Louth gains 80 jobs as part of Suretank diversification strategy

Suretank has announced that it is creating 80 new jobs in Louth, Ireland, by the end of  2025. The new jobs come on the back of an ambitious diversification strategy and will help the Louth company to reach revenues of €75m by year-end 2025 – up from €50m in 2024. From its own facilities, Suretank custom-designs, engineers, manufactures and ships modular and tank solutions for its highly regulated and sustainability-conscious global customer base.  In 2016, 90% of Suretank’s customers operated in the offshore oil and gas industry. Since then, spurred by a global crash in oil and gas prices and utilising its core engineering competencies and expertise, Suretank has diversified its operations. It is now servicing a wider pool of industries, with customers operating in offshore wind and other renewables, data centres, pharma, recycling and electricity grids. They span 23 countries, across five continents. The new jobs represent a significant investment from Suretank in its people and will bring the company to a team of more than 300. Suretank will hire in the areas of sales and marketing, engineering, quality assurance, operations and finance. The expanded team will provide the resources necessary to service new industries and increase capacity. The roles will be based in Suretank’s Dunleer headquarters, as well as its manufacturing facilities, all in Co. Louth. The facilities enable Suretank to build customer solutions entirely offsite before shipping and retrofitting them. This ensures greater health and safety standards for customers and the ability to meet the most stringent certifications by building in controlled environments. Martin Winters, Managing Director, Suretank, says, “This has been an exciting time for our business. We have an incredibly experienced, high-performance in-house team that includes more than 100 engineers, welders and electricians. They are the backbone to our strong reputation for excellence and innovation. It is thanks to their industry-leading expertise that we were able to ensure we meet the highest levels of certification and regulation in every industry, anywhere in the world. As a result, we always deliver on our commitments and this has enabled us to scale so seamlessly into more industries.  “Thanks to the success of our diversification strategy, we will now continue to grow our team. Our further investment in Louth will help us to meet customer demand, while also preparing for the rapid growth in operations and revenues that lies ahead.”

LINX Mombasa ready for business in Kenya

The London Internet Exchange (LINX)’s new interconnection hub, LINX Mombasa, is now ready for business. LINX Mombasa is a multi-site, interconnected Internet Exchange Point (IXP) within the iColo MBA1 and MBA2 data centres, strategically located in Kenya’s key digital gateway. The LINX operated IXP is a resilient, future-proof fabric providing a central meeting point for networks to pass their online traffic and keep it closer to the end user. This method known as peering, lowers network latency and improves overall performance and control. Mombasa is currently seeing strong growth in the interconnection market and is also one of the most internationally connected locations in Africa with seven submarine cables connecting Kenya to the entire coastline of Africa, as well as the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The expansion of LINX’s Kenyan footprint comes just over 12 months after the company launched its first IXP on the continent, LINX Nairobi. LINX’s global expansion strategy is always to deliver value to their existing member networks while being able to make a difference to the local connectivity ecosystem – for the good of the Internet. LINX Mombasa will provide both content delivery networks and local ISPs an alternative place to interconnect with additional services available across a resilient and redundant platform. LINX Head of Global Engagement, Nurani Nimpuno, comments, “We are thrilled to be extending our synergies with iColo, with whom we have had a successful journey at LINX Nairobi. We were seeing a demand for LINX services in Mombasa when we came to Kenya, and I am very pleased we can now start delivering the same value here.” LINX will be the first IXP to have a physical presence in both locations. The technical setup will mimic the engineering at LINX Nairobi using Nokia switches. Ranjith Cherickel, Founder & CEO of iColo, remarks, “We are delighted to host LINX Mombasa at our highly connected data centre facilities; MBA1 and MBA2. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing best-in-class infrastructure and services that drive digital transformation in Africa. The new IXP will create significant opportunities for partnerships, innovation, and growth in the region.” With the additional exchange point at iColo’s Mombasa campus, the peering traffic will continue to experience an upward trajectory and Mombasa City will continue to be the Gateway to East Africa. For more from The London Internet Exchange, click here.

