Wesco International has announced it has acquired Ascent, a provider of data center facility management services that is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri.

Ascent solutions

Ascent is known for its specialized data center facility and property management services.

The company delivers solutions for mission critical data center operations and infrastructure, including next generation AI data center design and builds to operations and maintenance life cycle.

The company’s services include liquid cooling design and implementation, facility-wide maintenance, critical systems repairs, emergency services and management of third-party maintenance workflows.

In addition, Ascent’s Navigator platform provides an integrated client dashboard that was designed to support critical data center infrastructure and facilities.

“Strengthens our leading data center solutions”

John Engel, Chairman, President and CEO of Wesco stated: “This services-based acquisition strengthens our leading data center solutions portfolio for our customers.

“In addition to site operations, Ascent’s engineering expertise and professional services further enhance our solutions that span the entire lifecycle of the data center,” added Engel.

“An ideal pairing”

Bill Geary, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Wesco Communications and Security Solutions commented: “With more than 330 employees in the US and Canada, Ascent’s strong team, innovative technology and extensive customer base make it an ideal pairing with Wesco Data Center Solutions.

“This acquisition will allow us to further extend our end-to-end service offerings — including advanced liquid cooling solutions — in collaboration with our supplier and contractor partners to meet the demands of the rapidly growing data center market,” concluded Geary.