Compu Dynamics Modular to present at the American Data Centers Forum. April 9, 2026 CDM VP Ron Mann will discuss how modular data center designs are evolving to support power, cooling, and faster delivery of IT and AI. Compu Dynamics Modular (CDM), an innovator and provider of modular data center solutions for neocloud, edge, or hyperscale, today announced that Ron Mann, vice president, will speak at the American Data Centers Forum, taking place April 23-24, 2026, in Houston, Texas. His session, "The Evolution of Modular Data Centers: IT Applications for AI, Inference, and Beyond," will examine the benefits of modular IT solutions and how they address high-density power, liquid cooling, and scalability demands driven by AI workloads. The American Data Centers Forum is a premier executive-level conference series connecting data center developers, operators, investors, and technology providers to explore innovations, trends, and investment opportunities in the industry. His topic talks about how modular data centers are being engineered for AI and other high-density workloads, with a focus on power, cooling, and space planning strategies that support scalable next-generation infrastructure. WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. CT WHERE: Houston Marriott West Loop by The Galleria 1750 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027 About Compu Dynamics Modular (CDM) CDM is a modular data center infrastructure solutions company specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of prefabricated, turnkey data center modules. Built for AI, HPC, and next-generation enterprise workloads, CDM takes a vendor-neutral, application-driven approach by integrating power, cooling, and IT systems into modular solutions engineered for performance and scalability. Backed by decades of data center and IT deployment experience, CDM helps customers accelerate time to market while simplifying complex infrastructure challenges.

Compu Dynamics Modular strengthens its AI-ready data centre offer with a majority stake in R&D Specialties, expanding engineering and manufacturing reach

Compu Dynamics Modular buys stake in Odessa manufacturer amid Texas data center boom. By Mella McEwen, Oil Editor March 31, 2026 Compu Dynamics Modular, a provider of high-performance data center infrastructure solutions, had a front-row seat to the founding of the data center industry. Now it is taking a front-row seat to the growth of data centers in Texas. Watch More "Compu Dynamics had the luxury of being founded in "Data Center Alley," the world's largest data center market. Given this, we enjoyed a head start on the industry dating back to the very early days," Steve Altizer, Compu Dynamics and Compu Dynamics Modular CEO, told the Reporter-Telegram in an email. Article continues below this ad The Chantilly, Virginia-based company has just acquired a majority stake in R&D Specialties of Odessa, an ISO- and UL-certified manufacturer of control panels, modular electrical systems and data center modules. Energy - or the lack of it - provided the first crack in Northern Virginia's 20-year dominance in data centers, Altizer continued. "When developers realized that electricity was the industry's limited resource, Texas and other energy-rich locations began their rise to prominence," he wrote. He called Texas the land of opportunity for data center developers, citing its available land, energy resources, network connectivity and innovative companies. Article continues below this ad According to Altizer, Compu Dynamics was drawn to R&D because it has operated profitably for more than 40 years, has loyal customers and employs a talented team. R&D also brought proven manufacturing discipline, controls expertise and field-ready integration capabilities that are highly relevant in the modular data center market. "R&D's talented team, their enthusiasm about the future, and their home location in West Texas are all factors that position the company well for success," he wrote. "More importantly, this investment is about building on what made R&D valuable in the first place, not absorbing it into something else. As more customers shift toward factory-built modular infrastructure, R&D's existing expertise becomes even more important," Altizer added. The data center module fabrication and integration business is still young, but already massive, he noted. In just a few weeks, R&D has already seen a significant increase in backlog and a much stronger growth outlook for the year. Article continues below this ad "When we met Brad Howell (president of R&D Specialties), he and his team were ready to grow and were already looking for ways to expand," he wrote. Just days after the investment closed, Compu Dynamics began talking with R&D leadership about expanding their Odessa facilities. Within two months, they had broken ground on an additional fabrication building, leased a five-acre facility just north of their current location and began investing in new automation capabilities to substantially increase throughput. By the end of the year, R&D's capacity in Odessa is expected to grow by approximately 600% year over year, reflecting the scale of demand expected in the modular data center market. "Presently, R&D is operating on a single shift. As demand continues to grow, the company expects to expand its team, with additional shifts needed at times. The future will likely bring further expansion in Odessa and additional opportunities tied to advanced manufacturing," Altizer reported. Article continues below this ad Compu Dynamics already has employees in the five largest cities in Texas, with more coming. March 31, 2026 Oil Editor Mella McEwen is the oil editor for the Midland Reporter-Telegram.