Explosive growth in Madrid and Barcelona data centre markets

Structure Research, an independent research firm focused on cloud and data centre infrastructure, has released its latest Madrid + Barcelona Data Centre Market Report, which reveals unprecedented growth in these emerging European markets. The report projects Madrid’s built-out data centre capacity to reach 1GW by 2030 - a sevenfold increase from 2024 - while Barcelona is expected to exceed 225MW in the same timeframe. The colocation market in Madrid is forecasted to hit €413 million (£341m) by the end of 2025, growing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36%, while Barcelona’s colocation sector will reach €124.8 million (£103m), with a CAGR of 33.3%. This growth is largely driven by hyperscale cloud demand, increased AI workloads, and enhanced connectivity from new subsea cable investments across Iberia. “Madrid and Barcelona have rapidly become two of Europe’s most dynamic data centre markets,” says Ainsley Woods, Research Director at Structure Research. “Hyperscale cloud adoption, powered by major cloud providers, is accelerating expansion, while new subsea cable landings are transforming Iberia into a major global connectivity hub.” Key findings from the report Madrid: a hyperscale powerhouse • Madrid is set to become a 1GW market by 2030, fuelled by hyperscale cloud expansion• The colocation market will grow to €413 million in 2025, with a CAGR of 36%• Major cloud providers - including AWS, Microsoft, Google, and Oracle - have established cloud regions in Madrid, significantly increasing demand for both colocation and self-built facilities• Power constraints have delayed projects, leading some demand to shift to Milan, Zaragoza, and other Southern European markets• AI infrastructure providers, including CoreWeave, are investing in Madrid and Barcelona, leveraging Spain’s lower power costs and high renewable energy penetration Barcelona: an emerging connectivity hub • Barcelona’s data centre market is projected to grow fivefold, reaching 225MW by 2030• The city is positioning itself as an alternative connectivity hub to Marseille, benefiting from new subsea cable landings• Google Cloud and other providers are expanding their presence in Barcelona, recognising its strategic connectivity advantages Subsea cable expansion: Iberia’s rising global influence • Iberia is evolving into a major global interconnection hub, connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas• New high-capacity subsea cables - including 2Africa, Medusa, and EllaLink - are significantly enhancing connectivity, reducing latency, and diversifying routes• Barcelona is becoming a critical subsea landing point, complementing the established cable hubs in Lisbon and Marseille Challenges and market constraints Despite its rapid growth, the Madrid and Barcelona markets face significant challenges. Power allocation bottlenecks in Madrid have delayed several projects, with some developments stalled due to supply constraints. Spain’s permitting process remains complex, creating additional barriers to expansion. With demand outpacing available supply, the market remains a seller’s market in the short term. The Madrid + Barcelona Data Centre Market Report is a valuable resource for enterprises, hyperscalers, investors, and service providers looking to capitalise on Iberia’s growing digital infrastructure ecosystem. To access the executive summary click here, or to purchase the full report, click here.For more from Structure Research, click here.

Colt DCS launches new data centre in Japan

Colt Data Centre Services, a global provider of hyperscale and large enterprise data centre technologies, has announced the launch of its new hyperscale data centre, Inzai 4, in Tokyo, Japan. This expansion is the second site developed under the joint venture between Fidelity Investments and Mitsui & Co, and this latest site reinforces Colt DCS’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for data centre capacity and public cloud services in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. The first phase of the development is complete, with 4.8MW now operational. Once fully built, the site will deliver 20MW, increasing Colt DCS's total capacity in Inzai to 70MW. Inzai 4 is fully pre-let, which highlights the strong demand for Colt DCS’s innovations. The site was developed following Colt DCS’s Global Reference Design (GRD) guidelines. This means incorporating various low embodied carbon principles such as: reducing water waste during the cooling process, installing cooling chillers with low Global Warming Potential (GWP), and building the site structure with minimal steel and concrete usage. Colt DCS was the first provider to launch a hyperscale data centre in the Inzai area in 2011 and has continued to invest in the region, with plans already underway for its Inzai 5 facility. The area's stable bedrock, dense fibre connectivity, efficient rail links, proximity to Tokyo, and supportive local government make it a prime location for data centre expansion. Niclas Sanfridsson, CEO at Colt DCS, says, "The continued growth in digital services has created strong demand for hyperscale data centres in Japan. Inzai 4 is a testament to our commitment to meeting this demand and supporting the digital economy in the Asia-Pacific region. We are proud to contribute to the growth of the local community and remain a trusted partner for our customers worldwide." For more from Colt DCS, click here.

