Salute supports NVIDIA-Powered AI Infrastructure as customer deployments expand beyond 20 GW globally

In less than 12 months as a member of the NVIDIA Partner Network, Salute has secured customers to support more than 20 GW of AI infrastructure capacity globally.

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Salute, a member of the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN), has secured customers to support more than 20 GW of AI infrastructure capacity globally, following rapid growth in its work supporting the deployment and operation of high-density NVIDIA accelerated computing infrastructure for some of the world's leading AI providers.

Salute's NPN membership builds on more than a year of experience supporting NVIDIA accelerated computing infrastructure and deploying its Direct-to-Chip (DTC) Liquid Cooling Operations Service. Salute brought to market the first comprehensive operational framework for DTC liquid cooling, combining field-tested operating procedures, specialized training and commissioning expertise to support the safe and reliable operation of high-density, liquid-cooled AI environments at scale.

Operating DTC liquid-cooled AI infrastructure introduces new requirements across coolant chemistry, leak detection, safety, system monitoring and maintenance. Salute's DTC Liquid Cooling Operations Service addresses these requirements through field-tested procedures, specialized training and commissioning expertise designed for high-density AI environments.

"Over the past year, we have seen extraordinary demand from AI infrastructure providers looking for a proven way to safely operate high-density, liquid-cooled environments at scale," said Mike Jones, President, Global Operations at Salute. "Our Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling Operations Service brings together the operating procedures, specialized training, commissioning expertise and people required to manage these environments. Securing customers to support more than 20 GW demonstrates the scale at which this operational model is now being adopted."

"Enterprises deploying AI infrastructure at scale need operational models that optimize performance, reliability, efficiency and velocity from day one," said Andria Zou, senior director of global AI factory strategy and ecosystem at NVIDIA. "As a member of the NVIDIA Partner Network, Salute helps NVIDIA customers advance operational resiliency with services aligned with NVIDIA accelerated computing technologies."

"Salute's membership in the NVIDIA Partner Network builds on years of experience supporting NVIDIA-powered AI infrastructure," said Erich Sanchack, Chief Executive Officer at Salute. "AI data centers and AI factories require disciplined operating models, specialized talent, and proven reliability to scale. We provide the operational foundation that allows liquid-cooled AI environments to perform with confidence."

Salute's DTC Liquid Cooling Operations Service enables companies to accelerate and scale operations across AI factories and remote facilities supporting AI training and inference workloads through:

• Rapid deployment, at scale, of skilled AI factory personnel
• A customized operational model based on the design and demarcation points of each facility
• Field-tested AI facility EOPs, MOPs, and SOPs covering every aspect of DTC operations written by proven AI operators – including chemistry management, leak detection, safety protocols, systems oversight, and risk mitigation
• Commissioning support that ensures all as-built systems are optimized
• A continuously updated knowledge base and world-class training program

About Salute

Founded in 2013, Salute is a leading provider of integrated lifecycle services for data centers, operating in over 102 markets with 12 global offices and a workforce of more than 2800 employees. The company delivers comprehensive solutions for hyperscale, cloud, colocation, and edge facilities, with a strong focus on sustainability and talent development.

To learn more about Salute, visit www.salute.com. And to learn more about how Salute protects your AI investments with industry best practices for high density, liquid-based operations, visit our AI Hub here: https://salute.com/ai-hub/.

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