{"id":16451,"date":"2025-11-11T19:31:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T18:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/?p=16451"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:53:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T12:53:32","slug":"vertiv-ai-infrastructure-digital-realty-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/en\/vertiv-ai-infrastruktur-digital-realty-italien\/","title":{"rendered":"Vertiv AI Infrastructure for Digital Realty in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vertiv.com\/en-emea\/solutions\/ai-hub\/flexibility-at-gigawatt-scale--reference-architectures-for-the-nvidia-dsx-blueprint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vertiv AI Infrastructure<\/a><\/strong> for Digital Realty in Italy<\/em> marks an important step for the future of European <a href=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/category\/datacenter\/\">data center<\/a>. Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and business continuity solutions, has been selected to deliver next-generation AI-ready power and cooling systems to <strong>ROM1<\/strong>, Digital Realty&#039;s first <a href=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/category\/datacenter\/\">data center<\/a> in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new facility, with a planned capacity of over 3 megawatts, represents a key part of Digital Realty\u2019s expansion strategy in Southern Europe, while strengthening Vertiv\u2019s position as one of the most trusted providers of advanced data center technology in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Rome Campus\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lOcGn6DnnC4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A new digital hub in the heart of the Mediterranean<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ROM1 project is being established in Rome and will serve as a key facility for both Italian and international customers looking to benefit from high-performance computing (HPC) capacity and AI-driven applications. The strategic location makes Rome a central point for data flows between Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The facility will be carrier-neutral, enabling connectivity to multiple networks and cloud providers, giving businesses flexibility, scalability and high availability \u2013 critical factors as AI and machine learning grow in the data center sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital Realty plans to use ROM1 as a platform for regional expansion, with future connections to Barcelona and other cities around the Mediterranean. The first phase of the project is expected to be operational in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201dRome is becoming an important gateway for digital infrastructure between Europe and the Mediterranean,\u201d says <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alessandro-talotta-24b580a8\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alessandro Talotta<\/a><\/strong>, CEO of Digital Realty Italy. \u201dThe cutting-edge technologies selected for ROM1 will help establish it as a strategic AI hub and set new standards for <a title=\"AMD Launches 5th Generation EPYC Embedded Processors \u2013 Increased Performance and Energy Efficiency\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1274\" href=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/amd-lanserar-femte-generationens-epyc-embedded-processorer-okad-prestanda-och-energieffektivitet\/\">energy efficiency<\/a> and performance.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vertiv technology paves the way for energy-efficient AI infrastructure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/intervju-med-giordano-albertazzi-vd-for-vertiv-framtidens-infrastruktur-och-ai-revolutionen\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8334\">Vertiv<\/a><\/strong> will deliver a combination of power and cooling systems specifically designed for high-density environments. The solutions are based on decades of experience from <a href=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/category\/datacenter\/\">data center<\/a> with demanding workloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/assets.bizclikmedia.net\/900\/7bcf3f48cec83c68ac923ea8f1b7bd2f:de6bd2fd4121c1d2fe7c073e16b3778b\/1629892158013.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-16455\" title=\"IT industry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file.jpg 900w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file-72x72.jpg 72w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file-144x144.jpg 144w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file-332x332.jpg 332w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file-664x664.jpg 664w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed-file-688x688.jpg 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alessandro Talotta, Managing Director, Italy of Digital Realty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free cooling systems take advantage of Rome&#039;s climatic conditions to reduce energy consumption, while advanced energy management systems monitor and optimize efficiency in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201dThe growing adoption of AI applications is driving the need for more sophisticated data center infrastructure,\u201d says <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kawinther\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karsten Winther<\/a><\/strong>, CEO of EMEA at Vertiv. \u201dOur solutions are built for planned scalability and help customers achieve their sustainability and efficiency goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ROM1&#039;s design includes AI-powered cooling algorithms that automatically adjust flows based on workload. The facility also features smart environmental controls that respond to real-time data and are integrated with alternative energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-karsten-winther-vertiv.webp\" alt=\"Vertiv \u2013 Vertiv AI Infrastructure for Digital Realty in Italy | IT Industry\" class=\"wp-image-16454\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" title=\"X Karsten Winther Vertiv | IT Industry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-karsten-winther-vertiv.webp 668w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-karsten-winther-vertiv-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-karsten-winther-vertiv-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-karsten-winther-vertiv-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-karsten-winther-vertiv-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-karsten-winther-vertiv-72x72.webp 72w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-karsten-winther-vertiv-144x144.webp 144w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-karsten-winther-vertiv-332x332.webp 332w, https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-karsten-winther-vertiv-664x664.webp 664w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Karsten Winther, President for EMEA at Vertiv.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rome \u2013 the next European AI hub<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalrealty.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" data-schema-attribute=\"about\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Realty<\/a><\/strong> ROM1 represents not only an investment in infrastructure, but a step towards establishing Italy as a center for AI and digital innovation. The strategic location, combined with advanced technology, makes Rome a future hub for data flows between Northern Europe and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With previous establishments in Paris, Madrid and Amsterdam, ROM1 strengthens <a href=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/digitala-laromedel-for-alla-sigma-technology-hjalper-tiki-skapa-specialpedagogiska-spel\/\" title=\"Digital learning materials for all: Sigma Technology helps Tiki create special education games\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1276\">Digital<\/a> Realty&#039;s presence in Southern Europe and creates an ecosystem where customers can leverage cloud, AI and data-driven services with low latency and high security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Energy efficiency and <a href=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/category\/hallbarhet\/\">sustainability<\/a> in focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Vertiv and Digital Realty have a common focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/category\/hallbarhet\/\">sustainability<\/a>. ROM1 will be designed with energy-efficient solutions that minimize environmental impact without compromising operational reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itbranschen.com\/vertiv-utokar-integrerat-affarsservicecenter-i-pune-for-att-stodja-tekniska-framsteg-for-globala-datacenterkrav\/\" title=\"Vertiv expands integrated business services center in Pune to support technology advancements for global data center requirements\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1273\">Vertiv AI infrastructure supports<\/a> the green transition by integrating waste heat recovery systems, dynamic power distribution units and AI-based monitoring tools. These innovations reduce both PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) and overall energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital Realty has set ambitious climate goals and <strong>The ROM1 project<\/strong> will serve as an example of how future data centers can be operated sustainably on a large scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Global expansion and collaboration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration between <strong>Vertiv and Digital Realty<\/strong> spanning multiple European markets. Both companies are working to create data centers that combine performance, scalability and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vertiv supplies similar systems to several Digital Realty facilities in <strong>Paris, Amsterdam and Madrid<\/strong>, where they successfully reduced energy consumption by up to 30 percent. This experience forms the basis for the new project in Italy, where both AI and energy efficiency are at the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about Digital Realty&#039;s ROM1 facility, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalrealty.com\/data-centers\/emea\/rome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Realty official website<\/a>.<br>Learn more about Vertiv&#039;s AI-ready solutions at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vertiv.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vertiv.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Digital Realty<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital Realty brings businesses and data together by delivering data center, colocation and interconnection solutions through its global platform <em>PlatformDIGITAL\u00ae<\/em>. The company has over 300 facilities in more than 25 countries and offers access to the data communities that drive cloud, AI and digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Vertiv<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) combines hardware, software, analytics and services to ensure customers&#039; mission-critical applications run continuously and sustainably. 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