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Abb CEO 'very Confident' of Demand for Data Centers Powering AI
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Posted on October 16, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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ABB's CEO is optimistic about AI-driven data center demand, reporting growth in electrification orders and a partnership with Nvidia.
ABB's CEO Expresses Strong Confidence in Data Center Demand for AI
Future of Data Centers and AI
By John Revill
ZURICH (Reuters) -Switzerland's ABB is "very confident" about future demand from data centers that power artificial intelligence, its CEO Morten Wierod told Reuters.
The engineering company has seen double-digit percentage growth this year in orders for electrification products from data centers being built to meet AI and cloud computing demand.
CEO's Insights on Market Growth
CEO CONFIDENT IN DATA CENTRE DEMAND
"Over the next five years I am very confident about demand from data centers," Wierod said on Thursday.
"I don't think there is a bubble, but we do see do see some constraints in terms of construction capacity not keeping up with all the new investments," he added.
"We are talking about trillions in investment," he said, adding: "That will take a few years to implement because there is not enough people and resources to build all this."
AI is only in its early stages, leaving room for growth in data center demand, while many newcomers are joining large tech companies in the sector, Wierod said.
ABB generated some 7% of its revenue from data center business this year, up from 6% in 2024, selling electrification systems, including medium and low voltage switchgear and uninterruptible power solutions to keep servers online.
Partnership with Nvidia
ABB STRIKES PARTNERSHIP WITH NVIDIA
ABB announced a partnership agreement with chip maker Nvidia earlier this week to develop electrification products for the next generation of chips used in data centers.
"That's not for 2025 or 2026, it's more of a long term investment," Wierod said. "It's very important to be part of the future technology developments."
Opportunities in Upgrading Infrastructure
While the majority of ABB's business is for new-build sites, Wierod also saw opportunities in retro-fitting and upgrading.
"For some of the older, smaller size data centres, you will need to upgrade the racks with equipment, and you also need to have more power coming in," he said.
"That is a big opportunity," he added.
(Reporting by John Revill; Editing by Alexander Smith)
Key Takeaways
- •ABB's CEO is optimistic about data center demand driven by AI.
- •The company reports double-digit growth in electrification orders.
- •ABB partners with Nvidia for future data center technology.
- •Opportunities exist in upgrading older data centers.
- •AI is in early stages, promising future growth in data centers.
Frequently Asked Questions about ABB CEO 'very confident' of demand for data centers powering AI
1What is a data center?
A data center is a facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems, which support the processing and storage of data.
2What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and learn like humans, enabling them to perform tasks such as problem-solving and decision-making.
3What are electrification products?
Electrification products are systems and equipment designed to provide electrical power and control for various applications, including data centers, to ensure efficient and reliable operations.
4What is a partnership in business?
A partnership in business is a formal arrangement where two or more parties agree to manage and operate a business together, sharing profits, losses, and responsibilities.
5What is investment in the context of business?
Investment refers to the allocation of resources, usually money, into a project or asset with the expectation of generating a profit or income over time.
