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In a significant development for the Asian tech landscape, France-based data center operator Etix Everywhere has inaugurated its latest facility, BKK#2, in Bangkok, Thailand. This new addition boasts a robust capacity of 23 megawatts (MW), positioning it as a…
Vietnam is set to take a bold step into the world of artificial intelligence with the announcement of a groundbreaking partnership. The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), in collaboration with LG CNS and Korea Investment Real Asset Management,…
DayOne has officially broken ground on its inaugural hyperscale data centre in Singapore, marking a significant milestone for the company and the region’s technological landscape. Located in the heart of Singapore, the facility is set to offer a remarkable 20…
Vietnam has embarked on a transformative journey by officially launching its National Data Center (NDC), a significant step toward overhauling the digital framework pivotal for the nation’s governance and data management. This initiative follows the recent…
Vietnam has taken a significant step forward in its digital evolution with the launch of its National Data Center (NDC), a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing the nation’s digital infrastructure and governance. This launch comes in the wake of the 2025 Data…
In a groundbreaking initiative, researchers from the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science have developed an innovative and sustainable approach to tackling electronic waste by transforming outdated smartphones into miniature data centers. This…
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of Southeast Asia, EdgePoint Philippines is making significant strides to close the connectivity gap that has hindered many underserved communities. With the rise of digital demand, the company is ambitiously rolling…
Viettel has started building a new data center campus in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This will be Viettel’s largest data center yet, boasting a capacity of 140 MW and around 10,000 racks. The facility will cover approximately 40,000 sqm (430,555 sq. ft.) on a…
Nationally, projections indicate that AI investments in APAC are expected to reach USD 110 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% from 2023 to 2028. As AI technologies become integral to various sectors, the demand for…
Sean Yuan, Vice President of International Business and General Manager of Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, and the South Pacific Region at Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, stated, “Our latest data center strengthens our commitment to providing…
The consortium, which includes DBS, Deutsche Bank, Global Infrastructure Partners (BlackRock subsidiary), HSBC, ING, and Natixis CIB, joined IFC in funding the first phase of the project in Johor Bahru. This initial 98-megawatt facility is part of a larger…
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s initiative will establish specific zones where foreign-owned facilities can offer digital infrastructure services to local companies. Jin Zhuanglong, the Minister of Industry and Information Technology,…
The partnership includes HGC’s integration into the VITRO Partner Network (VPN), a collaboration led by PLDT Enterprise that brings together carriers, system integrators, and technology firms. This network allows partners to integrate VITRO’s infrastructure…
This certification validates the data center as a secure location for enterprises to run AI and other demanding applications using NVIDIA-accelerated computing infrastructure. The certification was awarded to the Osaka 7 Data Center (OS7) in Ibaraki City,…
Google has opened its third data center in Singapore, marking 15 years since Google’s first office was established in Southeast Asia in the small city-state in 2007. Including this data center, Google has committed a total of $850 million in investment in…
Console Connect by PCCW Global has today entered into a distribution agreement with Master Concept, an award-winning cloud technology advisor, to deliver agile cloud networking solutions to businesses across the Asia Pacific region. Master Concept provides…
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