Digital Realty deepens Singapore investment as AI enters next phase

Source: CNA
Published on: 2026-04-10 02:10

For many companies, the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer about building models, but putting them to work in real-world settings. This phase, known as inference, involves processing real-time data and generating responses for users. Unlike training, which can often take place in lower-cost locations further from end users, inference typically requires systems to be closer to users and network hubs to minimise delays. To meet this need, Digital Realty plans to invest more than S$4.3 billion in new data centre developments in Singapore, bringing its total potential investment to nearly S$7 billion. The company has almost doubled its local headcount over the past three years and aims to grow its workforce to 400 by 2030. "This shift is creating new demands on digital infrastructure, particularly around connectivity, latency and data governance," said Ms Serene Nah, ...

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