AIB Data Centers Names Jason Burnett as Operations Chief
The firm also announced a significant expansion in its power capacity to 120 megawatts for AI operations.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Data Centers
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AIB Data Centers has appointed industry veteran Jason Burnett as its new Chief Operations Officer. This leadership change coincides with the firm expanding its total contracted power capacity to 120 megawatts.
Why it matters
The company is strengthening its operating infrastructure to support upcoming construction projects and delivery schedules for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads.
AIB Data Centers increased its total power capacity to 120 megawatts, supported by a 50 megawatt, 12-year agreement with Nebius at its CLT1 campus. The firm specializes in modular infrastructure deployment for high-performance computing.
The players
Jason Burnett
He is the new Chief Operations Officer at AIB Data Centers who previously led operations at Hivelocity and served in the United States Marine Corps.
Jerry Tang
He is the Chief Executive Officer at AIB Data Centers to whom Jason Burnett will report.
Nebius
This technology company entered into a 12-year agreement with AIB Data Centers for 50 megawatts of capacity.
AIB Data Centers
This organization specializes in modular infrastructure for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence workloads.
The details
Jason Burnett will oversee procurement, construction execution, and daily operations for the New York-based firm. He brings 20 years of industry experience to the role, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Hivelocity.
Timeline
Jason Burnett officially assumed the role of Chief Operations Officer on October 26, 2026.
The official announcement regarding the leadership appointment was released on October 28, 2026.
The Tech Race
This leadership appointment and infrastructure expansion mirror the industry-wide scramble to secure power capacity for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The move positions AIB Data Centers to compete by utilizing modular deployment against legacy centralized models.
The expansion of high-performance computing capacity may improve the availability and speed of cloud-based AI services for users. These infrastructure upgrades are designed to ensure projects are delivered on schedule to keep pace with digital demand.
The takeaway
The addition of an experienced operations leader suggests AIB is shifting its focus toward scaling its project execution capabilities. This move highlights how critical reliable infrastructure management has become in the competitive landscape of AI-focused data centers.
Further reading
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More information
Visit the AIB Data Centers corporate website to view the latest company announcements.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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