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A new market analysis reports Colombia's data centre IT capacity is expected to exceed 200 MW by 2031, representing nearly four times current installed capacity. The study covers 25 operational facilities and 10 upcoming projects across Barranquilla, Bogotá, Cali and Medellín. Bogotá dominates the market, accounting for over 98% of the country's total data centre capacity. Leading operators include ODATA, Equinix, Cirion Technologies and KIO Networks. Most existing facilities are designed to Tier III standards. The database provides facility-level intelligence including white-floor space, IT load capacity, and retail and wholesale colocation pricing. It is designed to support investment planning, competitive benchmarking and business development for data centre operators, construction contractors, infrastructure providers and investors tracking Colombia's digital infrastructure market through 2031.

Phaidra and Aligned Data Centers partner to Empower operations teams and Strengthen Data Center Reliability with AI. 29 September 2026 Aligned Data Centers Deploys Phaidra Prism, Leveraging the NVIDIA DSX AI Factory Platform to Deliver AI-driven Insights that Empower Operators and Strengthen Data Center Reliability SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2026 - Phaidra, the leading provider of AI agents for data center operations, today announced a partnership with Aligned Data Centers ("Aligned"), a leading developer and operator of ultra-efficient data centers for the world's most demanding workloads, to deploy its Prism platform across Aligned's data center portfolio. Prism equips Aligned's operations teams with facility-specific intelligence that accelerates response time, strengthens data center reliability, and supports the growing operational demands of next-generation digital infrastructure. "As digital infrastructure becomes increasingly sophisticated and dynamic, our operational approach must also evolve. Aligned has built industry-leading infrastructure that can adapt to the demands of high-density computing, and together we're bringing that same adaptability to data center operations - helping teams run facilities with greater speed, efficiency, and reliability," said Jim Gao, CEO and Co-founder at Phaidra. Phaidra Prism is a read-only intelligence layer that is purpose-built for data center operations. The platform continuously analyzes telemetry from building management systems (BMS), electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), and other infrastructure systems alongside operational documentation to identify early-stage irregularities, accelerate root cause analysis, and deliver contextual guidance through a natural language interface. "Data center environments are more dynamic and advanced than ever before. To meet this moment, we owe it to our operators to put the best tools in their hands," says Michael Welch, CTO of Aligned Data Centers. "Assistive intelligence systems like Phaidra Prism don't replace our teams' expertise - they amplify it, surfacing critical context in real time so our operators can act with greater speed and precision. Beyond daily operations, this technology adds tremendous value by streamlining new capacity commissioning and elevating quality assurance across our portfolio. Ultimately, this partnership is an investment in our people as much as our infrastructure." As digital infrastructure continues to scale, data center operators are supporting increasingly dense and dynamic workloads that create more complex interactions across compute, power, cooling, and networking systems. Traditional monitoring tools were designed to surface raw data, not provide context. To navigate these advanced environments and maintain reliable performance, operators must quickly prioritize operational needs and access the key insights required for rapid decision-making. Phaidra has integrated NVIDIA DSX Exchange, part of NVIDIA DSX OS, into Phaidra Prism. Prism uses DSX Exchange as a common data layer to bring together information across mechanical, electrical, power, cooling, and IT systems, providing operators with a unified view of data center infrastructure through a conversational interface. The partnership reflects Aligned's continued investment in technologies that enhance operational excellence across its data center portfolio. Together, Phaidra and Aligned are advancing a new approach to AI-assisted operations, combining real-time intelligence with human expertise to help teams manage increasingly dynamic infrastructure with greater speed, confidence, and reliability. About Phaidra Phaidra is a leading provider of AI agents for AI factories, maximizing the performance, reliability, and efficiency of critical infrastructure at gigawatt scale. Its AI agents span operational intelligence and autonomous optimization, enabling operators to better understand infrastructure behavior and accelerate root cause analysis. By unifying data across power, cooling, and AI infrastructure, Phaidra helps maximize available compute capacity while enabling faster incident response and more confident operations. Phaidra is helping define the next generation of AI-native infrastructure operations. Learn more at www.phaidra.ai About Aligned Data Centers Aligned Data Centers delivers sustainable, ultra-efficient, and adaptive infrastructure for the world's most demanding technology workloads. Fueled by over 50 patents for award-winning, water-saving cooling technology and a commitment to responsible development, its facilities underpin the digital applications society relies on every day. Aligned is committed to the communities Phaidra serve, transforming industrial sites into technology hubs, generating local jobs and fostering widespread skilled workforce development. For more information, visit www.aligneddc.com.

