Schneider Electric will build a next-generation data center and AI supercomputer in Armenia's Kotayk province, with Schneider Electric Romania playing a key implementation role.According to the company, Schneider Electric Romania directly supported the delivery of the medium-voltage package, UPS systems and key project components - including low-voltage equipment and Motivair advanced cooling - working with local and regional partners.The Firebird AI project, developed with the Armenian Government and supported technologically by NVIDIA, represents a major step in creating a regional innovation hub in the Caucasus. With an estimated investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars and a planned capacity of over 100 MW, the infrastructure will accelerate AI adoption across the industry, research and academia. Firebird AI positions Armenia among the world's top five GPU-based AI clusters and one of the country's largest technology-driven capital investments.Schneider Electric is a key partner, supplying critical data-center infrastructure solutions. In the first phase, of roughly 15 MW, the company delivered an integrated portfolio including UPS systems, medium- and low-voltage equipment and advanced power-distribution solutions.Romania's Schneider Electric team and its ecosystem of certified Romanian integrators and switchboard manufacturers also contributed, reinforcing Romania's role as a regional hub for critical-infrastructure expertise.Country General Manager Lucian Enaru said the project highlights both the scale of AI-driven transformation and the essential role of optimized energy infrastructure, noting Romania's direct contribution to a strategic initiative.The data center will integrate thousands of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and is designed for high-density AI workloads, requiring advanced cooling, resilience and energy-efficiency standards. Schneider Electric brings global expertise in sustainable, efficient data-center development through combined electrical infrastructure, digitalization and intelligent energy management.The project is in its first implementation phase; a second, more than twice as large, was confirmed in February. Schneider Electric's involvement in this initial phase opens further opportunities for regional collaboration.
Bucharest is entering a new stage of real estate market maturity. The pricing gap versus major Central and Eastern European capitals, a tightening residential supply pipeline and the strong performance of the hospitality sector are strengthening the investment case for Romania's capital. Bucharest's real estate market is undergoing an accelerated process of maturation at a […]
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Romania News Today: Read the latest headlines from Nine O’Clock’s print edition for 6 August 2026, covering Romanian politics, business, the economy, diplomacy, and international affairs: Nadia Comăneci, guest of honour at the 2026 Singureni Manor Polo Cup international tournament The third edition of the event will take place from...
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