Fused connectors to increase system availability for data centres

Large buildings like data centres require a Building Automation System (BAS) to control Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), lighting, power supply, core IT and security systems. The control cabinets for those subsystems are built with fused terminal blocks or circuit breakers to protect against short-circuits or overcurrent. In the event of a short circuit, fixing the fault and finding the broken fuse is a time-consuming task. The fault may be in the switch cabinet or the device itself and several control cabinets may need to be examined before the fault can be isolated. With Han Protect, HARTING has developed a new connector that simplifies protection and reduces installation space in the control cabinet. Inside the connector, there is an insulation body that adapts an M12A-coded five-pole connector and integrates a 5 x 20mm miniature fuse. In the event of a short circuit, the fuse ensures that the supply to the connected units is quickly interrupted. A red LED on the Han Protect clearly identifies the blown fuse and enables quick, tool-less replacement without opening the cabinet. Due to the external mounting of the housings, up to 30% of installation space can be saved inside the cabinet. The main advantage of Han Protect is that extensive fuse terminal blocks are no longer required. The control units remain protected, Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) is reduced, and system availability is increased.To learn more about HARTING’s connectivity technology and pre-assembled cabling systems for data centres, visit the company on stand DC-536 at Data Centre World at London Excel, taking place on 12-13 March. As well as Han Protect, HARTING will be demonstrating its Han-Eco connectors, which improve energy efficiency by up to 50% by minimising the power lost in connections. The company will also be showing the ORV3 OCP Input Power Connector, which was developed alongside the Open Compute Project. It enables a more compact design for data centre infrastructure thanks to its shallower rack system. - To learn more about Han Protect and request a free sample, click here. For more from HARTING, click here.

Teraco to power its data centres with renewable energy

Teraco, a Digital Realty company and provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres, has announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South African based integrated energy aggregator, NOA, to supply wind powered renewable energy to Teraco’s data centres. Teraco, which announced late last year that it had commenced construction on its own 120MW solar PV plant in the Free State, has signed this PPA to complement its renewable energy programme with wind power. The agreement provides Teraco and NOA with the flexibility to grow renewable energy offtake as both companies evolve to meet increasing demand. Wind is a key renewable energy resource for data centres. In South Africa, wind generates power through the night and into the early morning, making it an excellent complementary source of power to solar, which is generated during daylight hours. The combination enables far greater levels of renewable energy coverage. Bryce Allan, Head of Sustainability at Teraco, says, “The conclusion of this PPA supports our sustainable growth pathway. We appreciate NOA’s unique and collaborative approach in complementing Teraco’s renewable energy supply and look forward to a long partnership as we journey towards our 100% renewable energy goal.” Karel Cornelissen, CEO at NOA, says, “NOA is proud to deliver our suite of renewable energy products to support Africa’s largest data centre operator’s ambitious renewable energy goals. Teraco is an industry leader and continues to set the bar high for renewable energy initiatives across South Africa’s data centre industry. By aggregating renewable energy from our fleet of generation facilities and third party IPPs, we are well positioned to provide tailored and flexible solutions to help companies, like Teraco, reduce their carbon footprint.” Under the terms of the deal, NOA will wheel renewable energy from various wind projects to Teraco’s facilities. The renewable energy wheeled to Teraco’s facilities will complement Teraco’s solar programme, maximising renewable energy across Teraco’s data centres. These projects will ramp up progressively over time with the first power anticipated to be wheeled in 2026. Wheeling renewable energy across electrical grids enables power to be moved from a renewable energy producer in outlying areas via existing transmission and distribution systems to end-users located in urban areas. It also enables the deployment of renewable energy projects to areas with high energy yield to maximise renewable energy generation potential. “This is an exciting time for Teraco as we take another significant step towards meeting our 100% renewable energy ambitions and those of our clients,” says Jan Hnizdo, CEO at Teraco. “We’re looking forward to these new wind generation facilities coming online and adding much needed new renewable energy production to South Africa’s grid.” For more from Teraco, click here.

