Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, concluded its annual Vertiv Masterclass series in Manila on October 2, bringing together over 100 data center engineers, builders, and consultants for a full day of immersive learning and knowledge exchange.
Part of Vertiv’s Asia-wide roadshow, the event explored emerging trends and innovations shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
This year’s spotlight was on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on data centers and critical infrastructure, particularly in power management and cooling systems that support high-density and high-performance computing. The program opened with welcome remarks from Chris Mandahl, senior director for customer experience at Vertiv Asia, who also delivered the first keynote, “Data Center as a Unit of Compute – A Vision for 2030 and Beyond.” Mandahl highlighted the growing importance of AI in critical infrastructure and how Vertiv is well-positioned to support its customers with a complete portfolio of end-to-end solutions.
Optimizing efficiency and resilience
Anna Chua, sales manager for Vertiv Philippines, delivered a presentation on “Data Center Excellence through Convergence of Power, Cooling, and Intelligence,” emphasizing the integration of advanced critical infrastructure systems to optimize efficiency, resilience, and intelligence while supporting AI deployment across key industries.
AI reshaping data center design
A highlight of the event was the panel discussion featuring Pierre San Diego, head of design and construction at ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Philippines; Orvin Reyes, head of data center business development, innovations, and product development at VITRO Inc.; and Mandahl. Moderated by Katrina Tirante-Uy, marketing director at Vertiv Asia, the panel explored how the rise of AI is transforming the traditional approach to data center design and deployment.
Panelists stressed the need to move beyond product-centric solutions, where power, cooling, and IT systems are treated as standalone components, toward system-centric, platform-driven architectures. This shift, they noted, is critical for meeting the massive computing demands and energy requirements of AI workloads.
Practical learning for a digital future
The afternoon sessions featured technical deep dives on power train design, UPS strategies, and thermal systems, giving participants hands-on insights into the latest technologies and best practices.
“Vertiv Masterclass is more than just a technical program. It is a platform for collaboration. With the Philippines experiencing rapid digital growth and with AI workloads reshaping infrastructure demands, it is vital that we provide consulting engineers and industry leaders with actionable insights, best practices, and future-ready solutions to support this transformation,” said Mandahl.
With a strong turnout, Vertiv Masterclass underscored the value of collaborative learning and practical strategies in the local data center ecosystem. It follows successful Masterclass events across the region, including Singapore and Malaysia, and reaffirms Vertiv’s commitment to equipping Asia’s digital infrastructure community with the tools and expertise needed for the next era of innovation.
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