Artificial intelligence (AI)is no longer a topic reserved for technology conferences and trade press speculation.

As digital infrastructure becomes more powerful, more compact and more essential to everyday business operations, data center cooling has become one of the most important disciplines in facility engineering.

The new reference kits simplify engineering, help reduce redesign risk, and help accelerate deployment for high-density AI factories and data center projects.

While data center fires remain relatively rare, fire-related outages can be costly. According to the 2025 Uptime Institute Report, 54% of respondents noted their most recent significant data center outage cost more than $100,000.

Johnson Controls unveils a new guide that helps data centers harness waste heat for cooling, reducing energy demand and maximizing AI computing capacity.

Tune in as PHC News Editor Steve Smith and Joe Choflet, vice president of sales and marketing at NIBCO, discuss why liquid cooling is quickly becoming the standard for modern data centers.

The new white paper offers guidelines that close the gap between design, commissioning, and long-term performance in next-generation data centers.

July marks the beginning of the third quarter and the midpoint of 2026, with global markets continuing to navigate geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the unresolved conflict between Iran, the United States and their regional allies.

The Primer provides both technical background and practical guidance to support early, informed involvement by local water providers.

The state-of-the-art facility will provide hands-on learning with live commercial equipment, helping develop the next generation of technical, engineering, sales and service talent.