Schneider Electric increases DC sustainability for insurance group

Schneider Electric, a specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has worked with its EcoXpert Partners, on365, to deliver a series of data centre and critical power projects to Markerstudy Group - one of the fastest growing providers of general insurance services for more than eight million customers across the UK. Working together with on365, a provider of resilient and energy efficient critical physical infrastructure and utility services, Schneider Electric and its longstanding EcoXpert Partners devised an upgrade and consolidation strategy for Markerstudy’s electrical infrastructure, data centres and networking systems. Equal consideration was given to the need for increased reliability, security, and energy efficiency, while helping the organisation to better manage and scale its distributed systems. As part of the strategy, the Group chose to standardise on key components from Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure for Data Centres portfolio, including its Galaxy V-series three phase UPS’s and APC Smart-UPS RT single phase UPS, EcoStruxure Row Data Center solution, InRow DX cooling units and Chilled Water systems, APC Racks and PDUs and EcoStruxure IT Expert DCIM software. Additionally, on365 secured a strategic five-year, Managed Service Level Agreement (SLA) to manage and maintain all critical power and cooling infrastructure on behalf of the insurance group – helping not only to improve the efficiency and resiliency of its systems, but to reduce its carbon emissions. Sustainable expansion Markerstudy Group was founded in 2001 and today serves over eight million customers, employing more than 7,000 people across 40 brands. In 2020 it acquired Co-op Insurance’s underwriting business, followed by BGL Insurance and Lloyd’s broker Clegg Gifford in 2021, and Atlanta Insurance in 2024. This expansion presented several technological challenges, which included integrating multiple technology systems, while managing a diverse portfolio of digital infrastructure, including several data centres and IT systems distributed across its offices and customer support centres. The Group is fiercely committed to sustainability, aiming to reduce the energy usage and carbon emissions across its operations. To address these goals and stay updated on new technological advancements, it continues to collaborate with on365 and Schneider Electric, while working with net zero consultancy, Energise, and mapping its operations to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG), which earned it a Bronze sustainability rating from EcoVadis. Modernisation strategy Markerstudy’s strategy to standardise on Schneider Electric technologies, and to modernise its infrastructure portfolio began in 2012, when it first commissioned on365 to design and build a data centre at its Chesterfield contact centre. The data centre utilised Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Row Data Centre solution, together with InRow DX cooling units to maximise energy efficiency, and minimise the threat of downtime from thermal shutdowns. During 2023, on365 implemented a new main substation Transformer and Primary Switchboard to replace 30-year-old, legacy electrical equipment. Designed using IoT-enabled components for ease of monitoring and management, the new system has future-proofed Markerstudy for the integration of renewable energy at its offices, while providing key infrastructure for new EV chargers. Additionally, on365 provided a turnkey data centre solution at