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Channel Post MEA
21 hours ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Vertiv Acquires Custom Rack Solutions Manufacturer Great Lakes For $200m
Vertiv has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets family of companies (collectively 'Great Lakes') for $200 million. Great Lakes is recognized for designing and manufacturing innovative, highly customized data rack enclosures and other integrated infrastructure offerings that form the foundation of today's data centers. The acquisition is expected to enhance Vertiv's capacity to deliver pre-engineered, future AI-ready rack solutions optimized for enterprise, edge, colocation and hyperscale AI computing markets. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Edinboro, PA, U.S., Great Lakes operates manufacturing and assembly facilities in the U.S. and Europe. Its portfolio includes standard and custom racks, integrated cabinets, seismic cabinets, and enhanced cable management access options for both retrofit and greenfield applications. This addition strengthens Vertiv's end-to-end critical digital infrastructure offerings, enhancing Vertiv's ability to provide the industry's most complete set of products and services for critical digital infrastructure needs. Great Lakes is a leading rack manufacturer with an extensive portfolio of high-end rack solutions and innovation capabilities that are essential in an increasingly demanding high-density AI infrastructure environment,' said Gio Albertazzi, CEO at Vertiv. 'With the acquisition of Great Lakes, Vertiv strengthens its position as a premier technology solutions provider in the critical white space market. Our combined capabilities enable us to deliver comprehensive, engineered infrastructure solutions that go beyond basic integration, addressing the complex challenges of next-generation AI technology.' The integration of Great Lakes' expertise with Vertiv's existing portfolio is expected to deliver significant customer benefits through consolidated infrastructure sourcing, faster deployment through pre-engineered solutions, enhanced operational efficiency with factory integration of Vertiv™ power and cooling solutions, improved scalability for AI and edge computing applications, and comprehensive support through Vertiv's global service network. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, and is expected to close in the third quarter 2025.
Techday NZ
a day ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Vertiv acquires Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million
Vertiv has entered into an agreement to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets family of companies for USD $200 million. The deal aims to broaden Vertiv's capabilities in providing high-density integrated infrastructure solutions, particularly for data centre environments increasingly driven by artificial intelligence requirements. Strategic expansion The agreed purchase price equates to roughly 11.5 times the anticipated 2026 EBITDA after including cost synergies and cross-selling opportunities, according to the companies involved. Vertiv expects that integrating Great Lakes will improve its offering of pre-engineered, AI-ready rack solutions targeted at enterprise, edge, colocation, and hyperscale AI markets. Great Lakes, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, maintains manufacturing and assembly operations in both the United States and Europe. Its product portfolio encompasses both standard and customised racks, integrated cabinets, seismic cabinets, and advanced cable management access features suitable for retrofit or new build applications. The company has developed a reputation for focusing on highly tailored data rack enclosures and infrastructure products for data centres. According to Vertiv, the acquisition positions it to strengthen its ability to deliver an expanded set of products and services for digital infrastructure customers. Bringing Great Lakes into the Vertiv portfolio is also expected to enhance Vertiv's status in the critical white space market, which centres around supporting key information technology operations within data centres. "Great Lakes is a leading rack manufacturer with an extensive portfolio of high-end rack solutions and innovation capabilities that are essential in an increasingly demanding high-density AI infrastructure environment," said Gio Albertazzi, CEO at Vertiv. "With the acquisition of Great Lakes, Vertiv strengthens its position as a premier technology solutions provider in the critical white space market. Our combined capabilities enable us to deliver comprehensive, engineered infrastructure solutions that go beyond basic integration, addressing the complex challenges of next-generation AI technology." Customer and operational impact Vertiv has indicated that customers could see a number of advantages from the merger, including the ability to source infrastructure from a single provider, more rapid deployment via pre-engineered products, operational efficiencies by integrating Vertiv's proprietary power and cooling systems at the factory, and improved scaling for AI and edge computing use cases. The expanded service network is also intended to provide comprehensive support to customers globally. Great Lakes' structure will complement Vertiv's existing range, providing added options for both retrofitting current facilities and enabling new data centre builds. With the continued increase in demand for data management driven by digital transformation and AI, companies operating in the data centre sector are seeking to bolster the reliability and scalability of their infrastructure. Deal structure and approvals The transaction between Vertiv and Great Lakes is expected to finalise during the third quarter of 2025. The closing is subject to customary conditions, including the necessary regulatory approvals under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. The companies did not disclose any anticipated changes to workforce or management structure as a result of the acquisition, noting that integration planning would proceed following completion of regulatory review and transaction closing. Industry context With the acquisition, Vertiv is moving to close gaps in its digital infrastructure portfolio, especially as enterprise and technology service providers adapt to the growing demands of AI-driven computing. By combining Great Lakes' specialised rack and cabinet technologies with Vertiv's existing power and cooling capabilities, the combined entity anticipates providing tailored infrastructure solutions to meet emerging requirements across a diverse set of data centre environments.
CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Gorgeous weather expected across Maryland this week
The Baltimore region will enjoy a stretch of beautiful weather to start the week, with low humidity and abundant sunshine continuing through midweek before oppressive heat and storm chances return by the weekend. Clear skies Monday night will allow temperatures to dip into the 60s and low 70s. Tuesday promises another pleasant day, with highs climbing into the low to mid 80s and continued low humidity levels. The comfortable conditions will linger into Tuesday night, with overnight lows again falling into the 60s under clear skies. By Wednesday, temperatures will rise slightly into the mid to upper 80s, and humidity will begin to tick upward. Wednesday night will remain warm and more humid, with lows holding in the low 70s. The heat builds back in on Thursday as high temperatures approach 90 degrees. With rising humidity, heat index values could climb near 100 degrees. The region should stay dry through Thursday afternoon. Sweltering Heat and Storms Expected by Friday and the Weekend By Friday, a strengthening ridge of high pressure aloft will bring very hot conditions to the Mid-Atlantic. Highs will soar into the mid to upper 90s, and the heat index will likely surpass 100 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms may develop by Friday afternoon as the heat builds. The weather turns more unsettled over the weekend as the upper-level ridge shifts west, placing the region under an active northwest flow. This pattern will send disturbances from the Great Lakes toward the Mid-Atlantic, enhancing the threat for strong to severe thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Highs this weekend will remain in the low 90s with tropical humidity, pushing heat index values near or above 100. Overnight lows will struggle to fall below the 70s. Any storms that develop will be capable of producing significant rainfall totals over a short period of time, raising concerns for localized flooding. The active pattern is expected to continue into early next week.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
These Michigan places have Native American names. How they got them
This story has been updated with additional information. Across Michigan, you'll find places with names of Native American origin, reflecting the state's deep Indigenous heritage. Present-day Michigan is the ancestral homeland of Anishinaabe peoples, with the Indigenous presence pre-dating European settlements by more than 10,000 years. More than 240,000 Native Americans and Alaska Natives currently live in Michigan, according to a statement by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, placing it among 10 states with the highest Indigenous populations, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. "In the 1600s, the relationship the Anishinaabek had with their homelands drastically changed with the arrival of Europeans to the Great Lakes. Diseases, wars, and the efforts to remove the Anishinaabek from Michigan continued for centuries. Despite this, the Anishinaabek fought to remain," Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's website says. Michigan cities, villages, rivers and other locations often take their names from Native American origins. The name of the state itself is attributed to the Algonquin word "Mishigamaw," meaning 'big lake' or 'great water,' deriving its name from the lake of the same name. It's also said to be from "Michi" meaning "great" and "Gama" meaning 'water," the Bureau of Indian Affairs says. Here are a few Michigan places with Indigenous names. Who are Michigan's Native Americans? Among the state's important Native American roots are the Anishinaabe peoples of the Council of Three Fires historic alliance, the Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi nations, according to Waséyabek, a tribally-owned economic development entity of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. Indigenous communities in Michigan include the following 12 federally recognized tribes: Bay Mills Indian Community Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Hannahville Indian Community Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan (Gun Lake). Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Indians. Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. How did Saginaw get its name? The name of the mid-Michigan city, county, river and bay comes from the Ojibwe language, with various interpretations of its original meaning. The name is believed to come from the Ojibwe words sag and ong, for place of the outlet, the Library of Michigan says. Another possible origin could be the Ojibwe phrase for where the Sauk were, referring to an Indigenous people who lived in the area before the Ojibwe people, Pure Michigan says. Munising features Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Located at the Upper Peninsula's northern edge, this town borders Lake Superior and faces Grand Island from South Bay. Visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation at sites like Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island National Recreation Area and Hiawatha National Forest, including hiking trails, Munising Falls, lakefront sandy beaches, boat and kayak tours and historic lighthouses. The city and township get their name from the Ojibwe word Minissing, meaning Place of the Great Island, Munising Township's website says. Mackinac Island is popular tourist attraction Nestled in the Straits of Mackinac between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas is 2025's No. 1 summer travel destination, according to USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. In addition to its roughly 500 year-round residents, Mackinac Island draws in over 1 million visitors each year with activities ranging from grabbing a picture at stunning Arch Rock to tasting Mackinac fudge to bicycling around the island or touring historic Fort Mackinac. The name of the county, island, bridge and straits comes from the longer Anishinaabek word Mitchimakinak, meaning place of the great turtle, or big turtle, according to the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau and Pure Michigan. French settlers later changed the spelling to Michilimackinac, adapting it to the French language, and the British eventually shortened the name to Mackinac. Saugatuck is popular west Michigan town This city along the Lake Michigan coast in southwest Michigan is a top summer tourist destination, with attractions including a quaint downtown, lakefront sandy beaches and an array of art galleries and installations. The town's name comes from the Potawatomi word shaug-a-duck, meaning mouth of the river, the Hotel Saugatuck's website says. The Kalamazoo River flows into Lake Michigan from Saugatuck. Ontonagon offers Lake Superior beaches, Porcupine Mountains Located in the