Data Centers
FAHM delivers digital infrastructure solutions for data center operators, focused on operational efficiency, security, and sustainability in partnership with Siemens. Our approach integrates OT, IT, and IoT across the full lifecycle so you can modernize faster, reduce risk, and keep critical environments resilient.
The challenges we solve (what’s changing in data centers)
Data center operators are balancing three competing objectives: increase performance, decrease costs & impact, and plan for resilient operations.
Key trends we see across the market include:
Operational efficiency improvements
Cost optimization + resource efficiency
Safety & security concerns
Controlled access, surveillance, and data privacy
AI factories
Built for large-scale AI/ML workloads
Sustainability & cost pressure
Power reliability and financial feasibility
Core capabilities for Siemens-enabled data centers
Integrated management & controls
From building management and reporting to site-wide visibility across key disciplines (e.g., energy, HVAC, safety/security monitoring), we help unify operations under a single operational view.
Energy & performance services
A practical operating model to advise, diagnose, monitor, optimize, and sustain performance, turning performance data into continuous improvement.
Digital twin enablement
We support digital twin use cases such as information handover, shutdown planning, preventive/reactive maintenance, emergency planning, and regulatory audits using BIM-based digital twin software
Cybersecurity & protection (IT/OT aware)
A phased cybersecurity journey that covers strategy & governance, vulnerability management, OT system security, assessments and continuous improvement through training and simulations.
Case studies
Energy optimization in a North American colocation facility (2024)
Client: A renowned North American wholesale & multi-tenant colocation provider.
Challenge: Acquired an outdated facility; needed cooling upgrades and a transition from water to air cooling with advanced controls
Solution: Implemented Siemens Desigo PXC controllers, rewired controls, and reprogrammed sequences for efficiency
Results:
- 24/7 uptime with zero downtime
- $176,000 annual energy savings
- Reduced maintenance cost and eliminated weekly service calls
- 2 million kWh/year energy savings (enough to power 197 homes, per the deck)
Renewable energy + digital twin for a Baltic-region colocation operator (2022)
Client: A renowned Baltic-region colocation company
Challenge: Reduce dependency on the grid; improve asset/workflow management; maintain regional leadership
Solution: Grid software to control/optimize battery usage + integrated management enhancements with Digital Twin technology + AI-supported white space cooling optimization
Results:
- 31.5 MW power capacity in a 14,500 m² facility and improved energy independence/operational efficiency
Integrated management & reporting for a large South Asian data center provider (2022)
Client: A renowned South Asian colocation and cloud technology provider
Challenge: Improve operations for efficiency and security; monitor fire safety, physical security, energy management, and HVAC; improve staff productivity/sustainability
Solution: Implemented Siemens Desigo CC building management platform and reporting software for accurate energy billing
Results:
- 350 employees working comfortable & safe
- 80,000 servers running efficient & secure
- 0% billing errors and 99.9% uptime (as stated)
Multi-site data center expansion enabled by technology + financing (2023)
Client: A renowned multi-site data center operator with a large portfolio
Challenge: Meet rapid growth in data consumption and infrastructure demand
Solution: Financing commitment of $155M for construction in multiple U.S. states + ongoing services and solutions
Results:
- 350 employees working comfortable & safe
- 80,000 servers running efficient & secure
- 0% billing errors and 99.9% uptime (as stated)
Contact Us
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