Jacobs Launches NVIDIA Omniverse DSX-Based Digital Twin for Gigawatt AI Data Centers
Jacobs unveiled a digital twin solution using NVIDIA Omniverse DSX to plan and optimize gigawatt-scale AI data centers, accelerating deployment and boosting energy efficiency. The modular reference design enables real-time virtual commissioning and integrates compute, power and cooling, reducing capital risk and lifecycle operating expenses.
1. Digital Twin Launch Details
Jacobs released its Data Center Digital Twin solution built on NVIDIA Omniverse DSX blueprint, enabling virtual planning, simulation and optimization of gigawatt-scale AI data centers. The solution aims to improve speed to deployment, energy performance and long-term operations by replicating compute, power, cooling and water systems in real time.
2. Modular Reference Design and Integration
The standardized reference design supports secure integration of on-premises power configurations, indoor airflow simulations and advanced subsystem modeling, offering visibility from early planning through virtual commissioning. Jacobs’ modular approach allows rapid, repeatable deployment of AI facilities and lays groundwork for future 250-megawatt data center solutions.
3. Strategic Implications and Availability
The first module is now available for owners and operators, positioning Jacobs to capture growing demand under its $12 billion revenue platform and 43,000-strong workforce. CEO Bob Pragada highlighted the solution’s potential to reduce capital uncertainty and operational risks as AI infrastructure scales to gigawatt levels.