Upper Peninsula's far northwest, this area features a variety of hiking trails, lakefront sandy beaches, waterfalls, ski areas, a historic lighthouse, and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, also known as the Porkies. The county, village and river's name traces back to the Ojibwe language, with various interpretations. This includes the word Nondon-organ, meaning hunting river, according to Central Michigan University's Clarke Historical Library. Explore historic downtown in lakefront Manistee This area along the shores of Lake Michigan offers sandy lakefront beaches, the city of Manistee's historic downtown, Manistee National Forest, farms, trolley tours, skiing and snowmobiling, fisheries, boating, kayaking and canoeing and orchards. The city, lake, river and county's name derives from an Ojibwe word, possibly ministigweyaa, meaning river with islands at its mouth, or from an Ojibwe word meaning spirit of the woods, the city of Manistee's website says. Ocqueoc Falls are on the Ocqueoc River Ocqueoc Falls are on the Ocqueoc River in the northeastern Lower Peninsula. The area includes 6 miles of hiking, biking and cross-country skiing, and a state forest campground with a hardwood forest. The name of the waterfall, township and river is considered to be an English or French interpretation of the Ojibwe name for the river, meaning crooked river, Ocqueoc Township's website says. Ocqueoc also means sacred in Ainshinaabemowin, or the Ojibwe language, Discover Northeast Michigan says. Washtenaw home to bustling college town Southeast Michigan's Washtenaw County is known for the city of Ann Arbor, featuring the University of Michigan campus, museums, gardens and trails, Michigan Medicine, historic districts, theaters and a diverse array of dining options. The county also features parks with a chance to explore kayaking, hiking trails, canoeing, fishing and more in nature. The origin of Washtenaw has several interpretations. The Library of Michigan traces it to the Ojibwe word Washtenong, meaning Grand River, farther district or land beyond, according to Michigan State University. The county's website says the name could also be of Potawatomi or Algonquin origin, citing various sources. Muskegon features Lake Michigan state parks This west Michigan area along the Lake Michigan coastline boasts sandy lakefront beaches, an amusement park, trails, downtown Muskegon, state and county parks, historic lighthouses and more. The name of the city, lake, county and river comes from the Ottawa word Masquigon, meaning marshy river or swamp, according to Pure Michigan and Visit Muskegon. Keweenaw home to nation's best ski resorts At the northwestern tip of the Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Peninsula juts into Lake Superior, home to sandy beaches, some of the nation's best ski resorts, Michigan Technological University, local, state and national parks and a copper mining industry. The name's origin lies in an Ojibwe word meaning the crossing place, Visit Keweenaw's website says. Keweenaw can also be traced to the Ojibwe word Kee-wi-wai-non-ing, meaning portage or place where portage is made, according to Michigan State University. Osceola rich with outdoor recreation This area in the central western Lower Peninsula is primarily rural and includes 16 townships. Osceola County features parks with opportunities for activities like fishing, camping and swimming. The county is named after Osceola, a Seminole chief, the Library of Michigan says. Osceola, meaning black drink singer, refers to a liquid a Seminole warrior would drink during purification rites, the National Park Service's website says. Where can I find more information on Native American place names? Michigan State University offers a list of many place names associated with Native American origins. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: A look at the Indigenous heritage behind Michigan place names Solve the daily Crossword
Zawya
a day ago
- Health
- Zawya
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Statement on the Peace Agreement Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/M23
Africa CDC welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles on 19 July 2025 between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/M23. Africa CDC echoes the appreciation expressed by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and applaud the political courage of all parties for choosing dialogue over confrontation, declaring a ceasefire, and embracing a future built on stability. Africa CDC expresses profound gratitude to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the State of Qatar, as well as to President Donald Trump and the Government of the United States, for their unwavering support to the Doha and Washington processes. We equally commend the tireless leadership of H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Chairperson of the African Union and Champion for Peace and Reconciliation, and H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of Togo and AU-appointed Mediator for the Great Lakes. Africa CDC salutes the determination of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi and President Paul Kagame to steer the region toward a future of peace. Between 2022 and 2024, Africa experienced a 41% surge in public health emergencies, with the eastern DRC and Great Lakes region at the epicenter—battling recurring outbreaks of Mpox, cholera, Marburg virus, Ebola, and measles. These crises have been compounded by 30 years of violence, insecurity, and displacement. As the African autonomous public health agency, Africa CDC has consistently called for peace, including in a letter to African Heads of State on 1 February 2025 urging urgent action to safeguard lives and restore stability in the region. Africa CDC reaffirms that peace and health are inextricably linked. A comprehensive health component must be fully embedded in the Doha and Washington processes, ensuring the safe return of displaced populations, the restoration of essential health services, the access of essential commodities, the strengthening of disease surveillance, and the rebuilding of local health systems. Mandated by the African Union Heads of State, Africa CDC stands ready to support the implementation of the health pillar of the Doha and Washington agreements in full partnership with African governments, Qatar, the United States, and all other partners and stakeholders. As we mark this historic step, Africa CDC joins the call for global recognition of this remarkable diplomatic milestone. If this process yields lasting peace, the people of Africa will remember the leadership and courage of President Donald Trump and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who chose to bring hope to a region that has endured unimaginable suffering for far too long. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