ODATA deploys DeltaFlow liquid cooling in Mexico. By Diego Valverde | Journalist & Industry Analyst - Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:00 DIA assistant ODATA is deploying Aligned Data Centers' DeltaFlow(TM) liquid cooling technology at its SP04 campus in Brazil and QR03 in Mexico, backed by a US$630 million first-phase investment to support high-density computing workloads across Latin America. As artificial intelligence and advanced computing workloads increase pressure on data center infrastructure, operators across Latin America face a growing challenge: supporting higher computing densities while maintaining thermal efficiency and managing resource consumption. ODATA, a digital infrastructure provider, in collaboration wiith Aligned Data Centers, is addressing this challenge through the deployment of DeltaFlow(TM), Aligned's proprietary liquid cooling technology, at two of its major campuses in Brazil and Mexico. The company announced that installation and testing for the first phase are underway at the SP04 campus in Brazil and QR03 in Mexico, supported by a combined investment of US$630 million. The deployment expands ODATA's cooling capabilities as demand for infrastructure supporting advanced computing applications continues to evolve. Liquid Cooling Addresses Rising Data Center Density The growth of AI and other high-performance computing workloads is increasing thermal densities within data centers, placing additional demands on conventional cooling systems. DeltaFlow(TM) was developed by Aligned in collaboration with Munters, a global provider of data center cooling solutions, to address the thermal requirements of higher-density environments. The technology operates as a secondary fluid circuit within the data hall, continuously recirculating its coolant through a closed-loop system. This approach enables thermal management for high-density computing while supporting ODATA's water conservation objectives. The company says its cooling installations are designed to operate without consuming water during cooling operations. The systems use pure, deionized water in a closed circuit, allowing the fluid to circulate continuously rather than requiring ongoing water consumption for cooling. For data center operators, this architecture connects cooling efficiency with infrastructure scalability, particularly as computing requirements increase across AI and other advanced applications. ODATA's deployment also introduces hybrid cooling capabilities. DeltaFlow(TM) is designed to integrate with Aligned's Delta Cube (Delta[3]) air-cooling system, allowing data centers to combine liquid and air cooling within the same data hall. This flexibility enables operators to accommodate different thermal requirements within a single facility, supporting infrastructure configurations that include both conventional and high-density computing environments. ODATA Extends Cooling Strategy in Brazil and Mexico The implementation builds on ODATA's earlier introduction of Aligned's Delta Cube cooling system in Latin America in October 2024. The company is now expanding its cooling portfolio through DeltaFlow(TM), positioning liquid cooling as a component of its infrastructure strategy for next-generation workloads. Ricardo Alário, CEO of ODATA, says the deployment reflects the company's approach to responding to changing infrastructure requirements across the region. "As the global demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, the data center industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Bringing DeltaFlow(TM) technology to Latin America reflects our commitment to anticipating the constantly evolving needs of the market," says Alário. He adds that ODATA aims to establish DeltaFlow(TM) as a reference in liquid cooling while expanding the company's contribution to the region's capacity to support next-generation applications. The investment in Brazil and Mexico therefore extends beyond the introduction of a new cooling technology. It also reflects the growing importance of thermal management as an infrastructure consideration for data center development. Local Manufacturing Supports Regional Expansion DeltaFlow(TM) is already being manufactured at Munters' facility in Araucária, Paraná, Brazil. The production center complements existing manufacturing operations in the United States and supports ODATA's installations in Brazil and Mexico. The manufacturing footprint is also intended to support future projects in Chile and Colombia, providing a regional supply chain for the company's planned infrastructure expansion. Local production in Brazil is expected to support manufacturing employment and improve supply chain logistics, potentially enabling faster deployment of cooling systems across ODATA's regional operations. Keith Dunnavant, Vice President of Offer Strategy and Portfolio Management at Munters, says the company is expanding DeltaFlow(TM) unit manufacturing to support ODATA's deployments in Brazil and Mexico. "Our global manufacturing presence allows us to support Aligned and ODATA with their next-generation cooling technologies as they continue expanding digital infrastructure capacity across Latin America and other regions," Dunnavant says. With liquid cooling now being deployed across two major ODATA campuses, the initiative places thermal infrastructure at the center of the company's strategy for supporting higher-density computing.