Called PowerCore 5.0, the containerised module will reduce power infrastructure delivery timelines by more than 50%. Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider, and Morong Electric, an electrical manufacturing specialist, have launched PowerCore 5.0, the world's first fully prefabricated power module designed for high-density AI data centres. Built for high-density AI workloads on accelerated deployment timelines, the module complies with the technical standards of BDC's proprietary i-Power Cube, its power system designed for high-performance computing. It integrates seamlessly with the Bridge Omni Platform, BDC's modular intelligent infrastructure platform for the AI era. PowerCore 5.0 combines BDC's global hyperscale delivery experience with Morong Electric's end-to-end electrical manufacturing expertise. Rapid AI advancement has driven rack power densities from 10kW to more than 100kW, placing stringent new demands on mission-critical power infrastructure. Traditional delivery models, which rely on fragmented procurement and on-site system integration, struggle to cater to the rigorous requirements of AI-optimised data centres. Drawing on BDC's global campus delivery footprint and Morong Electric's electrical engineering expertise, PowerCore 5.0 addresses these challenges through four core design attributes: factory pre-integration, standardised global transport, parallel construction and maintenance without downtime. Factory pre-integration Each unit integrates transformers, power distribution, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), cooling, fire suppression and monitoring systems into a single module, fully assembled and tested off-site. Site teams need only complete the final cable connections on delivery, removing the quality inconsistencies that accompany conventional field construction. Standardised global transport Built on a standard 40ft ISO container frame, the module integrates seamlessly with global shipping networks, eliminating oversized freight premiums, dedicated transport and protracted customs delays that hinder cross-border deployments. Purpose-engineered for BDC’s core markets, it complies with local climatic benchmarks and industrial standards to enable dependable global rollout. Shortened delivery timelines by more than 50% On-site civil works and factory…

BDC has won The Fast Mode Regional Awards in the Digital Infrastructure Excellence category, recognising changemakers and visionaries across APAC who are redefining what is possible in technology and digital innovation. This award marks BDC’s strong start to 2026, and a meaningful recognition of the rigor, innovation, and execution our teams bring to building digital infrastructure across the region. Find out more about our solutions to digital infrastructure here.

Congratulations to Sandy Xiao for being recognised by Data Centre Magazine for her contributions to the data centre industry.  Her work strengthens the link between strategy, execution and capacity planning, improving alignment and readiness for higher density infrastructure across the region.  This acknowledgement reflects leadership grounded in technical depth and disciplined delivery.  Explore Sandy’s profile and the impact she makes across our organisation: http://bdc.minethink.com/who-we-are/our-leadership/  Read the full article here.

Singapore — Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and BCA International (BCAI) have announced a new partnership to advance sustainable data centre practices across global markets and support Singapore’s ambitions as a global leader in green digital infrastructure. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed on 4 September 2025 at the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 event in Singapore. The partnership will leverage BDC’s leadership in energy efficiency and environmentally responsible operations, recognised by the recent award of BCA’s Green Mark Platinum Award — the highest rating achievable under the framework set out by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).        Mr Eric Fan, CEO of Bridge Data Centres said: “Our partnership with BCA International underscores a shared commitment to sustainable, future-ready data infrastructure as we address the region’s growing demand for hyperscale capacity. We look forward to working with Singapore’s built environment firms to advance green data centre practices and to build partnerships that support our ongoing commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy usage.”  Mr. Heng Teck Thai, Executive Director of BCA International and Deputy CEO of Building and Construction Authority, said, “We are pleased to partner with Bridge Data Centres to support sustainability across the region. Through knowledge exchange and collaboration with Singapore’s built environment firms w are pleased to help BDC advance towards their net zero goals whilst sharing best practices globally.” Driving green innovation in data centres The partnership with BCAI, a subsidiary of BCA, will focus on promoting sustainability and innovative construction methods in green and smart data centre development. Key areas include knowledge exchange, capacity building, and best practice sharing. The collaboration also creates new opportunities for Singapore-based built environment firms to expand internationally. These initiatives will support BDC’s regional data centre projects, promote sustainability through…

