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Turn Complexity Into Clarity

Data centre development can involve dozens of subcontractors and global suppliers, leading to tangled chains of communication and potential delays.

Matrak connects every link in the chain, from the local to the international. You can manage every product in transit or on-site.

The result? Your team gets comprehensive insights into component availability and timelines. Cut down on risks and delays that can impact your schedule.

Meet Strict ESG Requirements During Data Centre Procurement

Data centres operate at the cutting edge, not just in technology, but also in sustainability standards. Meeting client-driven ESG targets is non-negotiable, but can mean extra work.

Matrak simplifies Scope 3 carbon tracking, letting you pull data straight from your suppliers to produce accurate, auditable reports. There is no need to rely on time-sucking spreadsheets. This instant visibility keeps you compliant and minimizes the workload for your team.

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Real-Time Monitoring of Data Centre Procurement

Matrak is more than a tracking tool, it’s a fully-integrated supply chain platform. It provides live updates on every part whether in transit, installed, or stored.

With Matrak, your subcontractors can view what’s completed and identify any risks quickly, leading to better communication and fewer surprises on-site.

Plus, Matrak automates documentation, so your team can focus on building, not spreadsheets.


Matrak Keeps You In Control

Factory Inspections

Matrak’s comprehensive inspection + quality tracking tool keeps your products in good health. 

Whether it’s chillers, CRAC units, Switchboards or UPSs  you can ensure the quality of your assets with a full activity log of your inspections programme. 

Easy Visualisation

Matrak’s interactive 2D drawings let data center procurement teams track every component’s exact location, installation status, and condition. They can quickly spot and address delays or missing parts without the paperwork.

This visibility is crucial for managing long lead-time items like chillers, CRAC units, and switchboards.  Reduce downtime by providing instant, shared insights into what’s ready for install and what’s pending.

Live Carbon Tracking

Our carbon tracking tools streamline monthly reporting requirements.  Matrak automatically calculates and shares the embodied carbon of products eliminating the manual work for suppliers.

This is especially vital for data center procurement. Matrak uniquely tracks carbon data for each item, ensuring providers meet strict ESG targets.

Join the Matrak Network

With over 800 companies on the Network and having run over 500 construction projects, Matrak has a global reach, linking you with trusted suppliers worldwide. Join the hundreds already benefiting from Matrak’s network and unlock the full potential of streamlined supply chain management.

FAQs

Data privacy is everything on my projects. How does Matrak measure up?

Matrak uses the highest level of security. Hosted by AWS in Australia, and backed by independent security audits and pen tests. Matrak brings you visibility across a diverse and global supplier base without compromising security.

How do suppliers get onboard?

We know that critical DC products are procured years in advance, by major multinationals who are not going to change processes for just one project. Matrak can automatically capture and analyze data from their production, quality and shipping reports. You’ll get a real-time, auditable record of what was shipped, by when. You get peace-of-mind around deployment timelines without dealing with the change management.

How do I track product handling, factory/warehouse inspections and commissioning steps?

Matrak’s QR codes can provide 1:1 traceability of individual products throughout data centre procurement. Our comprehensive quality and inspection suite allows site, factory and warehouse teams to complete their checks and upload photos. All while providing real-time transparency of what’s happening to materials. Please check out this post for more details on how Matrak supports quality, inspections and commissioning.