Align Enhances Assessments & Modernization Practice to Guide Enterprise Clients Toward AI Infrastructure Readiness

Align is proud to announce the expansion of its Data Center Assessments & Modernization practice with the addition of two industry leaders, Jakob Steinmetz and Jason Bishop. This expansion enhances Align’s ability to guide clients through the evolving demands of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure.

“Our clients are facing pressure to modernize their data center environments for AI workloads,” said Jim Dooling, CEO of Align. “With the addition of Jakob and Jason, we have expanded our team and our methodology to help organizations assess, remediate, or relocate their critical infrastructure to meet the evolving power and cooling requirements that these workloads demand.”

People: Driving Innovation Through Expertise

Jakob Steinmetz, a seasoned data center strategy and critical facilities expert, brings over a decade of experience in site selection, infrastructure assessment, and portfolio consolidation. His deep understanding of resiliency, capacity planning, and risk mitigation will be instrumental in helping clients evaluate their current data center environments and determine the best path forward—whether that means remediation or relocation.

“AI workloads are pushing the limits of traditional infrastructure,” said Jakob Steinmetz, Professional Services Manager at Align. “We’re here to help clients understand what’s possible within their existing footprint—and when it’s time to think bigger.”

Joining him is Jason Bishop, a technology sales leader with a strong track record in enterprise customer acquisition and strategic advisory services. Jason will focus on expanding Align’s high-impact solutions for customers and partners alike.

“Modernization isn’t just about technology. It is about aligning people, process, and tools to drive business outcomes,” said Jason Bishop, Sales Manager at Align. “We’re excited to partner with clients and guide them through that journey.”

Process: A Structured Path to AI Readiness

Align’s methodology begins with a comprehensive review of a client’s existing data center infrastructure. The team conducts detailed assessments to identify gaps in resiliency, design, and capacity. If the facility can be retrofitted to support AI workloads, Align provides a roadmap for modernization. If not, the team supports clients through the process of identifying and migrating to a new, AI-ready facility.

Tools: Asset Point®— Linking Critical Infrastructure to Technology Strategy

As part of Align’s Current State Assessment, Asset Point®, the company’s Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform, plays a pivotal role in evaluating the readiness of a facility to support AI and next-generation technology. A comprehensive understanding of the environment—specifically power, cooling, and space—is essential to understanding the requirements of AI and HPC workloads.

Asset Point® delivers unparalleled visibility into technology assets, enabling clients to assess capacity, model “what-if” scenarios, and manage infrastructure proactively.

With its open architecture and integration with emerging AI tools, Asset Point empowers organizations to move from reactive to predictive infrastructure management—driving efficiency, reducing risk, and accelerating time to value.

To learn more about Asset Point and explore the 2025 Asset Point Roadmap, click here.

About Align:

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. For over 38 years, leading firms worldwide have relied on Align to guide them through IT challenges, delivering complete, secure solutions for business change and growth. Align is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has offices in New York, London, Chicago, San Francisco, Arizona, New Jersey, and Virginia. Learn more at www.align.com.

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“Our clients are facing pressure to modernize their data center environments for AI workloads, we have expanded our team and our methodology to help organizations meet these demands."