Recently, Vertiv, a global powerhouse in liquid cooling solutions, has announced its acquisition of KES, a European firm. According to reports, KES is renowned for its expertise in fluid management, commissioning, and load testing services tailored for high-density liquid-cooled data centers, among other areas. As an international conglomerate that strategically entered the liquid cooling sector early on through a series of mergers and acquisitions, Vertiv has successfully acquired 10 companies with distinct business profiles over the past four years, substantially bolstering its technological prowess.

Industry experts have noted that with the burgeoning global AIDC (Artificial Intelligence and Data Center) landscape, Vertiv is transitioning from a pure product-centric competition to a more holistic approach encompassing comprehensive operation and maintenance services. This strategic pivot is expected to significantly elevate Vertiv's overall service capabilities and profitability. In contrast, acquisitions within the domestic liquid cooling sector remain predominantly hardware-focused, with the primary objective of swiftly integrating into the core international and domestic industrial supply chains.