Vertiv Boosts Data Centre AI Optimisation with Waylay Deal

Vertiv has announced the acquisition of Belgium-based firm Waylay NV (Waylay), a specialist in hyper-automation and Gen AI software, in a move designed to enhance its digital infrastructure capabilities for data centres.

The deal speaks to Vertiv’s continued investment in AI-driven monitoring and optimisation technologies, with data centres around the world facing surging demands as AI workloads swell.

“With the addition of Waylay's technology and software-focused team, Vertiv will accelerate its vision of intelligent infrastructure – data-driven, proactive and optimised for the world's most demanding environments,” says Giordano Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv.

“We are excited about the operational efficiencies and the resilience that Vertiv's further augmented predictive capabilities can provide for our customers.”

Waylay’s AI-driven automation platform

Founded in 2014, Waylay has developed a hyper-automation platform that uses Gen AI to improve workflow automation, system integration and orchestration across connected assets and applications.

The platform enables rapid analysis of machine data, detection of operational patterns and predictive recommendations to minimise downtime.

This ability to streamline integration and deployment lowers costs and enhances overall efficiency – capabilities that are particularly critical for large-scale data centres handling AI workloads.

Waylay’s expertise in orchestrating data across enterprise systems also supports broader use cases, giving operators flexibility to optimise not just physical infrastructure but also IT workflows that directly impact service reliability.

Meeting the challenges of AI-era data centres

Data centres designed for AI applications have to contend with challenges that are far different to those that more traditional facilities are facing.

Training large-scale models and running high-density GPU clusters generates unprecedented heat and causes the demand for energy to surge, which in turn means that more intelligent cooling and power management systems have to be installed.

By embedding Waylay’s AI and automation tools into its existing infrastructure portfolio, Vertiv is aiming to provide operators with real-time visibility and predictive insights.

These services can help identify inefficiencies, manage thermal performance dynamically and ensure resilience against fluctuating AI-driven workloads.

This focus on operational intelligence comes at a critical time as operators worldwide look to balance scale with sustainability.

Expanding Vertiv’s integrated portfolio

Vertiv already provides end-to-end data centre infrastructure, including racks, power distribution units, uninterruptible power supplies, thermal management and lifecycle services. 

The addition of Waylay enhances these solutions with advanced monitoring, predictive maintenance and AI-driven orchestration.

Customers will benefit from a unified approach that combines physical infrastructure with intelligent software, improving deployment speed, scalability and resilience. 

With data centres under pressure to deliver both higher performance and lower carbon impact, the combined offering positions Vertiv to support operators adapting to the AI era.

Looking ahead

Vertiv's acquisition of Waylay is indicative of just how much AI is shaping data centre operations. 

As hyperscalers, enterprises and colocation providers expand capacity for AI-driven workloads, the need for smarter infrastructure management is even more essential.

By integrating Waylay’s platform, Vertiv aims to not only enhance operational reliability but also help customers optimise energy use and reduce costs — key priorities for the future of large-scale data centres.