Markerstudy’s Tunbridge Wells headquarters. To meet its fast-growing capacity requirements while supporting the business’ expansion, the data centre has undergone a significant technology refresh to increase the efficiency of its cooling systems. It is also using Schneider Electric Galaxy VS UPSs to enhance the resiliency of the site. Outside of its main data centres, on365 has improved the resilience of Markerstudy’s edge computing environments across its regional office portfolio and call centres. This includes the installation of Galaxy VS UPS equipment at its Manchester office to support the critical network and the unified communications connections within its main data centres, as well as APC Smart-UPS UPS to protect the network racks on different floors of the building. Markerstudy was also an early adopter of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Data Center Expert software and now uses Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure IT Expert DCIM solution, coupled with a digital services program from on365, to provide real-time monitoring, remote management and maintenance for its critical infrastructure. Enhanced control By working with on365 and Schneider Electric, Markerstudy has been able to establish greater control over its IT and network environments. This has enabled it to monitor and manage them for better efficiency and to lower the emissions associated with data processing and storage, as well as those associated with its IT and data centre services. In standardising on Schneider Electric Galaxy V-series UPS and APC Smart-UPS, Markerstudy has opted for best-in-class levels of efficiency and reliability, while leveraging Green Premium technologies to help with carbon reporting. Additionally, the energy savings resulting from its new Transformer and Switchboard have contributed to Markerstudy’s sustainability ambitions, reducing the carbon footprint of its IT operations, while fast-tracking the transition of its van fleets to EVs. “The Markerstudy board has consistently supported our investment in more efficient data centre physical infrastructure, enabling the IT Team to improve the PUE of our data centres, and accommodate our technology requirements as the company continues its growth trajectory,” says Nick Ovenden, Chief Technology Officer at Markerstudy Insurance. “Working with on365 and Schneider Electric has been central to the execution of our digital infrastructure and upgrade strategy, as well as meeting the sustainability ambitions for our IT services.” “From day one we’ve set out to work as an extension of the Markerstudy Insurance Group,” comments Carl Richardson, Technology Manager at on365. ‘By understanding their aims and objectives and immersing ourselves in the culture of their technical team, we now deliver a nationwide service which supports the design and deployment of efficient and reliable infrastructure, and the delivery of key insurance products for its UK customers.” “Today’s data centres and IT technologies are vital to support the UK’s thriving enterprise sector,” adds Mark Yeeles, Vice President, Secure Power division, Schneider Electric UK and Ireland. “Our work together with on365 showcases the important role of data centres as critical national infrastructure and demonstrates how our ecosystem can ensure customers like Markerstudy remain at the forefront of UK Insurance services while achieving their sustainability goals.” Schneider Electric’s case study with Markerstudy Insurance Group and on365 is now available for download. For more from Schneider Electric, click here.

