JOHNSON CONTROLS
Building the future of hyperscale growth Data centre operators face multiple constraints as they scale operations, including power availability, the thermal race to the chip, water usage and skills gaps.
As data centres get closer to driving more heat away from the chip, they are now leveraging liquid cooling – but Davin explains that, in order for the hyperscalers to achieve greater rack density, the data centres are likely to need other methods or refrigerants to make this possible.
“ As we continue to innovate, Johnson Controls is able to bring a lot of value in understanding how to approach the problem of pulling as much heat away from the chip and then driving that solution forward,” Davin says.“ Customers want a solution that’ s reliable and tested by a company like Johnson Controls so they can scale across their facility.”
Todd adds:“ Partners like Johnson Controls are able to come in and help
-28 ° C TO 59 ° C
The company’ s YVAA chiller platform exemplifies this innovation approach. The product operates across all global climates without modification from-28 ° C to 59 ° C, whereas traditional air-cooled chillers require additional equipment for extreme temperatures. customers overcome some of those challenges. We want to be thermal experts to allow our customers to utilise their resources more to power up the chips that they get their revenue from.”
The company’ s innovation strategy focuses on working directly with the customer to reduce power consumption across its cooling systems. As more efficient thermal management frees electricity for revenue-generating computing equipment, every watt saved on cooling increases available computing capacity.
“ It is essential to have a deep knowledge of the client’ s facilities, procedures and internal protocols,” Jesús explains.“ To achieve this, we work directly and daily with them, continuously optimising the action protocols.
“ In this way, in the event of any contingency, a faster solution will be achieved without affecting the service.”
Building tomorrow’ s infrastructure today As the data centre industry continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace – bringing infrastructure closer to end users – global sustainability requirements are becoming increasingly stringent.
Positioning itself as a comprehensive partner in this transformation, Johnson Controls says it supports both the rapid growth of AI and the imperative for environmental responsibility. With its deep expertise spanning thermal management, fire suppression, security systems and intelligent building automation, the company delivers
52 July 2025