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“ In two to three years , we ’ re looking to be able to service global cloud providers ,” says Malana .
“ At that point , we would have grown significantly . By 2025 , we will be adding a notable amount of capacity , about 15MW , and then every year after that , we will add at least another 16MW – as long as the demand sustains it .
“ So in three years from now , we ’ re looking to triple our current capacity , which should be more than enough to service the needs of the global cloud providers .”
It is not just a case of building sufficient capacity . Malana says it is essential for STT GDC Philippines to mature , so the company is capable of handling the latest technologies and the demands of AI-based GPU processes – as well as being ready for direct liquid cooling .
The new data centre will have the ability to house liquid-cooled solutions and servers , offering a sustainability boost to those operating the tropics – by substantially reducing energy and water consumption .
He also sees the local talent base building to serve critical facilities and the wider digital infrastructure industry
“ I think in three years we will be much more mature as an ecosystem and at that point I see the Philippines as being one of the major regional hubs ,” he says .
Malana is clearly passionate about improving digital infrastructure in his home country , having spent more than 20 years in the US and Mexico before returning in late
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