Sunbird vs Vertiv:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Vertiv had more branded searches than Sunbird among data centre infrastructure management worldwide. Vertiv had about 165,000 branded searches, while Sunbird had 49,500. Vertiv made up 17.1% of all data centre infrastructure management searches we track, and Sunbird accounted for 5.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about data centre infrastructure management, Sunbird appeared in all five answers and Vertiv in three. Sunbird was mentioned before Vertiv in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Vertiv, about 3 searches for every 1 for Sunbird
Who does AI mention more?
Sunbird, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Sunbird, named ahead of Vertiv in every answer
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Top data centre infrastructure management in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sunbird appeared in all five answers. Vertiv was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sunbird was listed before Vertiv in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Sunbird5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Schneider Electric4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nlyte4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Vertiv3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Device423 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NetBox2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hyperview2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about data centre infrastructure management
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which data centre infrastructure management system should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best data centre infrastructure management systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best data centre infrastructure management system for data centre operations?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“data centre infrastructure management”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dcim platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Sunbird or Vertiv more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Sunbird and Vertiv by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven data centre infrastructure management we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Vertiv, Sunbird. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Schneider Electric | Vertiv | NetBox | Sunbird | Device42 | Nlyte | Hyperview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.7% | 14.1% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 0.85% | 0.13% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 71.7% | 14.3% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.5% | 14% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 0.68% | 0.14% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.4% | 14.1% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 0.69% | 0.13% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.4% | 17% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 0.68% | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.7% | 14.4% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 0.58% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.6% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 0.67% | 0.12% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 66.7% | 16.4% | 9% | 7.3% | 0.53% | 0.12% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.1% | 19.5% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 0.64% | 0.12% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.5% | 16.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 0.66% | 0.11% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.8% | 16.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.54% | 0.11% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.6% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 0.46% | 0.09% | <0.01% |
How has the Sunbird and Vertiv comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Vertiv was ahead of Sunbird in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunbird’s share of searches among data centre infrastructure management worldwide moved from 6.4% to 5.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vertiv’s share of searches among data centre infrastructure management worldwide moved from 14.1% to 17.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for data centre infrastructure management worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sunbird lost share of searches among data centre infrastructure management worldwide, from 7.5% to 5.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Vertiv worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 165K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sunbird’s and Vertiv’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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