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Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Gradiant Leads Sustainable Water Solutions for the Data Centers Powering AI
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2025-- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater solutions, has been awarded two new contracts by leading technology companies to design and deploy sustainable water solutions at new data centers in the United States and Indo-Pacific. These facilities—critical to powering AI and cloud infrastructure—are increasingly located in some of the most water-stressed regions in the world. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Gradiant is deploying sustainable water solutions for new AI-powered data centers in the U.S. and Indo-Pacific. Gradiant's solutions will enable these developments to meet aggressive sustainability goals while minimizing their impact on local water resources and communities. The projects underscore Gradiant's growing role as the go-to water partner for the world's most important AI infrastructure owners and operators. As the world accelerates toward an AI-first future, data centers—the invisible engines powering cloud computing, AI, and global connectivity—are emerging as both drivers of innovation and major consumers of water. An average 100-megawatt data center in the U.S. uses as much water each day as 6,500 households. Globally, data center water use is projected to more than double by 2030, reaching 1,200 billion liters annually. Many of these new sites are being built in water-scarce regions such as the U.S. Southwest, the Middle East, and Australia—driven by proximity to energy, land, and local incentives. With growing regulatory pressure and environmental scrutiny, water strategy has become mission-critical. 'In today's climate reality, building a data center without a water strategy is not an option,' said Anurag Bajpayee, CEO of Gradiant. 'These facilities are as thirsty as they are power hungry. Our clients are asking how to eliminate wastewater, how to operate in drought-prone regions without harming local communities, and how to do it all while scaling AI infrastructure at lightning speed.' Gradiant is uniquely positioned to help data center owners and operators meet this moment. With a full-stack technology portfolio and deep expertise in complex industrial water, the company delivers complete site-wide peace of mind. Gradiant's solutions include: 'Only Gradiant can deliver complete site-wide peace of mind—a fully integrated and holistic solution that unites process technology, AI, and chemicals through a single trusted partner,' said Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant. 'Our customers no longer need to coordinate across multiple parties. With Gradiant, they gain a single, trusted partner optimizing every drop of water across their operations. This is water innovation without compromise.' Gradiant's technologies are helping data centers operate in the harshest conditions—without compromising sustainability or performance. As the digital economy accelerates, Gradiant is enabling what's possible for water in tech infrastructure. About Gradiant Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,300 employees worldwide. Learn more at View source version on CONTACT: Corporate Contact Felix Wang Gradiant, Global Head of Brand [email protected] KEYWORD: AUSTRALIA NORTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE UNITED STATES MIDDLE EAST UNITED KINGDOM AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES OTHER ENERGY UTILITIES OTHER TECHNOLOGY NATURAL RESOURCES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENVIRONMENT ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY SOURCE: Gradiant Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/13/2025 09:50 AM/DISC: 05/13/2025 09:51 AM
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Gradiant Leads Sustainable Water Solutions for the Data Centers Powering AI
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater solutions, has been awarded two new contracts by leading technology companies to design and deploy sustainable water solutions at new data centers in the United States and Indo-Pacific. These facilities—critical to powering AI and cloud infrastructure—are increasingly located in some of the most water-stressed regions in the world. Gradiant's solutions will enable these developments to meet aggressive sustainability goals while minimizing their impact on local water resources and communities. The projects underscore Gradiant's growing role as the go-to water partner for the world's most important AI infrastructure owners and operators. As the world accelerates toward an AI-first future, data centers—the invisible engines powering cloud computing, AI, and global connectivity—are emerging as both drivers of innovation and major consumers of water. An average 100-megawatt data center in the U.S. uses as much water each day as 6,500 households. Globally, data center water use is projected to more than double by 2030, reaching 1,200 billion liters annually. Many of these new sites are being built in water-scarce regions such as the U.S. Southwest, the Middle East, and Australia—driven by proximity to energy, land, and local incentives. With growing regulatory pressure and environmental scrutiny, water strategy has become mission-critical. 'In today's climate reality, building a data center without a water strategy is not an option,' said Anurag Bajpayee, CEO of Gradiant. 'These facilities are as thirsty as they are power hungry. Our clients are asking how to eliminate wastewater, how to operate in drought-prone regions without harming local communities, and how to do it all while scaling AI infrastructure at lightning speed.' Gradiant is uniquely positioned to help data center owners and operators meet this moment. With a full-stack technology portfolio and deep expertise in complex industrial water, the company delivers complete site-wide peace of mind. Gradiant's solutions include: Water Recycling & Reuse: Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) technologies recover and reuse 99% of process water onsite—dramatically reducing the need for freshwater withdrawals and preserving local water supplies. AI Optimization (SmartOps AI): Uses real-time monitoring and AI-powered analytics to optimize water and wastewater operations, lower OPEX, and reduce unplanned downtime. CURE Chemicals: Expert formulations reduce the use of traditional treatment chemicals, lowering the overall environmental footprint while enhancing system performance and reliability. 'Only Gradiant can deliver complete site-wide peace of mind—a fully integrated and holistic solution that unites process technology, AI, and chemicals through a single trusted partner,' said Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant. 'Our customers no longer need to coordinate across multiple parties. With Gradiant, they gain a single, trusted partner optimizing every drop of water across their operations. This is water innovation without compromise.' Gradiant's technologies are helping data centers operate in the harshest conditions—without compromising sustainability or performance. As the digital economy accelerates, Gradiant is enabling what's possible for water in tech infrastructure. About Gradiant Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,300 employees worldwide. Learn more at