CtrlS launches data centre park in Chennai

CtrlS Datacenters, Asia’s largest Rated-4 data centre operator, has launched its new data centre park in Chennai, India. A cutting-edge facility to bolster the region's digital infrastructure, the Chennai Datacenter Park is engineered to meet the highest global standards and will further strengthen India's position as a leading data hub in the region. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (the state Chennai is located in), Thiru. M.K. Stalin, unveiled this state-of-the-art facility in the presence of Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services, Tamil Nadu, and CtrlS Datacenters Chairman, Sridhar Pinnapureddy. The launch coincides with Chennai's rapidly growing status as a hub for technology and connectivity. The city's rise is backed by Tamil Nadu's strong industrial framework, reliable power supply, and strong global connectivity, all of which have drawn considerable digital investments. According to industry estimates, the city’s data centre capacity is expected to double by 2026, with ongoing projects set to add 2.6 million square feet (134 MW) by 2026 and an additional 2.5 million square feet (130 MW) planned for 2027–2028. As of June 2024, Chennai’s operational data centre capacity stood at 108 MW. Building on these strengths, the Park includes two data centre buildings with a total IT load capacity of 72 MW, and earthquake resistance up to 7.5 on the Richter Scale. The facility is also flood-resistant by virtue of being situated 14 metres above sea level - with an additional 2.2 metres of campus elevation. Thiru M. K. Stalin says, "I am delighted to inaugurate CtrlS’ Chennai Datacenter Park, a cutting-edge facility that strengthens Tamil Nadu’s position as a global tech hub. Our strategic advantages and progressive policies attract industry leaders like CtrlS. Congratulations to the CtrlS team on this achievement." With a direct investment of approximately Rs 4,000 crore and an indirect investment of roughly Rs 50,000 crore, the initiative is set to create 500 direct and 9,000 indirect jobs - fuelling local economic growth and enhancing employment opportunities. Furthermore, as the facility reaches full capacity, it is projected to generate significant GST revenue, amounting to about Rs 200 crore directly and an additional Rs 3,000 crore indirectly each year. The state’s energy sector is also expected to benefit from an estimated power revenue of Rs 800 crore annually, reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s financial strength and commitment to sustainable industrial development. Equipped with a 230kV dedicated gas insulated substation (GIS) with a 120 MW capacity, the data centre park ensures a reliable power supply. The nine-zone security system and carrier-neutral infrastructure, with four fibre entry paths and direct, high-bandwidth links to cloud service providers, underline CtrlS' commitment to providing incredibly high levels of data security and connectivity. The Chennai Datacenter Park is also set to achieve LEED Platinum certification, reflecting its dedication to sustainable practices. Highlighting the significance of the milestone, Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Chairman, CtrlS Datacenters, comments, “The launch of our Chennai Datacenter Park signifies a crucial step in our goal to create a top-tier digital ecosystem that meets global standards. This cutting-edge facility demonstrates our dedication to safeguarding critical digital assets while accelerating the evolution of cloud-based services and data-driven innovation. We sincerely appreciate the support of the Tamil Nadu government and their role in cultivating a business-friendly atmosphere, which has been instrumental in drawing considerable regional investment. Together, we are not just establishing a data centre park - we are shaping the future of India’s digital landscape.” The facility is strategically located in the Ambattur Industrial Estate to provide excellent connectivity. For more from CtrlS Datacenters, click here.

Telehouse enables EXA to expand London services

Global data centre service provider, Telehouse International Corporation of Europe, has announced that EXA Infrastructure, a critical digital infrastructure platform provider, has expanded its London metro offering by installing two fully diverse, high fibre count cables in Telehouse South – Telehouse’s newest data centre located in London Docklands. This development builds on a highly successful 20-year partnership and confirms EXA Infrastructure’s full diversity from Telehouse South. It complements the company’s already extensive platform offering to the London market on both fibre and transmission. EXA is also on track to commission fully diverse and protected DWDM node at Telehouse South, deploying Infinera’s latest Flex technology, which will be able to support speeds up to 400G and spectrum. Will Scott, Vice President Sales at Telehouse Europe, says, “We’re thrilled that EXA is supporting Telehouse in providing complete diversity at our Telehouse South data centre, allowing us to expand the range of services we can offer to our UK customer-base. This continues a successful, decade-long partnership, and we look forward to further close collaboration with EXA as we foster innovation and enable businesses to embark on digital transformation at Telehouse South.” Steve Roberts, SVP, Strategic Investments and Product Management at EXA Infrastructure, says, “We are excited to continue working closely with Telehouse. This new investment will extend and complement the advanced services we already provide to the dynamic London market. Telehouse South is an ideal location for our expansion in fibre and transmission, enabling us to build on the several footprints we already have across the Telehouse Docklands campus. We plan further investment, enabling our customers to boost their growth.” First opened in 2022, Telehouse South is a key site for connectivity, supporting EXA Infrastructure’s investment in diverse fibre cables. The recent addition of two floors has provided an extra 5.4MW of IT capacity, bringing the facility’s total to 7.7MW across three floors. Its strategic location near the City and Canary Wharf ensures low-latency connectivity to London’s financial district. As with all Telehouse facilities in Docklands, 100% of the electricity procured for Telehouse South is obtained from renewable sources and is backed by UK renewable energy guarantees of origin (REGOs). For more from Telehouse, click here.

