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Two new data centers will be established in India's Chennai region to meet the increasing demand from hyperscale and enterprise customers. Web Werks and Iron Mountain, partners in a joint venture, have acquired a four-acre plot of land in Ambattur, Chennai, to build the data centers, named CHE-1 and CHE-2. These facilities will be constructed according to Tier III standards and will have a capacity of 36 megawatts of IT load.

This expansion is part of the Web Werks - Iron Mountain Data Centers joint venture's plan to develop over 90 megawatts of new data centers in Pune, Bangalore, Noida, Mumbai, Hyderabad and now Chennai.

Chennai is becoming a rapidly growing data center market due to its strong connectivity with Singapore and other Asian countries, abundant power supply, accessibility to landlocked cities and suitability as a disaster recovery site. The region also has a thriving ecosystem of cloud service providers, network fabrics, and multiple subsea cable landing stations.

Founder and CEO of Web Werks Data Centers, Nikhil Rathi, explains that Chennai is an ideal location for data centers due to its submarine cables, local consumption, internet traffic, available land, power and connectivity options. The chosen site in Ambattur is advantageous as it is not prone to floods and is away from the crowded IT corridor.

Businesses across the Asia Pacific (APAC) are facing a relentless rise in cyber threats, with ransomware attacks becoming a particularly pervasive danger. These attacks are not only impacting large corporations but are also significantly affecting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), creating an alarming reality for businesses that rely on interconnected digital systems.

Read more: The Alarming Reality: APAC Firms Experience Heightened Ransomware Attacks

The telecommunications sector in Bangladesh has seen a significant evolution, marked by increased access to mobile networks and broadband services. As of recent reports, the sector is estimated to be worth USD 4.87 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 5.86 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.31% from 2024 through 2029, accounting for a substantial share of the country’s GDP, contributing to employment, and fostering digital inclusion.

Read more: The Role of Telecom in Bangladesh’s Urban Development

At the forefront of Indonesia’s technological progress, Lintasarta is embracing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape the future of the nation. A subsidiary of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH), Lintasarta played a key role in Indonesia AI Day 2024, held on November 14 in Jakarta, underscoring the company’s effort to advance AI development and deployment in Indonesia. On the sidelines of the event, Bayu Hanantasena, CEO of Lintasarta, discussed the company's strategic vision in leveraging AI to drive innovation and growth across various sectors.

Read more: Lintasarta Fuels Indonesia's AI Transformation through Strategic Collaborations and Innovation

Indonesia is leading the way in developing a digital economy, transforming the country into a digital powerhouse in Southeast Asia. The government is committed to revolutionizing the digital landscape through the ‘Making Indonesia 4.0’ roadmap, which focuses on innovation, infrastructure, and advanced technologies in key sectors. Initiatives like the ‘100 Smart Cities’ program and the ‘National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (2020-2045)’ demonstrate Indonesia’s dedication to improving digital capabilities nationwide to facilitate inclusive economic growth.

Read more: Driving Indonesia’s AI Transformation as a Digital Powerhouse

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Daisuke Morikawa, CTO of KDDI Digital Life, and one of the speakers at Innovate Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, discussed how the company is redefining connectivity through data, customer engagement, and 5G innovation. He also elaborated on KDDI's bold strategy to transform the digital experience and expand beyond traditional connectivity.

Read more: KDDI Digital Life on Transforming Connectivity through Data, Apps, and Emerging Tech

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