In an era defined by surging AI workloads and relentless compute-power demands, the data center industry is rethinking scalability, speed and efficiency. Factory-assembled electrical enclosures, complete with switchgear, UPS, transformers and busway undeniably accelerate construction by delivering a turnkey power backbone. But for high-density AI clusters at scale, true modularization must encompass every layer of the ecosystem — from upstream electrical and mechanical infrastructure all the way to the server racks.

Modular data centers are the next evolution. They are self-contained, factory-tested units that integrate power distribution, precision cooling, including advanced liquid cooling and fully racked IT systems into a single deliverable. They arrive ready to plug in, perform predictably and scale out simply by adding more modules where and when you need them. The result is consistent performance, simplified maintenance and rapid capacity expansion. Want the full story on how integrated modularization is reshaping the data center market? Watch our deep-dive video, where CDM leaders unpack industry trends, real-world AI use cases and a step-by-step guide to deploying end-to-end modular data center solutions.