Cyberattacks Disrupt Supermarket Refrigeration Systems Across Europe
Incidents forced product withdrawals and renewed scrutiny of internet-exposed controllers and unpatched security vulnerabilities.
KEYTER and TECNALIA Partner on Sustainable HVACR Technologies
Joint R&D will target high-temperature heat pumps, data center cooling and digitalized systems with higher efficiency and lower costs.
Daikin Introduces Coolant Distribution Unit for AI Data Center Cooling
The range delivers 400 kW to 2.5 MW per unit, with parallel operation and centralized monitoring through Daikin's expanded iDCM platform.
Vertiv Introduces SmartIT Platform with Liquid Cooling for AI Data Centers
The factory-validated architecture scales from single- to multi-rack configurations while integrating power, cooling and monitoring.
Daikin Launches iCM PRO Control Platform for HVAC Plant Management
The controller integrates up to 16 Daikin and third-party units, with flow-based sequencing and retrofit support.
LUVE Joins COLLINS Project to Develop Digital Twin for AI Data Center Cooling
The three-year program will test cooling components under realistic AI workloads and publish validation methods and reference cases.
ebm-papst Adds Energy Efficiency Guarantee to NEXAIRA.Fit Retrofits
Backed by Great Lakes Insurance SE, the program uses real-time operating data to reduce uncertainty over retrofit savings.
xMEMS Begins Mass Production of Solid-State Cooling Chips for AI Devices
The fanless, all-silicon devices target AI glasses, smartphones, SSDs and lower-power data center subsystems.
Flex Expands Modular Data Center Portfolio with Liquid Cooling for AI
Factory-built systems pair 800 VDC power racks, advanced CDUs and high-density IT racks to cut deployment timelines by up to 50%.
EU Cyber Resilience Act Introduces Cybersecurity Rules for HVAC/R
Manufacturers face new reporting duties and must prepare connected HVAC/R portfolios for full compliance by 11 December 2027.
French Cybersecurity Agency Warns of Attacks on Refrigeration Controllers
CERT-FR urges operators to remove direct Internet exposure, update firmware and restore remote access only through secure connections.
Hoshizaki Adds SIM Connectivity to Commercial Refrigeration IoT Service
The new option extends remote monitoring to sites without Wi-Fi and will be included in new Maintenance Lease contracts at no extra cost.
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