Vertiv Acquires Waylay to Enhance AI-Driven Monitoring and Control Technologies

Vertiv Holdings Co has acquired Waylay NV, a Belgium-based leader in hyperautomation and generative AI software platforms. The acquisition will strengthen Vertiv's portfolio of digital infrastructure solutions and enable customers to increase uptime, optimize energy usage, and enhance operational intelligence. The deal will enhance Vertiv's ability to provide real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and dynamic optimization of power and thermal performance.

Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT), a leading global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced the acquisition of Waylay NV, a Belgium-based leader in hyperautomation and generative AI software platforms. The acquisition aims to enhance Vertiv's portfolio of digital infrastructure solutions, particularly in the areas of real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and dynamic optimization of power and thermal performance.

Waylay, founded in 2014, specializes in AI-driven hyperautomation software platforms. These platforms enable workflow-based automation, system integration, and orchestration across various connected assets, enterprise applications, and cloud services. The software's capabilities include data analytics and orchestration scenarios that operate with unprecedented speed, significantly reducing the cost of integration and product deployment. By analyzing real-time machine data, Waylay's software can identify operational trends and propose predictive actions to minimize downtime and improve system performance [1].

The acquisition aligns with Vertiv's strategic focus on AI-driven monitoring and control technologies for its power and cooling systems. As AI workloads continue to drive strong growth in data center demand, the need for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure becomes increasingly critical. Vertiv expects this acquisition to strengthen its ability to deliver advanced capabilities at scale, helping customers meet the evolving demands of critical digital operations.

"With the addition of Waylay's technology and software-focused team, Vertiv will accelerate its vision of intelligent infrastructure — data-driven, proactive, and optimized for the world's most demanding environments," said Vertiv's CEO, Giordano Albertazzi. "We are excited about the operational efficiencies and the resilience that Vertiv's further augmented predictive capabilities can provide for our customers."

Vertiv's comprehensive portfolio includes integrated racks, power distribution units, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), thermal management systems, and digitized monitoring and lifecycle services. The company serves more than 130 countries and is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA.

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vertiv-acquires-generative-ai-software-leader-waylay-nv-to-enhance-critical-digital-infrastructure-operational-intelligence-optimization-and-services-302538785.html