The company presents its first white paper and an international research team to transform digital architecture in the face of technological disruption
InfraPartners, a global provider of prefabricated solutions for data centers optimized for artificial intelligence workloads, has today launched its new research unit: InfraPartners Advanced Research and Engineering. This division, led by Bal Aujla —former global head of Innovation Labs at BlackRock—, brings together experts from Europe and the United States with the goal of establishing itself as a reference in applied innovation for digital infrastructure.
The announcement is accompanied by the release of the company’s first white paper titled “Data Centers Transforming at the Pace of Technology Change”, which officially introduces the concept of Upgradeable Data Center™: a disruptive approach that redefines how data centers should be designed in the AI era.
Data centers prepared for constant change
The explosive growth in AI demand is tripling global data center needs, with projections indicating that 70% of this surge will be directly linked to infrastructure specific to artificial intelligence. InfraPartners responds to this challenge with a design philosophy focused on rapid upgrading, structural resilience, and energy efficiency, essential elements for survival in an environment where GPU generations are renewed every 12-18 months.
“Data centers can no longer be built with ten-year renewal cycles. Infrastructure must evolve as quickly as the technology it hosts,” stated Harqs Singh, Chief Technology Officer of InfraPartners.
The design of the Upgradeable Data Center™ allows for the integration of new GPUs without total reconstructions, enhancing scalability and reducing the risk of obsolescence. With a manufacturing model where 80% of components are assembled off-site and only 20% are installed on-site, InfraPartners also aims to mitigate bottlenecks associated with skilled labor shortages and energy delays.
A global and collaborative vision to lead change
The new research unit will not only develop technical solutions but also aspires to become a collaborative space among regulators, hyperscalers, GPUaaS providers (GPU as a service), and government entities interested in sovereign AI. This cross-cutting approach aims to anticipate industry challenges and design data centers that generate true business value.
“Our team is designed to look comprehensively at the challenges of digital infrastructure. It’s no longer about solving isolated engineering problems but understanding how each layer— from architecture to energy and financing— can align to accelerate AI-driven transformation,” explained Bal Aujla, Director of Advanced Research at InfraPartners.
A commitment to sustainability and long-term growth
With projected investments reaching $7 trillion in new data center construction worldwide over the coming years, the role of modular and upgradable architecture will be critical. InfraPartners’ proposal also addresses emerging regulatory demands, the need for digital sovereignty in various countries, and the climate urgency that requires rethinking energy consumption for these facilities.
In addition to providing certainty in costs and timelines, InfraPartners’ prefabricated model allows for stricter quality control and a reduction in emissions associated with the construction process. All of this positions the company as a strategic partner for both private companies and public institutions committed to the sustainable development of digital infrastructure.
source: infrapartners