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Khaleej Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Data centre cooling market expanding in the Middle East
The Middle East and North Africa data centre cooling market is projected to grow from USD 0.19 billion in 2025 to USD 0.86 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 28.43 per cent, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. With the data centre market is being one of the fastest growing industries in this region. With the surge, thermal management is getting crucial, and that market is growing at a CGAR of 23 per cent, research shows. Sensing this demand, Johnson Controls, one of the oldest players in the industry with a legacy spanning 140 years (they invented the thermostat), is actively expanding its presence in the region. The company recently took part in DCDConnect in Dubai, that brought together major participants in the data centre space. 'It's a great event for Johnson Controls to demonstrate our presence in the Middle East marketplace. We're launching new products and new technologies. One of them is our new magnetic bearing air-cooled screw chiller with a base tonnage of about 1.5 megawatts, YVAM. We're showcasing that product here along with our full range of technologies in automation, security, and fire. Basically, we're showing everything Johnson Controls can offer to data centre customers at this very well-organized event,' said Todd Grabowski, President of Global Data Centre Solutions at Johnson Controls. Excerpts from an interview: Data centres have been closely tied to AI advancements but also raise sustainability concerns. How are you addressing that? The product we're showcasing here is built around that concern. It's about making data centres more efficient. How do you use less energy for mechanical cooling and redirect that energy to where it really matters — the compute power chain. Our new YVAM product uses about 40 per cent less energy than a conventional air-cooled chiller. It's a sustainable system that doesn't use water, so it avoids water waste. It's also the quietest machine in the industry, which is helpful when you're building data centres near other infrastructure. Noise won't be a concern for surrounding areas. How do you see the Middle East and Africa market developing? We see it as a great opportunity. There are already some strong projects announced in places like Dubai and Saudi Arabia. We believe this region holds great potential, especially with the rise of AI-based applications that are shaping the next generation of data centre builds. How do you think the growth of AI will affect the market? Every time a new technology enters, there's a shift in affordability. When new players introduce more cost-effective AI models, the market becomes more accessible. That leads to growth because more companies, industries, and individuals can use the technology. As AI becomes more affordable, the demand for compute power and data centres increases. So we see AI as a big driver of scalability and demand. What's your view on the future growth of the data centre industry? As usage increases, demand will also grow. Not every data centre is built for the same purpose. Some focus on AI or cloud computing, while others are built for edge applications where latency matters. As a partner, we need to support all of these needs. Our solutions are made to be flexible and scalable for different use cases and environments — whether it's the Middle East or South Africa, the climate and requirements vary, so our technology must adapt accordingly. What are your expansion plans in the Middle East? Our presence here speaks to our commitment to the region. We have a strong local team in Dubai and now we're manufacturing in the region too. That's a big differentiator for us. These investments are a sign of our long-term plans in this market and our belief in the potential here.
Web Release
07-04-2025
- Business
- Web Release
JOHNSON CONTROLS EXPANDS YORK® YVAM CHILLER AVAILABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST TO MEET GROWING DATA CENTRE DEMAND
By Editor_wr On Apr 7, 2025 Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, has expanded the availability of its industry-leading YORK® YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing chillers to the Middle East, addressing the surging demand for efficient and sustainable cooling solutions in the region's fast-growing data centre market. As artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital transformation continue to drive data centre expansion across the Middle East, the YVAM chiller provides a cutting-edge thermal management solution designed for hyperscale and colocation facilities. 'With the Middle East experiencing a rapid increase in data storage needs, coupled with the growing adoption of AI and cloud services, data centre operators require advanced cooling technologies that enhance efficiency while minimizing resource consumption,' said Devrim Tekeli, vice president & general manager, MEA, Johnson Controls. 'The YORK® YVAM chiller is designed to meet these challenges, offering unmatched energy savings, water conservation, and operational flexibility, making it an ideal choice for the region's evolving data centre landscape.' Advanced Cooling for a Demanding Climate The YORK® YVAM chiller is engineered to excel in the extreme temperatures of the Middle East, operating effectively in ambient conditions reaching +55°C. Its ability to deliver chilled water temperatures between +15°C and +30°C ensures seamless compatibility with various cooling technologies, including cold air aisles, direct liquid cooling, and immersion cooling. Key benefits include: 40% lower power consumption annually while maintaining optimal cooling capacity. Zero on-site water use, addressing the region's growing focus on Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) and sustainable water conservation. Ultra-low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant, supporting sustainability goals and regulatory compliance. Johnson Controls' proprietary magnetic-bearing technology and variable-speed drives, enhancing efficiency and eliminating the need for free cooling coils. Low noise output of 65 dBA at 10 meters, significantly quieter than traditional screw chillers, making it ideal for urban environments. Lubrication-free design, reducing maintenance costs and system complexity. Quick Start technology, enabling the chiller to return to full load in as little as three minutes after a power interruption, ensuring continuous operations for critical data centre infrastructure. Flexible platform, designed for easy inspection and serviceability. Supporting the Middle East's Data Centre Growth As the region sees a surge in investments in digital infrastructure, Johnson Controls is committed to delivering innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions tailored to the Middle East's unique operational challenges. 