In the Asia-Pacific region, data centres are in a high-growth phase. In China, for example, the market for data-centre services is set to see a compound annual growth rate of almost 20% over the next five years, according to industry figures.

Similar trends are being seen in other Asia-Pacific markets, with data-centre development being driven by rapid growth in subsea cables, the rise of AI applications such as ChatGPT, and investments by cloud providers and global enterprises establishing operations in the region.

This creates a need for data centres to meet escalating requirements in a short amount of time and boost power density. Amid these growing demands, substantial innovation is required to improve efficiency and reduce electricity and water consumption to meet accelerating needs for sustainability. Industry enterprises are transitioning towards large-scale, low-emission, and high-efficiency operations to align with these trends.

Many industry players place a strong emphasis on technological innovation, having obtained and applied for hundreds of patents. This focus has helped them gain recognition for best practices in data centre provision and service innovation, winning awards such as Best Data Centre Provider and Best Data Centre/Edge Service Innovation at prestigious industry events.

Operating across China, India, Malaysia, and Thailand, Bridge Data Centres incorporates green and environmental concepts into every stage of the data-centre lifecycle—from site selection and planning to design, construction, and operation. This approach enables the company to achieve an annual power usage effectiveness (PUE) as low as 1.21, boosting sustainability while cutting operational costs.

Anticipating surging demand for computing power, Bridge Data Centres has developed a forward-looking modular data-centre architecture. This architecture addresses the challenges of high-density cabinet deployment and the energy consumption associated with large-scale AI models.

FOCUS ON INNOVATION

Bridge Data Centres continues to drive innovation through cutting-edge construction techniques. In one example, a project in Malaysia achieved significant growth by employing prefabricated containerised modules, which were designed and developed before being shipped to the site. Local teams then assembled the modules on-site, drastically reducing construction timelines and capital expenditures.

One such project was completed in just 11 months, with six months spent on construction and only 30 days on-site in Johor, Malaysia, for assembly—followed by an additional three months to make the data centre ready for service. This method also reduced the environmental impact by eliminating the need for large-scale civil construction.

Bridge Data Centres strategically selects locations that offer cooler climates and renewable energy resources, enabling the use of natural cooling and limiting environmental impact.

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

The company's commitment to innovation and sustainability is reflected in its growing investment in research and development. These efforts are helping Bridge Data Centres transform electric power into cutting-edge computing power, while building a sustainable model for the supply and demand sides of the industry.

Additionally, Bridge Data Centres is committed to fostering inclusive growth by promoting digital advances in underdeveloped regions. The company’s hyperscale presence attracts manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and other ecosystem partners to settle in these regions, promoting the digital economy’s growth. Through these efforts, Bridge Data Centres is paving the way for a more sustainable future in the data-centre industry.