4 July, Singapore – Bridge Data Centres, a Bain Capital-backed hyperscale data centre platform, has unveiled its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, detailing its blueprint for a sustainable data centre future.   The rapid growth of data centre development across the Asia-Pacific region has intensified demand for high-performance, secure, and globally accessible computing. As data volumes surge and complexity increases, expectations are rising—data centres must deliver greater efficiency and reliability while reducing their environmental impact. Bridge Data Centres is addressing these evolving demands through sustainability-led innovation. The ESG report details how the company is investing in energy-efficient systems, accelerating its transition to renewable energy, enhancing supply chain performance, and committing to emissions reductions.  Ahead of the report’s release, BDC established a three-tier ESG governance framework comprising governance, management, and execution layers, with the Board of Directors providing top-level oversight. Eric Fan, Chairman of Bridge Data Centres ESG Committee, commented, “This inaugural ESG report is a testament to our commitment to building a future that is sustainable, equitable, and resilient. It reflects our core belief that the long-term success of our company is inseparable from the health of our planet, the well-being of our communities, and the trust we earn from our stakeholders.” The report highlights several technological milestones across six environmental performance domains—water resources management, high-efficiency thermal management, energy system resilience, carbon foot print reduction, green technology R&D, and digital energy governance. Backed by 588 patents, BDC has made significant strides in water recycling and on-site treatment systems to improve Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE). Breakthroughs in cooling technologies have lowered Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) in subtropical regions to below 1.2—setting a new company milestone for energy efficiency. At our Thailand facility, BDC deployed a distributed PV system, a key milestone in transforming the park's energy mix. In 2024, this…

The digital landscape has been growing at an ever-faster rate for decades. With the continued reliance on cloud services, the widespread implementation of 5G cellular networks, and more recently the astronomical takeoff of AI and ChatGPT, this trend only looks set to increase in the coming years. Matching this increased demand is a tall order for the data center industry. This additional computing power requires more energy, more space, increased cooling and faster delivery. All this while doing so in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner. Environmental concerns and targets are no longer just a preference, but in many cases a legal or business requirement. There are many innovative companies in the industry trying to solve these individual issues, but as with many areas of life, often the best way to address such a complex problem is through one, collective, synergistic effort. Chindata Group, a leading carrier-neutral hyperscale data center solution provider in Asia-Pacific emerging markets, is now providing exactly this type of full-stack solution, aiming to efficiently transform electric power into cutting-edge computing power. Meeting demands with faster delivery With demand for processing power growing exponentially, data center operators are expected to meet this demand from their customers at a faster rate than ever before. This means quicker construction while still minimizing carbon emissions and building in a green manner. Chindata, with its subsidiary company Bridge Data Centres in Southeast Asia, addresses this by offering a containerized, prefabricated construction approach. Through the use of building, power, cooling and IT modules, designed and developed in-house but shipped and deployed to the location, the company is able to reduce on-site construction time and carbon emissions. Chindata refers to this method as its “China factory prefabrication + parallel overseas construction model”, and the real world results are impressive. At a project in Malaysia,…

In the Asia-Pacific region, data centres are in a high-growth phase. In China, for example, the market for data-centre services is set to see a compound annual growth rate of almost 20% over the next five years, according to industry figures. Similar trends are being seen in other Asia-Pacific markets, with data-centre development being driven by rapid growth in subsea cables, the rise of AI applications such as ChatGPT, and investments by cloud providers and global enterprises establishing operations in the region. This creates a need for data centres to meet escalating requirements in a short amount of time and boost power density. Amid these growing demands, substantial innovation is required to improve efficiency and reduce electricity and water consumption to meet accelerating needs for sustainability. Industry enterprises are transitioning towards large-scale, low-emission, and high-efficiency operations to align with these trends. Many industry players place a strong emphasis on technological innovation, having obtained and applied for hundreds of patents. This focus has helped them gain recognition for best practices in data centre provision and service innovation, winning awards such as Best Data Centre Provider and Best Data Centre/Edge Service Innovation at prestigious industry events. Operating across China, India, Malaysia, and Thailand, Bridge Data Centres incorporates green and environmental concepts into every stage of the data-centre lifecycle—from site selection and planning to design, construction, and operation. This approach enables the company to achieve an annual power usage effectiveness (PUE) as low as 1.21, boosting sustainability while cutting operational costs. Anticipating surging demand for computing power, Bridge Data Centres has developed a forward-looking modular data-centre architecture. This architecture addresses the challenges of high-density cabinet deployment and the energy consumption associated with large-scale AI models. FOCUS ON INNOVATION Bridge Data Centres continues to drive innovation through cutting-edge construction techniques. In one example, a…