'The YVAM chiller's advanced design and efficiency will transform data centre thermal management in the Middle East,' added Tekeli. 'With a strong track record in North America, we are now bringing this next generation technology to the Middle East to help data centres scale efficiently and sustainably.' Johnson Controls offers a comprehensive portfolio of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, air handling units, fire safety solutions, building automation, and digitally connected services, ensuring end-to-end support for hyperscale and colocation data centres. In line with the company's expansion strategy, Johnson Controls continues to enhance its capacity in the region to meet demand and reduce lead times, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality, centralized solutions that support the Middle East's growing digital economy. Visit the Johnson Controls website to learn more about the YORK® YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller. Johnson Controls proudly celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2025, marking a legacy of innovation and leadership in smart, safe, healthy and sustainable solutions. The company continues to redefine building performance, driving the next era for commercial buildings, transforming industries and powering its customers' missions Prev Post Alteryx Appoints Ben Canning as Chief Product Officer Next Post AVEVA appoints Sébastien Ory as EMEA VP Partners & Channels Comments are closed.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Johnson Controls expands YORK® YVAM chiller availabilty in the Middle East to meet growing data ventre demand
DUBAI, UAE – Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, has expanded the availability of its industry-leading YORK® YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing chillers to the Middle East, addressing the surging demand for efficient and sustainable cooling solutions in the region's fast-growing data centre market. As artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital transformation continue to drive data centre expansion across the Middle East, the YVAM chiller provides a cutting-edge thermal management solution designed for hyperscale and colocation facilities. 'With the Middle East experiencing a rapid increase in data storage needs, coupled with the growing adoption of AI and cloud services, data centre operators require advanced cooling technologies that enhance efficiency while minimizing resource consumption,' said Devrim Tekeli, vice president & general manager, MEA, Johnson Controls. 'The YORK® YVAM chiller is designed to meet these challenges, offering unmatched energy savings, water conservation, and operational flexibility, making it an ideal choice for the region's evolving data centre landscape.' Advanced Cooling for a Demanding Climate The YORK® YVAM chiller is engineered to excel in the extreme temperatures of the Middle East, operating effectively in ambient conditions reaching +55°C. Its ability to deliver chilled water temperatures between +15°C and +30°C ensures seamless compatibility with various cooling technologies, including cold air aisles, direct liquid cooling, and immersion cooling. Key benefits include: 40% lower power consumption annually while maintaining optimal cooling capacity. Zero on-site water use, addressing the region's growing focus on Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) and sustainable water conservation. Ultra-low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant, supporting sustainability goals and regulatory compliance. Johnson Controls' proprietary magnetic-bearing technology and variable-speed drives, enhancing efficiency and eliminating the need for free cooling coils. Low noise output of 65 dBA at 10 meters, significantly quieter than traditional screw chillers, making it ideal for urban environments. Lubrication-free design, reducing maintenance costs and system complexity. Quick Start technology, enabling the chiller to return to full load in as little as three minutes after a power interruption, ensuring continuous operations for critical data centre infrastructure. Flexible platform, designed for easy inspection and serviceability. Supporting the Middle East's Data Centre Growth As the region sees a surge in investments in digital infrastructure, Johnson Controls is committed to delivering innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions tailored to the Middle East's unique operational challenges. 'The YVAM chiller's advanced design and efficiency will transform data centre thermal management in the Middle East,' added Tekeli. 'With a strong track record in North America, we are now bringing this next generation technology to the Middle East to help data centres scale efficiently and sustainably.' Johnson Controls offers a comprehensive portfolio of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, air handling units, fire safety solutions, building automation, and digitally connected services, ensuring end-to-end support for hyperscale and colocation data centres. In line with the company's expansion strategy, Johnson Controls continues to enhance its capacity in the region to meet demand and reduce lead times, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality, centralized solutions that support the Middle East's growing digital economy. Johnson Controls proudly celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2025, marking a legacy of innovation and leadership in smart, safe, healthy and sustainable solutions. The company continues to redefine building performance, driving the next era for commercial buildings, transforming industries and powering its customers' missions About Johnson Controls: At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Trade Arabia
07-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Johnson Controls launches new chillers for Mideast data centres
