One of the most impactful constraints to building new data centers is long lead times for power equipment. So how does the industry keep pace with AI demand? In a new feature in Facilities Dive, Chris Butler, President of Flex's Embedded and Critical Power business, makes the case for modularity. By building more components in controlled factory environments, a modular approach can trim project timelines by around 30% and reduce on-site testing and cabling time by up to 70%. It's an approach that's becoming, in Chris's words, "the de facto standard for large-scale data center installations." One that helps "future-proof" facilities as chip generations turn over every couple of years. 📖 Read the full feature in Facilities Dive: https://brnw.ch/21x3NJC #DataCenter #ModularDataCenter #AIInfrastructure #CriticalPower #Flex
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💧 Liquid cooling is moving into the mainstream. JETCOOL Technologies Inc. has launched a liquid-cooled Dell PowerEdge XE7745 platform, helping data centres support higher-density AI workloads while reducing deployment complexity and improving energy efficiency. Featuring insights from Bernie Malouin, Founder of JetCool and Vice President at Flex. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePmFg5Wf #DataCentres #LiquidCooling
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As AI data center deployments accelerate, so does the competition. In the second part of our three-part blog series on the hidden risks impacting the race to scale AI data centers, we’re talking about market chaos. With investments and fragmentation rising, how are you supposed to navigate all the noise? Read the blog to find out: https://brnw.ch/21x3G0B #AI #DataCenters #Collaboration #Flex
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📢 Exciting news: JetCool launches turnkey liquid-cooled Dell Technologies PowerEdge XE7745 server solution to accelerate enterprise AI adoption. The liquid-cooled Dell PowerEdge XE7745 is based on a proven platform recognized for high performance, density, and cost efficiency. Purpose-built for demanding AI, HPC, and GPU-accelerated workloads, it supports dual 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors and up to eight high-density NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell GPUs. “By delivering the Dell PowerEdge XE7745 as a fully integrated, liquid-cooled system backed by end-to-end services, we’re taking the risk out of high-density deployments. We're giving operators a reliable path to get peak performance out of their hardware while keeping their existing facility running predictably,” said Bernie Malouin, Founder of JetCool and Vice President at Flex. The solution combines a fully integrated, liquid-cooled system with commissioning, deployment, and ongoing maintenance services, along with unified warranty coverage across the server and cooling environment. Delivering 30% total server power savings compared to stock air-cooled versions, the solution slashes fan speed by 70%. Read the full announcement ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQc69Dvd Discover more about our Dell XE7745 solution ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJBt6TMT #PowerEdge #AI #LiquidCooling
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Our CEO Revathi Advaithi joined Liz Claman on The Claman Countdown on Fox Business Network the same week Flex entered the S&P 500. She discussed the planned spin-off of our Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment to create a new public company focused on powering AI scale infrastructure. The new company is being built to deliver end-to-end power, thermal, and infrastructure systems, positioning it at the forefront of a fundamental shift in how AI infrastructure is built and powered. ▶️ Watch the full segment: https://brnw.ch/21x3Eqi #AIInfrastructure #Manufacturing #SP500 #DataCenter #Flex
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More compute. Greater efficiency. Faster deployment. ⚡ Our 800 VDC power rack is designed to support next-generation AI data centers with scalable, high-density power infrastructure. 🔋 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x3yai #DataCenter #800VDC #AIInfrastructure #PowerInfrastructure #DataCenterInfrastructure #HighDensityComputing #DigitalInfrastructure #Flex
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In the AI era, water usage effectiveness must be a key consideration when designing data center cooling systems. 💧 Flex's Rick Payne shares insights on efficiency, scalability, and next-gen thermal management. Read it here: https://brnw.ch/21x3oSU #DataCenter #AIInfrastructure #LiquidCooling #ThermalManagement #DataCenterCooling #WaterEfficiency #Sustainability #Flex
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As AI adoption accelerates, one constraint is rising to the top for data center operators: power availability. ⚡ In a new byline for DatacenterDynamics, Flex's Chris Butler explores how the industry can overcome grid constraints and keep growth on track — through smarter infrastructure planning, distributed energy resources, and long-term power strategies. This is an issue that's bigger than any one company, and solving it takes utilities, developers, and technology providers working together to build the foundation for the next generation of AI infrastructure. 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gH6nKbvE #DataCenter #AIInfrastructure #PowerInfrastructure #AI
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The major obstacles to scaling AI data centers are clear, but are there any that you’ve overlooked? In this three-part blog series, we’re tackling the hidden risks jeopardizing rapid AI data center expansion. Up first are the ripple effects from the major changes in data center topologies as the industry shifts to AI-first data center. Learn what’s shifting across power, cooling, and deployment—and what it means for you. Read the blog: https://brnw.ch/21x3mB8 #AI #DataCenters #Power #LiquidCooling
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"A good factory will have 50 software systems. Most have 100 to 200 - and none of them talk to each other." Speaking at the Building America Summit hosted by The Washington Post Live, Revathi Advaithi discussed the forces reshaping manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial competitiveness. One area she's particularly excited about: creating a clean, agile data layer that helps manufacturers cut through complexity, connect fragmented systems, and make smarter decisions faster. As AI accelerates across industries, the opportunity isn't just automation, it's transforming how physical systems operate, scale, and create value. Watch the full feature here: https://brnw.ch/21x3iQP #Manufacturing #AIInfrastructure #AI #SupplyChain #Innovation #DataCenter #Flex
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