Salute has acquired data center training and consulting firm Advanced Data Center Consulting Group (ADCC Group)
The company (formerly Salute Mission Critical) announced the acquisition last week. Terms were not shared.
Founded in 2018, ADCC is described as a provider of AI-driven data center training and consulting services, and the acquisition will advance Salute’s global AI expansion strategy, the company said.
“The acquisition of ADCC solidifies Salute’s position as a progressive leader in our field,” says Erich Sanchack, CEO of Salute. “John Shultz and his team will provide invaluable training at all levels, from the C-Suite to sales teams, and, most critically, to those on the ground. In doing so, John and his team will bring unparalleled expertise in AI, cloud, and Edge computing to the table, all of which will greatly enhance our ability to serve clients with accurate knowledge of the implementation and operations of advanced data center models.”
The founder and executive consultant at ADCC, Shultz previously held positions at Digital Reality and Equinix, with stints at Verizon, Qwest, and elsewhere. He is now chief product officer and chief learning officer at Salute.
“Success in this new era of high-performance compute environments requires advanced training, operational discipline, and precise execution,” Shultz said. “The industry’s shift from air cooling to liquid cooling for next-generation AI workloads introduces complexities in data center operations. By combining ADCC’s deep expertise in AI data center training and consulting with Salute’s global leadership in commissioning and facilities management, we can equip operators with the skills and insights needed to navigate these challenges, ensuring high-performance environments that minimize downtime and maximize our clients’ investments.”
Founded in 2013, Salute operates from 12 global offices, providing resources to hyperscale, cloud, colocation, Edge, and enterprise clients. It provides integrated services such as facility operations and management, quality assurance, technical commissioning, and retrofitting services, to data center owners.
The company is headed up by former Digital Realty COO Sanchack, who was appointed in March 2023.
New Mountain Capital acquired a majority stake in Salute last year from LLR Partners, which still has a minority investment in the company.
Salute acquired data center solutions and strategic advisory service provider Keysource earlier this year in its first deal since being taken over by New Mountain.
Salute has previously bought Irish engineering consultancy firm OBMG, US data center consultant Iconicx Critical Solutions, and UK-based AMS Helix, a digital infrastructure solution provider.
Salute’s workforce includes a high percentage of veterans of the US Armed Forces. Salute founder Lee Kirby explained why former military personnel were a good fit in the data center industry in a DCD interview in 2018.
