Planon launches data center operations software

Planon unveiled Planon for Data Centers on June 11, 2026, targeting operators that need tighter uptime, risk, compliance and energy control across distributed facilities. The company says the new platform connects maintenance, asset, alarm, SLA and sustainability workflows with existing infrastructure systems.

Why it matters: - Data center operators are facing faster growth, tighter uptime demands and more operational complexity as global capacity expands. - Planon is positioning the new product as a purpose-built alternative to generic facilities tools that can create fragmentation and human error in mission-critical environments.

What happened: - Planon launched Planon for Data Centers on June 11, 2026. - The product is designed for enterprise, colocation, hyperscale and edge operators. - The solution is meant to support distributed, mission-critical portfolios across multiple sites.

The details: - Planon for Data Centers combines maintenance, compliance, asset lifecycle management and energy-related workflows in one platform. - The software elevates computerized maintenance management system capabilities for mission-critical environments. - The platform integrates with existing data center infrastructure management, building management and electrical power management systems. - The company says operators can use the system without replacing monitoring tools already in place. - Key functions include preventive, predictive, corrective and condition-based maintenance for power, cooling and building systems. - The platform includes full audit trails and mobile access for field technicians. - Live infrastructure data can automatically create and route work orders. - The software supports faster incident response and structured change control. - The platform includes colocation and SLA management for multi-tenant environments. - The software provides transparent reporting, controlled access and service level monitoring. - Energy, efficiency and sustainability tracking covers energy use, cooling performance and carbon metrics at asset and site level. - Safety, risk and compliance tools provide traceability for incidents, inspections and maintenance. - The platform generates audit-ready documentation for internal and regulatory requirements. - Planon says the solution supports consistent governance across multiple sites.

Between the lines: - The launch reflects a broader shift in data centers from building management to infrastructure-grade operational control. - JLL’s 2026 Global Data Center Outlook projects 14% CAGR through 2030 and nearly 100 GW of new capacity between 2026 and 2030. - That growth makes integrated visibility and resilience more valuable as operations scale. - Planon CEO Peter Ankerstjerne said operators want complete control over assets, risks and performance without added complexity. - Ankerstjerne said the product combines CMMS expertise with real-time integration across critical systems.

What’s next: - Planon will use the new product to serve operators that need coordinated maintenance, compliance, asset health and energy management across a growing footprint. - The company is betting that data center operators will prefer specialized software that works alongside existing DCIM, BMS and EPMS systems rather than replacing them. - Planon directs readers to more information.