Global Switch launches Singapore Woodlands data centre
This is its 12th world class data centre, and has increased its footprint to four million square feet of technical space
Singapore
LEADING operator and developer of carrier neutral data centres, Global Switch, launched its Singapore Woodlands data centre at a ceremony held yesterday.
"Global Switch Woodlands marks our 12th world class data centre, and has increased our footprint to 4,000,000 square feet of technical space," said John Corcoran, CEO of Global Switch.
The data centre was launched in collaboration with China Telecom Global Limited (CTG), a wholly owned subsidiary of China Telecom Corporation Limited, and Daily-Tech, a developer and operator of data infrastructure across China.
"This is a milestone entry into the South-east Asian countries' market for Daily-Tech through our strategic business partnership," said Li Qiang, chairman of Daily-Tech.
"Customers in the region - particularly those looking to expand through China's Belt and Road projects - will now find more convenient connections and access to well managed services to support their business growth."
This is the second data centre jointly launched by the three companies. The first was launched in Hong Kong in 2017. The Woodlands data centre is also the second data centre in Singapore operated by Global Switch.
The S$280 million data centre built by Gammon Construction will account for over 400 construction jobs and will provide permanent employment for 25 full-time employees.
Global Switch has a long-term lease for the site, with renewal rights for a further 30 years. Spanning 25,000 square metres, the Singapore Woodlands data centre operates to Tier III+ standards and is supported by 30 MVA of utility power supply capacity.
It is directly connected to Global Switch's first data centre in Tai Seng, thus appealing to customers seeking a two site data centre solution as they will be able to connect on a very low latency basis to the Global Switch Singapore Tai Seng data centre.
"Our two Singapore facilities play a pivotal role in supporting this nation's position as a global leader in highly connected data centres," said John Corcoran, CEO of Global Switch.
The data centre also strives for environmental sustainability. It is designed to a Power Usage Efficiency (PUE) of 1.34 which compares favourably to the target average PUE of 1.78 set by the National Environment Agency of Singapore. It is also targeting a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Rating and a Platinum BCA Green Mark.
Global Switch plans to add a further 120,000 square feet to its existing campus later this year, with its second data centre in Frankfurt, which will also be the third under the partnership of the three companies.
