Vertiv Holdings, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced the acquisition of Waylay NV, a Belgium-based pioneer in hyperautomation and generative AI software platforms. The deal marks a strategic expansion of Vertiv’s investment in AI-powered monitoring and control technologies for its power and cooling systems, aimed at enhancing uptime, energy efficiency, and operational intelligence across data centers worldwide.
As generative AI continues to fuel exponential growth in data center demand, the need for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure has become paramount. Vertiv’s integration of Waylay’s advanced software will enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and dynamic optimization of power and thermal performance—key capabilities for supporting high-density, high-performance computing environments.
Founded in 2014, Waylay has developed a workflow-based automation and orchestration platform that seamlessly integrates connected assets, enterprise applications, and cloud services. Its AI-driven engine delivers:
- Real-time data analytics
- Predictive operational insights
- Rapid orchestration scenarios that reduce integration costs and accelerate deployment timelines
These capabilities allow infrastructure operators to identify trends, automate responses, and minimize downtime, improving overall system performance and resilience.
By combining Waylay’s hyperautomation technology with Vertiv’s portfolio of power and cooling solutions, the company aims to deliver scalable, AI-enhanced infrastructure services that meet the evolving needs of digital operations. This includes support for automated control systems, energy optimization, and intelligent fault detection across mission-critical environments.
KEY QUOTES:
“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. We are excited about the operational efficiencies and the resilience that Vertiv’s further augmented predictive capabilities can provide for our customers.”
Vertiv’s CEO, Giordano Albertazzi
