Digital Realty Commits S$7 Billion to Build Singapore’s AI Infrastructure Future

Digital Realty is targeting nearly S$7 billion in total investment to transform Singapore into the definitive artificial intelligence anchor for the Asia Pacific region. The plan includes allocating more than S$4.3 billion specifically for new data center developments to meet the rising demand for production-ready AI infrastructure. This massive capital injection follows the relocation of the company’s regional headquarters to Singapore in 2025.

The strategy prioritizes AI inference, which involves running live applications that require low latency and high connectivity near end users. While massive AI model training often moves to neighboring regions with cheaper land, Singapore is being positioned as the high-value center for real-time processing. This shift ensures that sensitive data remains within a trusted, highly regulated environment while providing the speed necessary for generative AI tools.

To support these advanced workloads, the provider plans to launch the Digital Realty Innovation Lab at its Loyang facility in late 2026. This center will allow enterprises to test and validate hybrid cloud and AI solutions before full-scale deployment. The lab is being engineered to handle extreme power demands of up to 150 kilowatts per cabinet. Meeting these high-density requirements involves a move away from traditional air cooling toward sophisticated liquid-cooling technologies. These systems are essential for managing the heat generated by next-generation AI chips. Beyond current AI needs, Digital Realty is also collaborating with partners on early-stage quantum data center initiatives to prepare for future computational breakthroughs. The investment also covers significant human capital, with the local workforce expected to reach 400 employees by 2030. Currently, 90 percent of the team members are Singapore nationals, reflecting a commitment to building local expertise in digital infrastructure. This growth supports the operation of the Global Command Center, which monitors critical systems around the clock.