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INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Green Technology

Vertiv highlights the role of energy-efficient Infrastructure on emerging data centre technologies

Commitment to ESG goals underscored at Vertiv Asia Channel Summit .

Vertiv held the Asia Channel Summit 2023 to focus on energyefficient data centre infrastructure solutions that support customers ’ sustainability strategies .

Hosted in Bali with the theme Experience Vertiv : Technology Through Impact Solutions , the summit outlined Vertiv ’ s wide range of ESG data centre and IT solutions to more than 200 attendees from across Asia .
“ This year , we took the Asia Channel Summit as an opportunity to recognise and connect with all our partners in the region while helping them experience how Vertiv creates long-term , positive impact on businesses , society and the environment .
“ Our partners play a crucial role in expanding the reach of Vertiv solutions , which help companies achieve their sustainability goals regarding energy and water efficiency ,” said Daniel Sim , Senior Director for Channel Business at Vertiv Asia .
A highlight of the plenary session was a key partner presentation on how collaboration can drive leading-edge technologies and business growth to end customers .
Jacinta Quah , vice president , Infrastructure Solutions Group at Dell Technologies , shared with the delegates how Vertiv solutions contributed to the success of its data centre project for a licensed wealth management company .
“ The symbiotic partnership with Vertiv and the Dell relationship with the customer and partner was the key winning point ,” said Quah .
The delegates also had a tour at the Vertiv Experience Center situated in the event premises to discover more about the latest Vertiv offerings , including power management solutions , rack UPS , IT monitoring solutions , thermal management solutions , and integrated solutions like Vertiv SmartCabinet , Vertiv SmartRow 2 and Vertiv SmartAisle 3 . deployments for current and future facilities , Sim said in his partners ’ address .
“ AI and data are the future . The next wave of digital transformation is going to involve all of us . Vertiv will be and continue to be the key enablers of this transformation and we invite our partners to be part of this journey ,” he said .
Partners recognised the event as a ‘ great learning experience ’ given the market dynamics in the region .
During the gala dinner , thirty-six outstanding partners were recognised for their significant sales and business development achievements in 2022 .
Emerging technologies , such as artificial intelligence ( AI ), are expected to drive data centre growth and influence design
David Dempsey , Regional Sales Manager from Natural Power Solutions , said : “ We gained some valuable perspectives from fellow partners , distributors and Vertiv representatives across Asia , providing us with insights into the future of the industry . The buzz around AI and ESG discussions was inspiring , as we see these gamechangers shaping our industry ' s growth in the coming years .” p
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