We tell you about it through the voices of colleagues-Claudio Modelli, Luciano Pitirollo and Daniele Sarro-who work in this sector every day in contact with clients, but also through the Docufilm we made for the "House of Leonardo" in Bologna, with the collaboration of Karim Hantout.
The enhancement of our customer proposition, from an integrated perspective across our lines of business, is one of our growth levers, even more so when it is supported by the implementation of innovative solutions.
Similarly, our "strategic agility," thus the ability that historically distinguishes us to be able to adapt quickly to market challenges, allows us to reposition ourselves according to the opportunities that emerge and that distinguish a historical context such as the current one, which is undergoing great evolution.
Claudio, the Data Center market today is showing extraordinary dynamism.
Yes, in Italy we have now reached 500 MW of installed IT power (more than half of which is in commercial Data Centers) and we are projected to reach 1 GW IT in the next 2 years.
Approximately €5 billion has been spent in the last two years and a further €10 billion of investment is expected by 2026-27.
Cefla Engineering, with its engineering and construction expertise capitalized over time, operates in both the new hyperscale DC segment and the redevelopment and expansion of existing data centers.
Rapid technological evolution makes available increasingly high-performance, high-power-density IT systems and equipment, which can make even conversion work on existing infrastructure economically competitive.
The redevelopment of an existing data center and the conversion of unused buildings then has a definite advantage in terms of sustainability as it avoids land consumption; if one also considers the complexity and duration of the authorization processes of a new intervention, one also benefits from a definite reduction in the time required for implementation.
Luciano, what are the solutions Cefla can propose when we talk about Computing Centers?
Cefla Engineering makes its design capabilities available to operators approaching any type of intervention.
We offer consolidated skills not only in the realization of technological plants, but also with a General Contracting approach as in the case of the realization of the "House of Leonardo" in Bologna for Cineca. We realize and manage the energy systems serving these critical infrastructures, including with innovative self-production systems such as NOVA by Cefla, which integrates innovative fuel-cell technology, or even with consumption management and optimization solutions through Artificial Intelligence such as EN.VISION.
Above all, we support those who work in this sector through qualified and certified personnel, with a partnership approach, for the maintenance and operation of any kind of infrastructure, with a view to Facility Management.
Daniele, what does it mean for data centers to optimize PUE?
Forward-thinking clients come to us, driven by the need to optimize PUE-which indicates the measure of how efficient a data center is in using the electricity that powers it-and thus transform their Data Centers into engines of efficiency and sustainability.
Cefla is also the strategic partner that makes the difference in this. Technological acceleration, empowered by artificial intelligence, opens up unprecedented scenarios: high-performance solutions that make Data Centers not only economically competitive, but also genuine models of sustainability.
Our maintenance engineering is the key to unlocking the hidden value in their assets. We offer tailored solutions for energy savings and heat recovery, optimizing consumption through artificial intelligence logics that anticipate and respond to Data Center needs.
At the heart of this transformation is our EN.VISION platform. An intuitive and powerful interface that translates data complexity into clear and decisive information. EN.VISION is not just a tool, but a true co-pilot that works alongside operators, providing them with the compass to navigate facility management choices and maximize performance.
And now, we leave the floor to Karim, who will tell us live about the project to build "Leonardo's House," Cineca's supercomputer, at the Tecnopolo in Bologna.
Cineca is among the largest computing centers in Italy and one of the most advanced in the world for High Performance Computing (HPC). At the same time, it is one of the most important providers of solutions and services for universities, research centers, the Ministry of Education and Merit, and the Ministry of University and Research.
In the area of supercomputing, its activities range from infrastructure management to the development of frontier applications, co-design of technology solutions, and research and innovation projects.
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Published on July 04, 2025