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gradiant Leads Sustainable Water Solutions for the Data Centers Powering AI
Chosen by Tech Giants as New Facilities are Increasingly Located in Water-Stressed Regions BOSTON, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater solutions, has been awarded two new contracts by leading technology companies to design and deploy sustainable water solutions at new data centers in the United States and Indo-Pacific. These facilities—critical to powering AI and cloud infrastructure—are increasingly located in some of the most water-stressed regions in the world. Gradiant's solutions will enable these developments to meet aggressive sustainability goals while minimizing their impact on local water resources and communities. The projects underscore Gradiant's growing role as the go-to water partner for the world's most important AI infrastructure owners and operators. As the world accelerates toward an AI-first future, data centers—the invisible engines powering cloud computing, AI, and global connectivity—are emerging as both drivers of innovation and major consumers of water. An average 100-megawatt data center in the U.S. uses as much water each day as 6,500 households. Globally, data center water use is projected to more than double by 2030, reaching 1,200 billion liters annually. Many of these new sites are being built in water-scarce regions such as the U.S. Southwest, the Middle East, and Australia—driven by proximity to energy, land, and local incentives. With growing regulatory pressure and environmental scrutiny, water strategy has become mission-critical. "In today's climate reality, building a data center without a water strategy is not an option," said Anurag Bajpayee, CEO of Gradiant. "These facilities are as thirsty as they are power hungry. Our clients are asking how to eliminate wastewater, how to operate in drought-prone regions without harming local communities, and how to do it all while scaling AI infrastructure at lightning speed." Gradiant is uniquely positioned to help data center owners and operators meet this moment. With a full-stack technology portfolio and deep expertise in complex industrial water, the company delivers complete site-wide peace of mind. Gradiant's solutions include: Water Recycling & Reuse: Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) technologies recover and reuse 99% of process water onsite—dramatically reducing the need for freshwater withdrawals and preserving local water supplies. AI Optimization (SmartOps AI): Uses real-time monitoring and AI-powered analytics to optimize water and wastewater operations, lower OPEX, and reduce unplanned downtime. CURE Chemicals: Expert formulations reduce the use of traditional treatment chemicals, lowering the overall environmental footprint while enhancing system performance and reliability. "Only Gradiant can deliver complete site-wide peace of mind—a fully integrated and holistic solution that unites process technology, AI, and chemicals through a single trusted partner," said Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant. "Our customers no longer need to coordinate across multiple parties. With Gradiant, they gain a single, trusted partner optimizing every drop of water across their operations. This is water innovation without compromise." Gradiant's technologies are helping data centers operate in the harshest conditions—without compromising sustainability or performance. As the digital economy accelerates, Gradiant is enabling what's possible for water in tech infrastructure. About Gradiant Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,300 employees worldwide. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Corporate Contact Felix WangGradiant, Global Head of Brandfwang@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
What the billion-dollar Boston-based technology company said about its Indian-American CEO caught in prostitution scandal
Anurag Bajpayee Anurag Bajpayee , CEO and co-founder of Gradiant Technology , a billion-dollar water technology company, has been arrested in a high-profile US investigation involving high-end brothels allegedly linked to sex trafficking. The case has shocked both the tech industry and academic circles, given Bajpayee's credentials as an MIT-trained engineer and entrepreneur. The Indian-American technologist, engineer, and entrepreneur co-founded Gradiant in 2013, a global water technology company now valued at over $1 billion. What Gradiant Technology said on CEO Anurag Bajpayee's arrest The company has defended Anurag Bajpayee, while reiterating a muddled promise of excellence in public remarks amid controversy. Gradiant has asserted that it is placing trust in the judicial process — and its own company. 'We believe in the justice system and are confident that this will resolve favorably in due course,' said Gradiant representative Felix Wang in a statement to Wall Street Journal. 'Unrelated to this, Gradiant will continue to pursue excellence in technological innovation and to strive towards our mission to ensure clean water for all society.' Dozens of men, Bajpayee included, were named in court documents last month, accusing them all of paying hundreds of dollars per hour for sex and a 'girlfriend experience' with predominantly Asian women being exploited through sex trafficking, the Wall Street Journal reported. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Highest Earning College Majors—2025 Edition Best Paying Degrees | Search Ads Learn More Undo What are charge charges against Anurag Bajpayee According to U.S. federal prosecutors, the women involved were mostly Asian, and some may have been victims of trafficking and coercion. Clients paid between $250 and $600 per hour for what was described as 'escort-level girlfriend experiences.' Investigators allege that Bajpayee visited these establishments multiple times and was recorded communicating with the operators. The charges against him are misdemeanors, but the wider investigation remains ongoing. Federal officials are examining the potential for related charges, including links to trafficking or racketeering. Anurag Bajpayee is a celebrated tech leader Bajpayee previously stood as a celebrated leader in water treatment technology and was even credited in Scientific American's annual Top 10 World-Changing Ideas list. Born in India, Bajpayee studied at La Martiniere College in Lucknow, a prestigious private school. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006, followed by a Master's (2008) and Ph.D. (2012) in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Gradiant began as an MIT lab project and quickly evolved into one of the most promising clean-tech startups of the 2010s. Under Bajpayee's leadership, the company expanded globally, offering solutions in wastewater treatment, desalination, water recycling, and industrial water reuse. Its clients include major players in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, energy, and food sectors. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
