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On 7 July 1934, a company was founded in Bergamo, Northern Italy that would make key contributions to the development of electrification throughout the 20th century, revolutionizing safety, quality, and reliability. Nine decades later, ABB is marking the 90th birthday of a brand that continues to set the standard for innovation in electrical engineering.

ABB is supplying innovative power distribution solutions for data centers worldwide as they scale and deploy artificial intelligence (AI). The latest, located in Sichuan province, China, will be one of the region’s largest with 500 petaflops of computing power in its first phase.

ABB’s HiPerGuard UPS is an industry-first solution for data center power and other mission-critical facilities. The unique medium voltage solution makes power supplies more efficient and scalable. HiPerGuard replaces classic dynamic rotary UPS with a modern static converter system. It delivers the same low TCO, high performance and resilience, while adding greater flexibility and scalability.

ABB is supporting the introduction of AI with the rapid deployment of advanced power distribution and power protection solutions to data centers in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. High-density artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are integrating ABB’s innovative HiPerGuard medium voltage UPS system to improve power supply reliability and energy efficiency.

ABB has introduced nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries to its MegaFlex family of high-power, high-density UPS solutions for data centers and critical power applications. The batteries, supplied by ZincFive, offer a safe, resilient and sustainable energy storage alternative to conventional chemistries.

Lonestar Electric Supply of Houston is one of the USA’s fastest growing distributors. Founded in 2015,  the customer base of Lonestar spans across any industry served by electrical contractors, including projects in commercial, industrial, solar/renewables, EV charging networks and the water sector. The market is dynamic; construction schedules and technical requirements are constantly evolving.

CGM of Vicenza, Italy specializes in the production of generator sets. With a reputation for reliability and innovation, the company’s gensets have long been used by hospitals and airports and are increasingly used to guarantee service continuity in data centers. To address evolving requirements of customers in 120 markets, CGM’s portfolio has expanded to include portable units intended for

ABB Vaasa in Finland is the latest company site to achieve a platinum rating for zero waste to landfill, according to the UL2799A Environmental Claim Validation Procedure for Zero Waste Classifications. The facility joins three UL validated ABB sites in Italy and China, as a part of ABB’s commitment to send zero waste to landfill while reducing waste generation by 2030. “We are embedding

As cities grow and energy costs rise, the need for intelligent, eco-friendly buildings is clearer than ever. The Unicorn Phayathai, a landmark development in Bangkok, demonstrates how architects are using ABB technologies to create smart, green buildings that enhance the sustainability of city life. Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Unicorn Phayathai is designed to provide a multifunctional hub

Paola Sezenna, an Intelligent Distribution expert at ABB Electrification, works closely with consultants, helping them design hospitals, residential developments and data centers that build intelligent energy management into the power infrastructure. With a deep understanding of green building technologies and certification, we find out how to make buildings more efficient and sustainable.