NYSE-listed data center platform Digital Realty today announced it is targeting nearly S$7 billion (US$ 5.5 billion) of total investment in Singapore, including S$4.3 billion (US$3.4 billion) specifically for data center new builds. The firm also plans to launch a Digital Realty Innovation Lab (DRIL) in 2H 2026 to allow customers to develop, test and validate AI and hybrid cloud solutions prior to deployment. By 2030, the firm plans to expand its workforce to 400 from the current 300.
Alongside workforce and data center expansions, the data center platform runs a 24/7 monitoring and response hub Global Command Center in Singapore that reinforces the country’s role as a trusted base for critical digital infrastructure operations.
“Singapore is emerging as a critical hub for AI inference in Asia Pacific,” said Serene Nah, Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific, Digital Realty. “As organizations deploy AI in real-world environments, they need secure, highly connected infrastructure close to where data is created and consumed. This S$7 billion investment target demonstrates our confidence in Singapore’s role as the region’s AI infrastructure anchor. We’re not just expanding capacity—we’re building the operational capabilities, innovation facilities, and local talent base needed to support customers as AI enters production at scale.”
The company also collaborates with partners on early-stage quantum data center initiatives as well as nurture students to connect them with digital infrastructure.