XYZ Reality appoints Anthony Canipa as Vice President of Customer Success

XYZ Reality has appointed Anthony Canipa as Vice President of Customer Success, further expanding the company's leadership team.

Anthony Canipa joins XYZ Reality with more than a decade of experience in the data centre sector, having been involved in the delivery of over 1.2 gigawatts of data centre capacity worldwide. His career has been built around construction scheduling, project controls, and digital transformation, where he has used data-driven approaches to facilitate decisions across complex, multi-site portfolios.

Canipa has previously held senior global positions at Microsoft and Yondr. During his time at these organisations, he oversaw significant data centre programmes and led the introduction of digital tools designed to enhance performance, transparency, and accountability. His professional focus has included utilising new technologies to deliver efficiencies and support the industry's move toward more digital and measurable processes.

According to XYZ Reality, Canipa is also recognised for being an early adopter of the company's technology, notably using the platform to enhance project visibility and as evidence in resolving a major project claims dispute.

Direct experience

"I've been incredibly passionate about XYZ Reality's product for years," said Anthony Canipa, VP of Customer Success at XYZ Reality. "I've used it at every level - from the boardroom to the construction site - and seen firsthand how it bridges the gap between guesswork and real progress. "Joining the team feels like an inevitable next step following my experience as a Hyperscaler and Developer, and through completing academic research in AI, Data & Analytics focused on technology adoption in the construction sector. I believe XYZ will transform the industry by giving project teams and executives the clarity and confidence they've been missing, and by building stronger, more data-driven relationships with our clients. I look forward to supporting the XYZ team & our clients achieve this."

In his new role as Vice President of Customer Success, Canipa will be tasked with strengthening client partnerships, increasing customer adoption, and ensuring value realisation from XYZ Reality's construction delivery platform. He will work closely with delivery teams to maintain consistent quality across projects, supporting both clients and internal teams.

Company perspective

Waleed Zafar, Chief Revenue Officer of XYZ Reality, said: "We're excited to have Anthony join XYZ Reality. He brings a rare combination of deep industry experience and forward-thinking innovation - someone who truly understands the challenges our customers face and how technology can transform the way projects are delivered. Anthony's energy, authenticity, and customer-first mindset perfectly reflect who we are as a company - not just on individual projects, but across entire portfolios."

This appointment comes as the data centre market continues to evolve, with organisations seeking solutions to increase the predictability and reliability of project outcomes through advanced digital tools. XYZ Reality is positioning itself as a partner in this process by offering technology that integrates augmented reality and intelligent project controls, aimed at supporting faster, more accurate decision-making and improved project delivery.

XYZ Reality reports having managed over USD $14 billion in mission-critical projects through its platform, noting that its customers have experienced benefits in terms of reduced construction costs, quicker project timelines, and enhanced quality assurance. The company describes its approach as one that equips teams with real-time, objective field data, allowing for more effective tracking of progress and quality on construction sites and reducing the likelihood of delays.

Canipa's appointment follows a recent expansion of XYZ Reality's senior leadership, with hires including a new Chief Revenue Officer. The company's wider strategy is geared towards ensuring that clients can operate with increased transparency and data-led decision making as they deliver major projects under growing time and quality pressures.

XYZ Reality's investment in customer success and ongoing digital transformation aligns with trends within the data centre industry, where speed, scale, and accountability are increasingly important to stakeholders across the sector.