Securing AI data centers from fab to rack

The most valuable assets in an AI data center are the chips. Knowing they are genuine, and where they are, is now a strategic question.

Why AI compute is different

AI data centers concentrate enormous value in accelerators and servers. They also sit at the center of national policy on advanced computing, which raises questions about where advanced chips are deployed and who uses them.

Four layers of data center trust

1. Hardware identity

Every accelerator and server should be able to prove it is genuine before it goes into production.

2. Supply chain custody

Each handoff from foundry to rack should be authenticated and recorded.

3. Location and use

Operators increasingly need to document where advanced compute is deployed and for whom.

4. Energy

Power is the other critical input. Authenticated metering helps make energy records reliable.

How VAI helps

VAI is designed to verify hardware from fab to rack, hold untrusted equipment at intake, support location and end-use verification of authenticated chips, and authenticate metering and access. Explore VAI for data centers.

Published October 18, 2026 · Velacomm Insights