STT breaks ground on data centre campus in Johor

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre providers, has announced the ground-breaking of the first data centre facility in the STT Johor data centre campus – STT Johor 1. The ceremony was officiated by Y.A.B. Dato' Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Chief Minister of Johor, underscoring the state’s commitment to advancing digital infrastructure and sustainable economic growth. STT GDC’s data centre campus is located within the Nusa Cemerlang Industrial Park in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, just 15 kilometres from Singapore. Spanning over 22 acres of land, the campus has a development potential of 120MW of IT load. Its prime location ensures seamless connectivity, including integration with STT Singapore 5, STT GDC’s regional interconnection hub. STT Johor 1 is the first facility to be built on campus, designed with an IT load capacity of 16MW, and is expected to be fully operational by end of 2026. Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), comments, "The ground-breaking of STT Johor 1 is a powerful testament of the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 in action. More than just a hyperscale data centre, it is a launchpad for innovation, talent development, and sustainable economic growth. MIDA remains steadfast in facilitating high-impact investments that drive technological advancements while ensuring inclusive progress. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to STT GDC on this momentous occasion and look forward to supporting its continued expansion as we build a thriving digital ecosystem in Malaysia together.” The prime location ensures seamless connectivity, including integration with STT Singapore 5, STT GDC’s regional interconnection hub. From its launch, STT Johor 1 will be ready to support the growing demand for cloud and high-performance computing. The facility is equipped to handle advanced computational workloads for enterprises, government agencies, and cloud service providers, capable of rapidly deploying resource-intensive applications across various industries. This will support cutting-edge research, complex simulations and data-driven decision-making processes. In addition to STT Singapore 5, STT Johor 1 will also be connected to STT Kuala Lumpur 1 and STT GDC’s other data centre interconnection hubs in Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines via a Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) service, providing customers in STT Johor 1 with highly reliable and seamless access to business opportunities in other major economies in the region. In alignment with Malaysia’s green ambitions, the STT Johor campus will be powered by renewable and low-carbon energy sources. STT GDC is in discussions with several renewable energy providers, such as Ditrolic Energy, to become the renewable electricity supplier for STT Johor 1's operations. This potential partnership underscores STT GDC's commitment to sustainable data centre practices and aligns with Malaysia's green energy goals. Clean energy solutions will play a crucial role in STT Johor 1's aim to achieve industry-leading energy efficiency and minimise its environmental footprint. STT GDC will also leverage advanced technologies to further optimise energy use, establishing the campus as a smart and sustainable data centre benchmark. STT GDC and the Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC) also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to spearhead a comprehensive industry talent development initiative for the burgeoning data centre sector, aligning with the goals of the recently established Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). This partnership aims to create a robust pipeline of skilled professionals in sustainable data centre operations, positioning Johor as a hub for data centre expertise in Southeast Asia. This alliance underscores STT GDC's commitment to nurturing a skilled local workforce and supports the JS-SEZ's goal of creating skilled job opportunities and strengthening the digital economy. By supporting the growth of Malaysia's data centre industry and ensuring a steady supply of qualified experts, this initiative contributes to broader Singapore-Johor economic cooperation. It also positions Johor as a Southeast Asian hub for data centre expertise, enhancing the region's ability to attract global investments. Darryll Sinnappa, Country Head – Malaysia, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, comments, “The STT Johor data centre campus marks a significant milestone for STT GDC in our efforts to deliver advanced digital infrastructure that can play a role in contributing to Malaysia’s ambitions to grow their digital economy leadership in the region. Equally important is our commitment to developing local talent through our partnership with JTDC, which will create a skilled workforce to support this growth. Guided by our principles of sustainability, innovation, connectivity and community development, we look forward to STT Johor 1 playing a pivotal role in delivering tangible economic growth to the region, sustainably, while nurturing the next generation of data centre professionals.” Malaysia’s data centre market continues to experience remarkable growth, with a development pipeline of 1.4GW planned over the next five years, representing 264% growth. This expansion is expected to drive the industry's revenue to RM3.6 billion by 2025, solidifying Malaysia's position as a key player in the region's digital infrastructure landscape. For more from ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, click here.