Keppel, Dell to develop green data centres, AI platforms in Asia
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Keppel and Dell Technologies have agreed to collaborate on efficient data centres.
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SINGAPORE - Keppel and Dell Technologies have agreed to collaborate on efficient data centres and jointly develop platforms where artificial intelligence-powered applications can be created, trained and scaled across Asia, Keppel said on Sept 17.
The partnership is expected to enable both firms to capture rising demand for advanced connectivity and AI by combining Keppel’s expertise in sustainable infrastructure, real estate and connectivity with Dell’s technological know-how, customer network and advanced infrastructure.
Under the agreement, Keppel and Dell will develop data centres that incorporate Keppel’s green technologies and renewable energy solutions, to meet demand for reliable, secure and energy-efficient facilities in Asia.
Keppel will also invest in and build advanced, industry-specific AI platforms for sectors including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail and telecommunications.
The platforms aim to provide businesses in high-growth markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam with the tools and support they need to build up their digital operations.
Mr Manjot Singh Mann, chief executive of Keppel’s connectivity division, said the agreement with Dell will help Keppel build next-generation data centres and advanced AI platforms to support digital transformation across Asia.
Keppel already has a longstanding partnership with Dell, covering the resale of Dell infrastructure, delivery of professional services and support for AI applications tailored for enterprise clients in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Keppel is also working with other major players such as Amazon Web Services, with which it has a global strategic framework agreement covering data centres, subsea cables and renewable energy.