Johnson Controls, a global leader for smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, has expanded the availability of its industry-leading York Yvam air-cooled magnetic bearing chillers to the Middle East, thus addressing the surging demand for efficient and sustainable cooling solutions in the region's fast-growing data centre market. As artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital transformation continue to drive data centre expansion across the Middle East, the YVAM chiller provides a cutting-edge thermal management solution designed for hyperscale and colocation facilities, said Johnson Controls. A major player in the region, Johnson Controls offers a comprehensive portfolio of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, air handling units, fire safety solutions, building automation, and digitally connected services, ensuring end-to-end support for hyperscale and colocation data centres. "With the Middle East experiencing a rapid increase in data storage needs, coupled with the growing adoption of AI and cloud services, data centre operators require advanced cooling technologies that enhance efficiency while minimizing resource consumption," said Devrim Tekeli, the vice president and general manager for MEA, Johnson Controls. "The York Yvam chiller is designed to meet these challenges, offering unmatched energy savings, water conservation, and operational flexibility, making it an ideal choice for the region's evolving data centre landscape, he stated. The York Yvam chiller is engineered to excel in the extreme temperatures of the Middle East, operating effectively in ambient conditions reaching +55°C. Its ability to deliver chilled water temperatures between +15°C and +30°C ensures seamless compatibility with various cooling technologies, including cold air aisles, direct liquid cooling, and immersion cooling, it added. Some of York Yvam chiller's key benefits include: *40% lower power consumption annually while maintaining optimal cooling capacity. *Zero on-site water use, addressing the region's growing focus on Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) and sustainable water conservation. *Ultra-low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant, supporting sustainability goals and regulatory compliance. *Johnson Controls' proprietary magnetic-bearing technology and variable-speed drives, enhancing efficiency and eliminating the need for free cooling coils. *Low noise output of 65 dBA at 10 meters, significantly quieter than traditional screw chillers, making it ideal for urban environments. *Lubrication-free design, reducing maintenance costs and system complexity. *Quick Start technology, enabling the chiller to return to full load in as little as three minutes after a power interruption, ensuring continuous operations for critical data centre infrastructure. *Flexible platform, designed for easy inspection and serviceability. As the region sees a surge in investments in digital infrastructure, Johnson Controls said it remains committed to delivering innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions tailored to the Middle East's unique operational challenges. "The YVAM chiller's advanced design and efficiency will transform data centre thermal management in the Middle East," remarked Tekeli.
Associated Press
10-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Johnson Controls Named Leading Thermal Management Provider for Data Centers by ABI Research
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has been named a top thermal management provider for data centers by ABI Research. The recognition highlights Johnson Controls' excellence in innovation and implementation, driven by its comprehensive product portfolio, global presence, and customer-centric approach to the data center thermal management industry. 'Johnson Controls has consistently exceeded market expectations for thermal management across all industries and is a leading player in mission-critical infrastructure, like data centers, where reliable, energy efficient and innovative building technologies are a game-changer,' said Rithika Thomas, sustainable technologies senior analyst at ABI Research. 'The company's comprehensive and extensive portfolio, combined with its ability to deliver end-to-end solutions from design, deployment and operational support, cement its position as a leader in the space. Its success in balancing operational efficiency, sustainability and scalability is truly noteworthy.' In thermal management, Johnson Controls offers a wide range of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers designed to address the unique needs of hyperscale and colocation data centers. Innovations like the YORK® YVAM chiller, which can reduce energy consumption by up to 40% in real-world conditions, are crucial when HVAC equipment can account for up to 40% of a data center's total electricity usage. The YVAM operates with zero water on-site and ultra-low GWP refrigerant and 1234ze, and uses Johnson Controls' proprietary magnetic-bearing technology, originally developed for naval applications. This ensures reliability, efficiency, and quiet operation at 65 dBA—equivalent to the noise level of background music at a restaurant. The YVAM also features Quick Start technology, enabling it to return to full load in just three minutes after a power interruption. 'Being recognized by ABI Research is a true honor, and it reflects our ongoing commitment to providing innovative, scalable, and consistent solutions that are tailored to individual customers and meet the ever-evolving needs of the data center industry,' said Johnson Controls President of Global Data Center Solutions Todd Grabowski. 'Our integrated approach, combining world-class products, expert support, and customized service programs, enables our customers to achieve their uptime and speed to deployment requirements while also improving performance, lowering operational costs, and meeting decarbonization goals.' According to ABI Research, Johnson Controls' customers have commended the 'one-stop' integrated approach catering for the entire lifecycle of their buildings — across thermal management, building automation, fire protection, physical security, energy efficiency, and digitally enabled connected service offerings that seamlessly work together to deliver intelligent, high-performing data center operations. The new Competitive Assessment by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research provides an in-depth and unbiased examination of the top nine leading thermal management solution providers for DC operations, which include hardware, software, and allied services provided in-house or through strategic partnerships. In June 2024, Johnson Controls launched a dedicated Global Data Center Solutions organization to address the industry's rapid growth. Since then, the company has boosted capacity in key regions to enhance production and reduce lead times. This specialized organization allows Johnson Controls to provide consistent, high-quality, centralized solutions across the globe, while also adapting to the unique needs of North America, EMEA and APAC, ensuring smooth and reliable support for data center operators worldwide. For more information about Johnson Controls' data center solutions, visit Data Centers | Johnson Controls. MEDIA CONTACT: Kari Pfisterer Direct: +1 414.217.1488 About Johnson Controls: At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Building on a proud history of 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Visit for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.
