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Flex acquires EPC Power for $4.4B to boost AI data center infrastructure

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Flex is acquiring EPC Power for $4.4 billion, a move that will integrate 800V DC and grid-forming technologies into Flex's data center infrastructure business. This acquisition is driven by the increasing power demands of AI data centers, where higher voltage architectures like 800V can reduce electrical losses and conversion equipment needs. The deal highlights the growing strategic importance of power conversion systems in AI infrastructure, as power delivery becomes as critical as compute power. AI

IMPACT This acquisition signals that power conversion is becoming a critical strategic layer for AI infrastructure, as demand for efficient power delivery intensifies.

RANK_REASON Acquisition of a power-conversion company for $4.4B by a major infrastructure provider, driven by AI data center needs. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Flex acquires EPC Power for $4.4B to boost AI data center infrastructure

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Acquisition of a power-conversion company for $4.4B by a major infrastructure provider, driven by AI data center needs. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Data Center Knowledge TIER_1 English(EN) · Shane Snider ·

    Flex Pays $4.4B for EPC Power as AI Data Centers Push 800V Architecture

    Flex’s $4.4B EPC Power deal adds 800V DC and grid-forming technology as AI data center rack densities rise and operators rethink power delivery.

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