Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd has announced the launch of DIAVAULT, a newly developed industrial-grade edge data centre platform that it said will serve as a foundation for its Industrial Digital Infrastructure business.
In a media release, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI) said DIAVAULT is designed as a secure, high-performance digital infrastructure solution that enables on-site data processing and artificial intelligence (AI) utilisation in an on-premises environment.
The company stated that the platform integrates power supply, cooling systems and data processing functions, allowing customers to process information locally while maintaining stable operations.
According to MHI, the launch responds to growing demand for real-time processing of large data volumes as IoT and AI adoption expands across industries.
The company said cloud-centric processing models can present challenges, including latency and data confidentiality risks, and that edge computing – which enables distributed processing closer to devices and users – is becoming increasingly important in industrial settings.
MHI said DIAVAULT centers on a high-security edge data center capable of supporting a range of needs, from small-scale deployments to inference data centers of several megawatts.
The company added that the platform can be applied to AI inference environments at manufacturing sites, research facilities, defense-related fields and 5G connectivity environments where low latency is required.
As part of the rollout, MHI said it has opened a demonstration AI data center at the Yokohama Hardtech Hub within its Yokohama Works to validate various use cases.
According to the company, the facility is equipped with servers incorporating next-generation GPUs specialised for AI processing and uses two-phase direct chip cooling technology to deliver high computing performance and low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).
MHI stated that the server room, comparable in size to two 20-foot containers, is designed to provide sufficient maintenance space for large-depth servers and includes a coolant distribution unit and an uninterruptible power supply to ensure continuous power feed.
The company also said it has deployed proprietary digital integrated air conditioning control technology that monitors server load and optimises air conditioning and heat sources to achieve year-round energy efficiency.
In addition, MHI said DIAVAULT incorporates two-factor authentication for facility access and remote monitoring across the entire site to enable stable unmanned operation.
Looking ahead, MHI said it plans to leverage its engineering expertise in social infrastructure, data center power and cooling systems, and digital technologies to advance resilient and secure AI infrastructure.
Through DIAVAULT, the company said it aims to support the wider adoption and co-creation of advanced and reliable AI infrastructure in collaboration with domestic and international partners.
