Exertherm by Eaton: Revolutionizing Data Center Operations in Vietnam’s Booming Market

By Calvin Au Yeong CEO & Michael Yong, Technical MEP Director - AB Tech

In partnership with Veron Group in Vietnam

By Dr. Duong Van Thinh - Chairman, AI & Data Center Club - Vietnam, VP, AI Technology at Veron Group

Vietnam’s data center landscape is experiencing unprecedented transformation, driven by digital acceleration and strategic foreign investment liberalization. As the nation positions itself as a critical hub for Southeast Asian digital infrastructure, innovative solutions like Exertherm by Eaton are becoming essential for sustainable, efficient operations.

The Eaton-Exertherm Integration: A Game-Changer for Thermal Management

Eaton’s strategic acquisition of Exertherm represents a pivotal advancement in data center thermal management technology. Exertherm’s sensors continuously monitor temperature in real-time and integrate seamlessly with Eaton’s Brightlayer platform, creating an intelligent ecosystem that optimizes cooling efficiency while reducing operational costs.

This integration delivers unprecedented visibility into thermal dynamics across data center environments. The continuous monitoring capability enables predictive maintenance strategies, preventing costly downtime while maximizing energy efficiency. For Vietnam’s rapidly expanding data center market, where cooling costs can represent up to 40% of total operational expenses, this technology offers transformative cost savings.

AB Tech, as the official representative of Exertherm by Eaton in Vietnam, brings over a decade of specialized experience in architectural and MEP solutions. With more than 100 skilled professionals, AB Tech has established itself as a leading provider of interior, exterior architectural solutions, and specialized data center infrastructure components including access flooring, expansion joint systems, and finishing products.

Vietnam Data Center Market Dynamics: Unprecedented Growth

Vietnam’s data center market is experiencing explosive growth that positions it among Asia’s most promising investment destinations. The Vietnamese Data Center Market was valued at USD 654 million in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 1.75 billions by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 17.93%. This remarkable growth trajectory reflects the nation’s digital transformation acceleration and increasing foreign investment confidence.

The market dynamics reveal compelling investment fundamentals. Vietnam Data Center Market has valued at USD 1578 Million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 3531.7 Million in 2030 and project robust growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 14.2% through 2030. These projections, while varying across research methodologies, consistently indicate double-digit growth rates exceeding regional averages.

Recent regulatory changes have catalyzed market expansion. Vietnam opens data center market to foreign investors, removing previous restrictions that limited international participation. This liberalization has attracted major global players, with new entrants such as Epsilon Telecommunication (KT Corporation), Gaw Capital, and Infracrowd Capital, increasing competition in the market.

AI Agents and Veron Group: Pioneering Intelligent Operations

Veron Group’s AI agents represent the next frontier in data center automation for Vietnamese operations. These intelligent systems, developed specifically for local market conditions, optimize cooling, power distribution, and predictive maintenance protocols. The integration with Exertherm’s thermal monitoring creates a comprehensive intelligent infrastructure management platform.

Dr. Duong Van Thinh’s leadership in Vietnam’s AI & Data Center Club has been instrumental in fostering collaboration between international technology providers and local operators. His expertise in AI technology applications within data center environments ensures that Vietnamese facilities can compete globally while addressing unique regional challenges including tropical climate conditions and monsoon season variations.

Current Industry Assessment: Expert Perspectives from Singapore

Leading data center experts from Singapore, Asia’s established digital hub, view Vietnam as the region’s most promising growth market. Construction costs ranging from USD 5.5 to 8.5 Million per Megawatt provide significant competitive advantages compared to established markets like Singapore or Hong Kong, where costs often exceed USD 12 million per megawatt.

The geographical advantages are substantial. Vietnam’s strategic location provides optimal connectivity to major Asian markets while offering lower operational costs, skilled technical workforce, and government support for digital infrastructure development. The government aims to increase this proportion to more than 80% by 2025 through the National Digital Infrastructure Strategy by 2025, demonstrating strong policy commitment to digital transformation.

2025 Opportunities and Outlook

The opportunities in 2025 are multifaceted and compelling. Edge computing expansion driven by 5G deployment will create demand for distributed data center infrastructure across major Vietnamese cities. Over the next several years, it is anticipated that 5G technology will be deployed, and the 4G network will extend across the country.

Cloud service provider expansion presents significant opportunities as international hyperscalers establish Vietnamese presence to serve growing domestic and regional demand. The integration of AI and machine learning capabilities into data center operations, exemplified by Veron Group’s AI agents and Exertherm’s intelligent thermal management, positions Vietnamese facilities at the forefront of global best practices.

Sustainability initiatives represent another crucial opportunity. Vietnam’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 creates demand for energy-efficient solutions like Exertherm’s optimized cooling systems. The combination of real-time thermal monitoring, AI-driven optimization, and sustainable cooling technologies can reduce energy consumption by 20-30% compared to traditional systems.

The outlook for 2025 remains exceptionally positive. With coverage of 26 existing and 11 upcoming third-party data center facilities across 4+ cities in Vietnam, the infrastructure foundation is rapidly expanding. The partnership between AB Tech, Eaton, and Veron Group positions Vietnam’s data center industry for continued leadership in sustainable, intelligent operations.

As Vietnam emerges as a critical node in Asia’s digital infrastructure network, the integration of advanced thermal management, AI-driven operations, and strategic partnerships will define competitive advantage. The combination of Exertherm’s proven technology, AB Tech’s local expertise, and Veron Group’s AI innovations creates a compelling value proposition for investors and operators seeking to capitalize on one of Asia’s most dynamic data center markets.