NTT has announced the launch of a new data center on its Cyberjaya campus, following an investment of over RM 234 million ($50 million USD). The facility seeks to support Malaysia’s vision for digital transformation, with the goal to be viewed as an ‘Asian Digital Tiger’ by 2025.
The birth of Cyberjaya 6, otherwise known as CBJ6, marks the sixth data center on the campus, with a critical IT load of 7 mW, 4,890 m2 of space and two substations with a diverse power reception. It also features advanced cooling wall technology which allows for stable environments for high density racks up to 15 kW.
This development comes as a complementary partner NTT’s last center, constructed earlier in 2021. The combined space of the facility stands at 20,000 m2 and features a facility load of 22 mW.
Malaysia has secured its position as a front runner in the global data center sector, most notably in Southeast Asia, with a projected growth of data center market size estimated at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.15% between the period of 2022 to 2027. According to Technavio’s Malaysia – Data Center Market 2023-2027 report, the economic benefits are stark. Financial gain in the sector is anticipated to grow by RM 13.68 billion ($2,908.1 million US).
In a recent statement, CEO and President of NTT Global Data Centers & Submarine Cable explained the development’s capabilities; the five existing Cyberjaya centers have empowered hyperscale enterprises and the new site seeks to affirm the company’s commitment to the delivery of reliable services and infrastructure for digital growth goals in the region. As AI grows, the data center capacity is planned to soon reach 2,000 mW worldwide.
Work is also underway with the development of NTT’s subsea cable MIST, as one of the shareholders, aiming to improve connectivity at the NTT data center itself. The project aspires to perpetuate sustainable socio-economic growth with the connection from Malaysia to India, Singapore and Thailand over 8,100 km. The cable reportedly will transmit an excess of 200 terabytes per second (TBps) of data.
