Cooling as a Service: Rethinking the Economics of AI Infrastructure

In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show podcast, DCF Editor in Chief Matt Vincent speaks with Michael Obradovitch, Vice President, Global Accounts for Data Centers at Ecolab.
Jan. 29, 2026

The data center industry is changing faster than ever. Artificial intelligence, cloud expansion, and high-density workloads are driving record-breaking energy and cooling demands. But behind every megawatt of compute capacity lies an equally critical resource: water.

As data halls evolve from static infrastructure to dynamic, service-driven ecosystems, cooling has emerged as one of the most powerful levers for efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. In this episode, Ecolab explores how Cooling as a Service (CaaS) is transforming data center operations, shifting cooling from a capital expense to a measurable, performance-based service that drives uptime, reliability, and environmental stewardship.

Tune in to hear experts discuss how data centers can future-proof their operations through a smarter, service-oriented approach to thermal management. From proactive analytics to commissioning best practices, this conversation dives into the technologies, partnerships, and business models redefining how cooling is managed and measured across the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure.

 

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