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At DCD Connect | LATAM 2026 in Mexico, INVT and its local partner Massive discussed how data center operators can prepare for higher rack densities without abandoning existing infrastructure.

Under the theme “From VFD to Cooling”, Massive introduced INVT’s capabilities across industrial automation, power electronics and data center infrastructure, with a focus on locally adapted solutions and global engineering support.

A liquid-cooled platform built for high-density deployment

The main attraction at INVT’s booth was the iTalent Liquid-Cooled Modular Data Center. Rather than treating cooling as a standalone subsystem, iTalent brings together liquid-cooled IT cabinets, a coolant distribution unit (CDU), power distribution, secondary-side piping, intelligent monitoring and modular data center architecture within one coordinated platform.

The solution is designed for cabinet-level loads of 20–100 kW, supporting the power densities increasingly associated with AI and HPC workloads. Its integrated architecture allows operators to configure power and cooling capacity around the actual needs of a project, then expand in stages as demand grows. This makes it relevant not only to new-build facilities, but also to retrofit projects where available space, existing electrical systems and live operations must all be taken into account.

The liquid-cooling system is designed to manage heat closer to the source, reducing reliance on conventional room-level cooling for high-density loads. Under suitable operating conditions, the optimized architecture can target a PUE below 1.2. Factory prefabrication and modular integration can also reduce project deployment time by more than 50%, depending on site conditions, project scope and the level of off-site assembly.

For operators, the value lies in more than the headline efficiency figure. A modular, factory-integrated approach can simplify site work, reduce the number of interfaces between suppliers and provide a clearer path for commissioning, maintenance and future expansion.

Moving from air to liquid without abandoning existing assets

Many Latin American data centers are not starting with a blank sheet of paper. They may have existing UPS systems, electrical rooms, cooling equipment and operating IT loads that cannot simply be replaced. For these facilities, the challenge is to identify where liquid cooling delivers the greatest benefit and how to introduce it without disrupting current operations.

At DCD Connect, INVT and Massive discussed several possible transition routes, including hybrid air-and-liquid cooling, phased deployment, coordination between power and cooling infrastructure, and the preparation of higher-density zones within existing facilities. The objective is to help operators build a staged modernization plan—one that protects existing investment while preparing the site for AI-ready capacity.

Strong interest from Latin American data center professionals

Throughout the event, data center professionals stopped at INVT’s booth to examine the liquid-cooled model and discuss their own expansion, retrofit and high-density computing requirements. Conversations covered liquid-cooling adoption, edge data center deployment, modular construction, power and cooling coordination, and the practical requirements of projects in Mexico and other Latin American markets.

The discussions reinforced a central point: the right liquid-cooling strategy depends on the site, the workload and the stage of the project. Climate, grid conditions, local construction practices, delivery schedules and service capability all need to be considered alongside technical performance.

Through its participation in DCD Connect | LATAM 2026, INVT demonstrated how its capabilities—from VFDs and UPS systems to cooling and modular data center infrastructure—can be brought together to support more flexible, efficient and scalable data center development across Latin America.