Compass + Vertiv: Engineering Flexibility for the Future of AI


As AI accelerates, so does the demand for data center infrastructure that can keep up. Traditional cooling systems are reaching their limits. Enter the Vertiv™ CoolPhase Flex—a first-of-its-kind hybrid cooling system co-developed by Compass Datacenters and Vertiv to meet the demands of modern AI workloads and hyperscale growth.

Developed in under a year, the Vertiv CoolPhase Flex embodies Compass’ commitment to speed, scalability and customer-centric innovation. The system integrates dual-mode cooling—air and liquid—in a single modular unit.

Built to slot seamlessly into Compass’ prefabricated modular campuses, the solution enables rapid deployment on pre-prepared foundations—no structural redesigns, no delay. The first units were installed at Compass’ Phoenix campus in early 2025, underscoring a timeline that moved from concept to campus in less than 12 months.

Watch to learn more about how Compass and Vertiv engineered a hybrid cooling solution designed for AI and built for speed: