Keppel and Dell to Develop Data Centers In Asia

Keppel Ltd.’s Connectivity division (Keppel) on Wednesday said that it has signed a new strategic framework agreement with Dell Technologies (Dell) to collaborate on efficient data centres and jointly invest in and develop next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) platforms in Asia.

By combining Keppel’s strong operating capabilities across the areas of energy and sustainability-related infrastructure, real estate and connectivity with Dell’s technological expertise, extensive enterprise customer base and advanced infrastructure, this collaboration will uniquely position Keppel and Dell to seize opportunities driven by the rising demand for advanced connectivity solutions.

Addressing the increasing need for reliable, secure and efficient data centres, Keppel will collaborate with Dell to develop facilities across strategic data hubs in the Asia region. These data centres will incorporate Keppel’s innovative green technologies and renewable energy capabilities.

Keppel will invest in and develop advanced, industry-specific AI platforms in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail and telecommunications. These platforms aim to deliver highly competitive, differentiated AI solutions to accelerate digital transformation in those sectors.

This collaboration will also bring AsiaPac Technology (AsiaPac), an Information, Communication Technology (ICT), Cloud and Enterprise solutions provider and a part of Keppel’s Connectivity Division on board.

Starting in high-growth markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam, AsiaPac will provide cloud integration, infrastructure management services, enterprise solutions and digital transformation consulting.

Keppel CEO Manjot Singh Mann said that this strategic collaboration with Dell exemplifies how Keppel is harnessing their strong relationships with global technology leaders to accelerate the development of the company’s integrated digital ecosystem.

“By combining Dell’s technological expertise, enterprise reach and advanced infrastructure with Keppel’s deep operating capabilities across the digital infrastructure value chain, we will create future-ready, efficient data centres and advanced AI platforms that will support digital transformation across Asia,” Mann added.

Long Standing Relationship

Keppel, through AsiaPac, has a longstanding relationship with Dell. This collaboration encompasses the resale of Dell infrastructure, the delivery of professional services for Dell solutions and support for AI applications tailored for enterprise customers across Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.

As an integrated digital infrastructure ecosystem player, Keppel is also working with other technology leaders such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), with whom Keppel has a global strategic framework agreement to collaborate on data centres, subsea cables, and renewable energy.

The latest strategic framework agreement with Dell augments Keppel’s integrated ecosystem and the Company’s ability to offer stronger value propositions to end customers together with its leading technology partners.

It may be recalled that Asia is benefiting from surging AI demand globally and turning into a hub for data centers and cloud solutions. The US-based Vantage Data Centers recently secured a S$1.6 billion investment from sovereign wealth funds GIC and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) to expand its business in Asia-Pacific.