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Asian Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Data centers

A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data centers (DC).

What to know about Data centers

Data centers serve as the backbone of our digital world, housing the critical infrastructure that powers the internet, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations. They are pivotal in managing the ever-expanding volume of data generated across industries and consumers globally.

This collection of stories highlights the dynamic growth and technological innovations shaping data centers today. From expansions into emerging markets like Indonesia and Malaysia to the creation of AI-ready and sustainable campuses, data centers are evolving to meet increasing demands for performance, scalability, and environmental responsibility.

Readers will find insights into advancements in cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Moreover, the integration of AI and edge computing within data center architectures demonstrates how the industry adapts to modern workloads and latency-sensitive applications.

Security remains a critical theme, as data centers bolster defenses against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with emerging regulations. Partnerships between global tech firms and local providers underscore the importance of connectivity, interconnection, and hybrid cloud strategies in today’s data ecosystem.

Exploring these stories offers a comprehensive view of how data centers underpin digital transformation, drive innovation, and face challenges in sustainability, infrastructure expansion, and operational excellence.

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Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Interviews

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Recent Data centers News

Microsoft pledges USD $1 billion for Thailand AI hub
EduTech

Microsoft pledges USD $1 billion for Thailand AI hub

Microsoft to pour more than USD $1 billion into Thailand's cloud and AI build-out, as it deepens work on skills, governance and local partnerships.

Last month

Microsoft pledges USD $5.5 billion for Singapore AI
EduTech

Microsoft pledges USD $5.5 billion for Singapore AI

Microsoft to invest USD $5.5 billion in Singapore as it expands AI infrastructure and free training for students, teachers and nonprofit leaders.

Last month

DayOne to invest GBP £28 billion in Malaysia by 2026
Shared services

DayOne to invest GBP £28 billion in Malaysia by 2026

DayOne to create more than 1,200 direct jobs in Malaysia as its GBP £28 billion expansion cements the country as its biggest global base.

Last month

HPE updates Complete Care with AI tools for hybrid IT
IT services

HPE updates Complete Care with AI tools for hybrid IT

HPE folds AI-powered tools and expert advisory into Complete Care service as Singapore and Southeast Asian customers juggle hybrid infrastructure.

Mon, 30th Mar 2026

GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore amid investment surge
Cloud Services

GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore amid investment surge

GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore, drawing 550+ tech firms and 250 investors managing over USD $350 billion amid an AI investment boom.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT buys S$1.4bn assets, enters Japan
Property Market

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT buys S$1.4bn assets, enters Japan

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to buy Singapore and Osaka assets for SGD $1.4 billion, boosting logistics, business space and data centres.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

FPT deploys Plume cloud Wi‑Fi to boost homes in Vietnam
Cloud Services

FPT deploys Plume cloud Wi‑Fi to boost homes in Vietnam

Vietnam's FPT is deploying Plume's cloud-managed Wi‑Fi to boost in‑home coverage, performance and security across its broadband base.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Hitachi expands iQ stack for on-prem agentic AI with NVIDIA
Customer service

Hitachi expands iQ stack for on-prem agentic AI with NVIDIA

Hitachi Vantara widens its iQ stack with new NVIDIA-powered options and tools to run agentic AI securely on-premises at production scale.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

AMD deepens South Korea AI push with NAVER, Upstage
Cloud Services

AMD deepens South Korea AI push with NAVER, Upstage

AMD inks AI infrastructure deals with NAVER Cloud and Upstage in South Korea, boosting its role in the country's sovereign AI push.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Indosat & Nvidia build AI Grid to power Sahabat-AI
Network Infrastructure

Indosat & Nvidia build AI Grid to power Sahabat-AI

Indosat partners with Nvidia to build a nationwide AI Grid and Sahabat-AI platform, bringing locally trained language models to Indonesia.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Indosat & Safaricom forge AI & fintech partnership
Fibre

Indosat & Safaricom forge AI & fintech partnership

Indosat and Safaricom have struck an AI and fintech alliance to boost smarter networks, fraud controls and mobile money in emerging markets.

Mon, 16th Mar 2026

Malaysia chases AI hub status but workplace use lags
Cloud Services

Malaysia chases AI hub status but workplace use lags

Malaysia pitches itself as a regional AI hub, but new research shows workplace adoption lags far behind the technology's potential.

Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Hitachi Vantara debuts AI-ready storage in Singapore
Business Continuity

Hitachi Vantara debuts AI-ready storage in Singapore

Hitachi Vantara launches new AI-ready block and object storage in Singapore to unify data platforms as enterprises scale production AI.

Thu, 12th Mar 2026

AirTrunk lands record JP¥191.6bn green loan for TOK1
Sustainability

AirTrunk lands record JP¥191.6bn green loan for TOK1

AirTrunk secures a record JP¥191.6bn green loan to refinance and expand its TOK1 hyperscale data centre campus in east Tokyo.

Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Cambodia steps up AI push to narrow regional tech gap
Agricultural Technology

Cambodia steps up AI push to narrow regional tech gap

Cambodia steps up its AI push under a draft strategy to drive growth and narrow regional digital gaps by 2030.

Mon, 9th Mar 2026

Beyond the booth: How tech companies can win at industry events
Marketing

Beyond the booth: How tech companies can win at industry events

Amid Asia's crowded tech fairs, companies win by weaving events into long-term storytelling, not relying on flashy booths alone.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Indosat opens Jakarta cyber hub to counter AI threats
Public Sector

Indosat opens Jakarta cyber hub to counter AI threats

Indosat opens Jakarta Security Command Centre with Cisco and Splunk, offering 24/7 managed cyber defence as AI-driven threats surge.

Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe
Robotics

Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe

Indosat partners with Nokia and Nvidia to make Southeast Asia's first AI-powered 5G call, linking Barcelona and Jakarta in real time.

Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Indonesia launches Sahabat-AI app to drive local AI
iOS

Indonesia launches Sahabat-AI app to drive local AI

Indonesia rolls out Sahabat-AI app, giving users nationwide access to a home-grown, culturally tuned large language model on mobile.

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Singapore Budget 2026 backs secure, cost‑savvy AI push
IT Industry

Singapore Budget 2026 backs secure, cost‑savvy AI push

Singapore's Budget 2026 fires up a national AI drive, tying innovation to cyber resilience, third‑party risk controls and strict cost discipline.

Mon, 16th Feb 2026

Job Moves