Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, is set to spotlight strategies for building AI-ready data centres as it participates at the upcoming IoT West Africa 2026.
The three-day event, scheduled to hold from April 28 to 30 at the Landmark Centre, will bring together key players across Africa’s technology and infrastructure ecosystem to explore pathways for accelerating digital transformation.
Held alongside the Data Center & Cloud Expo Africa, the gathering is expected to convene stakeholders from across industries, including cloud providers, telecom operators, and enterprise IT leaders, at a time when demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and data-intensive applications is reshaping infrastructure requirements across the continent.
Vertiv’s participation comes as Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, driving increased need for resilient power and efficient cooling systems capable of supporting high-performance computing (HPC) environments. At its exhibition stand, the company will demonstrate a suite of solutions designed to address these emerging demands.
Among the offerings to be showcased is Vertiv 360AI, a portfolio of validated infrastructure designs tailored for AI and HPC workloads. The solution integrates end-to-end power and thermal management systems, reflecting a growing industry shift toward holistic infrastructure planning as data centres evolve beyond traditional enterprise workloads.
Also on display is the Vertiv SmartAisle system, a pre-engineered edge data centre solution that combines power, cooling, monitoring, and control technologies within a single integrated platform. The solution is designed to simplify deployment and improve efficiency, particularly in distributed and edge computing environments where scalability and speed are critical.
In line with the increasing convergence of physical and digital infrastructure management, Vertiv will also present its XR mobile application, which enables users to visualise and interact with data centre solutions within their own environments using photorealistic 3D models. The application provides access to a virtual showroom experience, allowing IT managers and partners to explore infrastructure configurations through immersive digital simulations.
As part of its engagement at the event, Vertiv executives will contribute to discussions on the future of Africa’s data centre landscape. Gary Chomse, the company’s regional director for Central and Southern Africa, will participate in a fireside chat examining the role of colocation services in advancing the continent’s digital transformation. The session is expected to address both the opportunities and constraints shaping the sector, including capacity gaps, energy challenges, and rising demand for cloud services.
Luther Ogbaji, Vertiv’s specialist in high-density and liquid cooling, will also deliver a technical presentation focused on next-generation cooling technologies suited to Nigeria’s high ambient temperature environment. His session will explore innovations such as immersion cooling and direct-to-chip cooling, which are increasingly being considered as viable solutions for managing heat in high-performance computing systems.
Industry analysts note that as AI adoption accelerates globally, data centres are under mounting pressure to deliver higher performance while maintaining energy efficiency. In regions such as Africa, where infrastructure constraints persist, the ability to deploy adaptable and climate-resilient solutions is becoming a key differentiator for operators.
The event is expected to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, as stakeholders seek to align infrastructure development with the continent’s fast-evolving digital ambitions.
