Salute’s global customers will benefit from Ecolab’s innovative Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) program, which eliminates the complexity of managing the technology loop for liquid cooling
New York – March 23, 2026 – Today, Salute announced a trailblazing collaboration with Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, enabling customers to protect their AI investments by reducing complexity and mitigating risks in direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling. Though this collaboration, Ecolab’s innovative Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) program will become integral to Salute’s groundbreaking DTC Liquid Cooling Operations Service. Ecolab’s CaaS solves one of the most complex challenges for liquid cooling in data centers by simplifying the management of the technology loop, which is the centerpiece of DTC cooling systems.
“To achieve operational excellence in AI environments, companies need to ensure the performance and reliability of the tech loop. It is the beating heart and circulatory system of your cooling systems, and it must be managed properly to prevent downtime and ensure performance. Ecolab’s CaaS program does exactly that,” said John Shultz, Chief Product Officer, AI and Learning Officer for Salute. “Ecolab is a globally trusted name in cooling management in dozens of industries; their solution for these cooling systems delivers tremendous value and peace of mind to data center operators. Together, we are further mitigating the risks of liquid cooling and protecting the investments that companies are making in AI computing.”
Enabled by Ecolab’s CaaS program, Salute’s DTC Liquid Cooling Operations service is a comprehensive solution that mitigates the risks that liquid cooling introduces into data centers, particularly as AI operations rapidly scale. It represents a state-of-the-art advancement for world-class AI and HPC operations, and has been adopted by a rapidly growing list of data center operators.
Ecolab’s CaaS program brings together a full suite of cooling management solutions that help unlock peak cooling performance all the way from the data center facility environment to the high-performance data computing servers. The program incorporates high-performance water management technology, smart coolant distribution units, connected coolants, and 3D TRASAR™ monitoring technology, all delivered through Ecolab’s global service team.
“Ecolab’s CaaS program simplifies one of the most complex aspects of AI operations: maintaining the performance of the technical loop that protects critical equipment in AI and HPC data centers,” said Mukul Girotra, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ecolab’s Global High Tech division. “This service addresses complex operations challenges for companies investing in high-performance computing and supports companies to tap into the unmatched experience and global resources that Ecolab provides. Ultimately, CaaS enables operators to drive performance while navigating the pressure of reliably doing more with less. We are proud to be working closely with Salute to help AI implementations be successful.”
Salute’s partner ecosystem for world-class DTC Liquid Cooling Operations delivers integrated technology solutions, expertise and support that enable companies to achieve operational excellence for AI/HPC data centers.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. For more than a century, Ecolab has advanced innovation by integrating science‑based solutions, data‑driven insights, AI technology and world‑class service. This unique combination enables Ecolab to partner with customers to define what best‑in‑class looks like and scale it across their operations, helping them achieve peak performance. Today, Ecolab has $16 billion in annual sales, 48,000 associates and customers in more than 170 countries and 40 industries. The company helps protect one‑third of the world’s food production and a quarter of the power generated while delivering innovative solutions across food, healthcare, data centers, microelectronics, life sciences and hospitality. Ecolab’s comprehensive approach protects what’s vital, aiming by 2030 to help protect 2 billion people from infections and enough drinking water for 1 billion people while enhancing business performance.
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About Salute
Founded in 2013, Salute is a leading provider of integrated lifecycle services for data centers, operating in over 102 markets with 12 global offices and a workforce of more than 2,200 employees. The company delivers comprehensive solutions for hyperscale, cloud, colocation, and edge facilities, with a strong focus on sustainability and talent development. Salute is a member of the NVIDIA Partner program and offers the first and only comprehensive Direct-to-Chip (DTC) Liquid Cooling Operations Service for AI/HPC data centers
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