A Purpose-Built Platform for the AI Era

A new player is making waves in the hyperscale world, and those familiar with digital infrastructure will recognize the name. Jose Ruiz, a seasoned data center expert and former US Navy pilot, has launched Vector Datacenters, a platform designed to meet the unique and growing needs of the AI era.

Ruiz takes the helm as Founder and CEO, channeling nearly two decades of experience building infrastructure at scale. From being part of the founding team at Compass Datacenters, to leading strategy at Stream Data Centers, and playing a key role at Equinix xScale, he’s had a front-row seat, and often the captain’s chair, in shaping how data infrastructure scales globally.

Now, he is using that experience to create a new platform designed for the future needs of the industry.

Purpose-built for AI, at Scale

Let’s be honest, traditional infrastructure isn’t cutting it anymore. AI workloads are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, especially when it comes to power and scale. That’s exactly the problem Vector is solving. Their approach? Hyperscale development meets behind-the-meter power, unlocking gigawatt-scale environments with predictable, reliable energy access. Think black-start capable systems, islandable power, and seamless transitions when the grid blinks. Energy is coordinated with the compute itself, adapting in real-time to workload needs.

It’s not just engineering for scale, it’s engineering for control, uptime, and future flexibility, whether that’s evolving fuel sources, battery storage, or grid-integration paths.

Trust Isn’t a Buzzword Here

Ruiz isn’t doing this alone, and he’s not pulling together a leadership team just for show. Vector’s executive lineup includes deep talent in energy, infrastructure, and capital markets. Dr. Irene Di Martino brings global energy systems expertise, Paul Ezekiel adds years of institutional finance experience in energy investment, and Ruiz himself is putting all his chips on the table to make this work.

This isn’t just about buildings and power plants; it’s about relationships, execution, and building long-term trust with hyperscalers, AI-native platforms, and enterprise teams who can’t afford to wait.

A New AI Chapter, Just in Time

AI is now a driving force, reshaping all aspects of digital infrastructure, including power, cooling, site selection, and deployment timelines. As the industry prioritizes speed and reliability, Ruiz and his team are making a timely and strategic move.