What do beer, spirits, and artificial intelligence have in common? More than you might think. In a major move that reverberates beyond industrial tech, Ecolab Inc. (ECL)— a global leader in water, hygiene, and process solutions — has agreed to acquire CoolIT Systems, a Calgary‑born specialist in liquid‑cooling technology, for approximately US $4.75 billion. At first glance, this sounds far removed from the beverage sector. But look closer, and you see a fascinating...