Vertiv, Edge-Serve, Integrated Roots Company Ltd. (IRCL), and Saudi Electricity Project Development Company (PDC) have signed a framework agreement to develop converged data center infrastructure across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The collaboration aims to address the growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud-scale computing in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Under the terms of the agreement, the four entities will combine their respective expertise in digital infrastructure, site development, construction, and energy. Specifically, the initiative builds upon a previous bilateral collaboration established between Vertiv and Edge-Serve over the past year. This expanded multi-party program seeks to establish a scalable platform for advanced digital systems.
Scaling Data Center Infrastructure in the GCC
The agreement outlines specific roles for each participating company to deploy high-density data center infrastructure that supports modern workloads. Vertiv will provide its portfolio of power and thermal management systems, controls, and global manufacturing capabilities. These technologies are intended to simplify deployment and reduce on-site complexity during construction.
Meanwhile, Edge-Serve will manage site validation and develop power-enabled, construction-ready hyperscale campuses. IRCL, a Saudi-based contractor with over two decades of regional experience, will serve as the primary contractor for construction delivery. PDC, a subsidiary of Saudi Energy, will provide the necessary electrical utility expertise to power the sites.
Addressing High-Density Computing Demands
As computing requirements increase, traditional infrastructure delivery models face capacity constraints. Consequently, the partners plan to use repeatable deployment models to accelerate the rollout of critical data center infrastructure in high-growth markets. This systematic approach is designed to maintain consistent performance and lifecycle reliability across all developed sites.
“AI-ready data center capacity increasingly depends on how effectively power, cooling, controls and deployment execution are engineered together. This collaboration reflects a practical, systems-level approach to supporting high-growth markets with critical digital infrastructure designed for speed, scalability and operational confidence.”
Tassos Peppas, Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Central Asia at Vertiv
Regional Digital Hub Expansion
The framework agreement aligns with regional efforts to expand digital capabilities in the Middle East. By establishing standardized deployment frameworks, the companies aim to support the growth of local cloud services. Furthermore, the integration of localized construction and utility expertise is expected to reduce project timelines in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Future Outlook for Regional Infrastructure
Looking ahead, the collaboration plans to expand its deployment models to select additional markets within the region. The parties will focus on validating new sites and securing power allocations to meet the needs of hyperscale tenants. This long-term strategy supports the broader digital transformation goals of the GCC countries.
