Singapore has become a major data center hub for the region as Google announced the completion of its latest data center and cloud region campus expansion. This milestone brings Google’s total investments in technical infrastructure in the country to US$5 billion, up from US$850 million in 2018. The company said more than 500 people work in its Singapore data centers.
The expansion is expected to address the growing demand for cloud services locally and around the world. Google highlighted its commitment to sustainability throughout the project. The company uses recycled water for cooling and monitors water usage to minimize waste.
Google’s data centers in Singapore operate at an average temperature of 27°C, ensuring optimal equipment performance. These design principles and approaches to sustainability enable Google to ensure that the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of its Singapore data centers matches improvements across Google’s global fleet.
“Data centers serve as the growth engines for digital progress by providing the foundation for digital transformation and innovation,” said Kate Brandt, Chief Sustainability Officer, Google. “The expansion of our data center campus in Singapore reaffirms our commitment to helping Southeast Asian organizations capitalize on digital opportunities, while ensuring that growth is as sustainable as possible.”
The Singapore cloud region is amongst the 40 regions and 121 zones currently in operation around the world. It delivers high-performance and low-latency services to large enterprises, startups, and public sector organizations. These Google Cloud customers benefit from key controls that allow them to maintain the highest security, data residency, and compliance standards.