Big Data Exchange (BDx), the fastest growing carrier-neutral data center platform in Asia-Pacific, has announced its plan to develop a new 16MW facility named “HKG8” in the upcoming high-tech industrial area being developed by Sino Group, a leading property developer in Hong Kong.
By the end of 2023, BDx hopes to have the hyperscale-ready data center fully operational. This will be the fourth data center for BDx in Hong Kong, and it will be in the district’s Kwai Chung, which is quickly evolving into a highly sought-after industrial and commercial zone. 26 kilometers from the Hong Kong airport and 5 kilometers from the closest port separate the data center’s strategic location.
It will offer redundant power supply and reliable infrastructure to BDx’s hyperscale and enterprise customers, ensuring the highest levels of fail-safe resiliency, super-dense connectivity and IX ecosystems which are hallmarks of BDx data centers.
According to a recent report from Arizton Advisory and Intelligence, as data center investments increase, the size of the Hong Kong data center industry is anticipated to reach close to US$4 billion by 2027. Due to its strong adoption of cloud technologies, development of its smart city initiative, and government’s focused attention on the growth of the ICT market, Hong Kong is one of the largest digital hubs in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mayank Srivastava, CEO of BDx, said that in order to strengthen their commitment to the Hong Kong market, BDx is pleased to announce the opening of a new data center. They are excited to collaborate with Sino Group to create their cutting-edge, hyperscale-ready site that is built with fail-safe features and a strong emphasis on sustainability.
“With HKG8, our newest data center in Hong Kong, we continue to expand our footprint across Asia with sustainable, high quality sites. We are proud to offer our customers dense connectivity, IX ecosystems and reliable redundant options, to drive digital delivery and growth.” said Srivastava.
On the other hand, according to Bella Chhoa, Director of Asset Management of Sino Group, industry 4.0 has recently flourished as a result of the booming expansion of innovation and technology. During these developments, Sino Group launched a brand-new industrial development, 38 Wing Kee Road, with BDx becoming a major tenant.
“There is no doubt that Hong Kong will be re-industrialized, riding on the development of innotech. We believe that the opening of the data center will further advance Hong Kong’s innotech development.” said Chhoa.
HKG8 will be BDx’s 12th data center in the Asia-Pacific region, continuing the company’s strong expansion trajectory with more than US$1 billion in committed equity capital.