Bridge data centres and MRANTI held a signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur which was witnessed by Dzuleira Abu Bakar, Chief Executive Officer of MRANTI, Khairil Anuar Sadat Salleh, Chief Commercial Officer of MRANTI and Dz Shing Lim, President, Bridge Data Centres. The establishment of the data centre campus in MRANTI Park entrenches Malaysia as a desired destination for data centre investment in the Asia Pacific region. Located strategically in the vicinity of central Kuala Lumpur, MRANTI Park spans across a vast area of 686 acres and strategically supports the entire innovation process with a focus on driving the commercialisation of "impact technologies" in key industry sectors to foster sustainable development. “Last year, we introduced a comprehensive and integrated approach to transform MRANTI Park from a property-focused sector into a leading 4IR hub in Malaysia. This Master Plan aims to achieve a gross development value of RM20 billion, land leases worth RM2.8 billion, and the creation of 8,000 jobs by 2027,” said Dzuleira Abu Bakar, CEO of MRANTI. “We recently launched the country’s national testbed for 5G through the government-led MRANTI 5G Experience Centre to fast-track new innovations in a more enriching data-driven future. Today, we are excited to announce the expansion of Bridge Data Centres within MRANTI Park, aligning perfectly with MRANTI Park’s expansion strategy,” said Dzuleira. YBhg. Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), expressed his excitement in the Bridge Data Centres’ MY03 hyperscale campus expansion project located in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. He emphasised, “This project serves as a testament to investors' trust and confidence in Malaysia as a strategic, conducive and sustainable data centre investment destination in the region. MIDA will continue to facilitate BDC’s strategic initiative in creating market ready talent and providing cutting-edge technologies to…

For Bridge Data Centres (BDC), the construction and operation of a data centre have now become an art. BDC is an APAC focused data centre colocation provider building next generation hyperscale data centres. BDC is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed Chindata Group. Headquartered in Singapore and with data centres in India, Malaysia, and Thailand, BDC delivers high-quality and scalable data centre infrastructures across industry sectors ranging from financial services to cloud platforms with clientele from traditional enterprises to technology companies. As part of BDC’s expansion plan in Asia, MY06, in Johor, Malaysia was conceptualised (and executed) with a completely new approach for data centres. To kick off the project, industry stalwarts Li Mingjiang, VP of Operation and Maintenance, Chindata Group was tasked to lead the China team in the supply chain, service coordination, quality control and operation readiness management. Along with him, Tho Lye Yit, VP of Design and Constructions, BDC spearheaded the design and construction of MY06, in Sedanak, Johor, Malaysia. Lye Yit leads the MY06 onsite project management and design coordination which also includes design to local codes compliance, permitting, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, physical security, active fire protection, and power utility services. While these may sound run-of-the-mill, having the right people to execute as planned is crucial in light of the competition these days. First, let us look at the business case. Given the sheer volume of internet traffic exchanged within Indochina, the whole northern border hub (Johor Bahru and Singapore) will be developed as a strategic area to become the new commercial hub as well as a data centre hub. With the Malaysian government’s aspiration to attract multi-national cloud and data centre operators into the country, the MY06 project received tremendous support and approval from various levels of government agencies and ministries…