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  • Vertiv Names Raghavendra Kale as New Channel Head for India to Drive Partner Growth

    Vertiv Names Raghavendra Kale as New Channel Head for India to Drive Partner Growth

    Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has promoted Raghavendra Kale to the role of channel leader for India. In this capacity, he will spearhead the company’s channel sales strategy across the region, focusing on expanding ecosystem reach, accelerating market penetration, and deepening engagement with key partner segments.

    Prashant Bhatia, vice president of sales at Vertiv India, commented on the appointment: “Raghavendra’s journey with Vertiv reflects deep commitment, strong execution, and a consistent focus on partner success. His ability to build strong relationships and deliver business outcomes has been instrumental in strengthening our channel ecosystem. As we scale our presence in India, the channel will play a pivotal role in driving growth and market reach. Raghavendra’s leadership will help us deepen partner engagement and unlock new opportunities across key segments.”

    With nearly three decades of experience, Kale has built deep domain expertise and strong partner relationships across the industry. In his most recent role as director, West Zone, channel, he played a pivotal role in streamlining operations, strengthening the partner ecosystem, and driving consistent business performance across the region.

    In his new role, Kale will also drive the development of a scalable partner engine to nurture and grow strategic accounts, further strengthening Vertiv’s channel-led growth strategy in India.

    Speaking on his new role, Kale said: “I am honored to take on this responsibility at a time when demand for resilient and scalable digital infrastructure is accelerating in India. I look forward to working closely with our partners to drive innovation, expand our reach, and deliver greater value to customers.”

    Vertiv continues to reinforce its commitment to a partner-first approach and sustained growth in India. The company’s portfolio spans power, thermal management, and IT infrastructure solutions, including uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, precision cooling, and integrated rack and enclosure offerings, complemented by software and services that give customers greater visibility and control across the data center lifecycle. As organizations across industries scale their digital and AI-ready infrastructure, this breadth of offerings enables partners to address a wide range of customer needs, from edge deployments to hyperscale environments, further reinforcing the channel’s role as a key extension of Vertiv’s go-to-market strategy in India.

    For more information about the Vertiv channel partners program, visit Vertiv.com.

  • How Nickel-Zinc Batteries Are Solving AI Data Center Power Challenges

    How Nickel-Zinc Batteries Are Solving AI Data Center Power Challenges

    Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how data centers consume electricity, forcing operators to rethink power infrastructure from the UPS to the grid. In a recent interview, Brandon Smith, Vice President of Global Sales and Product at ZincFive, explains why battery chemistry is becoming a critical factor in supporting AI-scale computing.

    As GPU clusters generate rapid and unpredictable spikes in electricity demand, traditional backup power systems designed for stable loads face new challenges. Smith discusses how ZincFive’s nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery technology is engineered to deliver high power in short bursts—a capability that aligns with the dynamic power behavior of modern AI workloads.

    Unlike conventional chemistries focused on long-duration energy storage, nickel-zinc systems are designed for what ZincFive calls Immediate Power Solutions: stabilizing rapid power spikes while also providing reliable UPS backup when the grid fails. According to Smith, nickel-zinc allows operators to manage AI power volatility without sacrificing safety, sustainability, or performance—proving that in modern power infrastructure, the right chemistry makes all the difference.

    To learn more about ZincFive’s technology, visit their official website.