Omen AI adds liquid know-how in $16 million Aquatic Labs acquisition

Omen AI acquired Aquatic Labs in a $16 million deal to combine their technologies to create a more comprehensive water sensor for data centers. Omen AI's sensors detect elements in the water, while Aquatic Labs' sensor tests alkalinity. The combination aims to automate the process of monitoring cooling fluids in data centers, reducing the need for manual sampling and laboratory testing. The deal brings together two startups tackling the data center water problem, which is expected to triple in the next five years, with U.S. data centers using 17 to 19 billion gallons of water per year. The combined technology will provide a 'richer picture' of the water and fluid, according to Aquatic Labs' CEO Allan Adams.