Data Centre Magazine May 2026, Issue 45 | Page 119

ENERGY & POWER
Vertiv: Predictive maintenance unlocked Vertiv’ s Next Predict service shows how real-time monitoring is converging with predictive maintenance. The company’ s AI-powered managed service analyses asset behaviour before risks materialise, moving data centre maintenance away from traditional time-based or reactive models. For operators, that matters because energy performance and equipment condition are tightly linked in facilities where power and cooling systems must work continuously.
Vertiv says the service uses AI-based anomaly detection to analyse operating conditions and identify deviations early, then applies predictive algorithms to assess operational impact and prioritise response. It also says the approach delivers predictive intelligence across power, cooling and IT systems, which is important in AI-heavy environments where the load profile can shift quickly and create new stress points.
Ryan Jarvis, Vice President and Head of Global Services at Vertiv, says:“ Data centre operators need innovative technologies to stay ahead of potential risks, as compute intensity rises and infrastructures evolve. Vertiv Next Predict helps data centres unlock uptime, shifting maintenance from traditional calendar-based routines to a proactive, data-driven strategy.
“ We move from assumptions to informed decisions, by continuously monitoring equipment condition and enabling risk mitigation before potential impacts to operations.”
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