Blantyre, Malawi [August 13, 2025] –Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced the appointment of International Power Control Systems (IPCS) as a distribution partner in Malawi. This new agreement marks a significant step in expanding Vertiv’s reach in the Malawian market, leveraging IPCS’s established experience in power control and alternative energy solutions.
The agreement includes the distribution of Vertiv's comprehensive critical digital infrastructure portfolio, including single-phase and three-phase AC power solutions, surge protection, integrated racks and cabinets, and IT infrastructure management solutions, to support the growing demands for compute and AI infrastructure in the region. “This collaboration will enhance IPCS’s product portfolio, reinforcing our position as a trusted leader in the Malawian market,” says Rumbidzai Bere, business development and marketing director at IPCS. “The combination of IPCS’s experience in power control and renewable energy and Vertiv’s innovative solutions, such as lithium-ion compatible UPS systems and IT infrastructure products, will bring a new layer of reliability and efficiency to organisations in Malawi, enabling them to equip their critical infrastructure with the resilient, scalable infrastructure needed to support them over time.”
Gary Chomse, Vertiv’s regional director for Central and Southern Africa, said, “Our collaboration with IPCS is a step toward reinforcing Vertiv’s local footprint and a strategic move to align with a well-established, respected partner. This is proof of our presence, commitment, and investment in the Malawian power control, data centre infrastructure, and alternative energy sectors. Through this partnership, Vertiv and IPCS are committed to contributing to Malawi’s technological evolution, providing businesses with the power and infrastructure solutions needed to support the country’s digital future.”
The Government of Malawi’s National Compact for Energy sets out Malawi’s vision and commitment to increasing access to electricity and alternative energy by 2030, with the aim of providing electricity to 70% of the population.
“This means that, as digital transformation accelerates and electrification efforts continue, there is immense potential for growth in the IT and power sectors,” Bere said. “With Malawi’s youthful population, 80% of whom are under the age of 35, we also believe that the rise in IT skills, the use of AI and cybersecurity advancements will further drive demand for sophisticated data centre solutions.”
IPCS, a wholly Malawian-owned company, has built its reputation as a leader in power solutions since its foundation in 1998. With a strong track record in supplying, installing, and maintaining critical power infrastructure, including uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), data centre solutions, automatic voltage regulators, surge protectors, and alternative energy systems, IPCS is well-positioned to supply, install, and support Vertiv solutions in Malawi.
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