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SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Partnership Aims to Develop Proof-of-Concept and Pave the Way for Offshore

Data Centers that Address Land Scarcity and Energy Efficiency Challenges in

Singapore

Big Data Exchange (BDx) (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3297692-1&h=2069664936&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bdxworld.com%2F&a=%C2%A0Big+Data+Exchange+(BDx)), a Pan Asian data center cluster, National University of Singapore's Faculty

of Engineering (NUS Engineering) (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3297692-1&h=3517710946&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eng.nus.edu.sg%2F&a=National+University+of+Singapore%27s+Faculty+of+Engineering+(NUS+Engineering)), and Sembcorp Marine (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3297692-1&h=2822851823&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sembmarine.com%2F&a=Sembcorp+Marine) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to explore the

feasibility of developing groundbreaking sustainable ocean data centers. This

strategic alliance also seeks to address the growing climate and sustainability

challenges facing the data center industry and environment.  

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Under this MOU, each party will contribute a unique element to advance the

development of sustainable ocean data centers:

    -- BDx will provide the data center arrangement as well as the technical

       proposal and operational strategy;  

    -- NUS Engineering will supply its cooling technology along with metrics

       for meeting relevant energy efficiency targets; and  

    -- Sembcorp Marine will contribute an offshore platform solution

"Advancing the sustainability goals of our customers and uncovering new

innovative ways to bring sustainability to the data center industry is becoming

increasingly important for BDx," states Mr Braham Singh, CEO, BDx. "We have an

ongoing commitment to this and we're proud to work with NUS Engineering and

Sembcorp Marine to begin the important work of creating a more sustainable

future for our industry."  

As a leading global university, NUS is committed to developing solutions that

promote environmental sustainability across different areas, including

developing innovations for green data center operations.

"The growing demand for cloud computing, 5G, artificial intelligence and the

Internet of Things has intensified the need for high-performance data centers

that can be operated in an environmentally-responsible manner," says Associate

Professor Lee Poh Seng from the NUS Department of Mechanical Engineering, and

Executive Director of the Energy Studies Institute at NUS. "We are pleased to

study the feasibility of deploying our patented liquid cooling technology for

this exciting development of offshore data centers that could be powered and

cooled using seawater, the world's most abundant resource. We look forward to

working with BDx and Sembcorp Marine to bring about tangible benefits for both

the digital economy and the environment."

Headquartered in Singapore, Sembcorp Marine provides innovative engineering

solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries. Committed to

sustainability, Sembcorp Marine actively reduces its carbon footprint across

its operations and develops innovative and green solutions to meet

international standards, regulatory requirements, global environmental concerns

and customers' sustainability needs.

"With growing awareness of climate change and a paradigm shift in energy

consumption towards renewable sources, it is imperative for organizations to

collaborate with one another and think out of the box to advance sustainable

solutions and business models," says Mr Wong Weng Sun, Sembcorp Marine

President and CEO. "Leveraging our innovative design expertise for the

offshore, marine and energy industries, Sembcorp Marine is excited to partner

BDx and NUS Engineering to contribute to the sustainable evolution of the data

center industry."

To counter the increasing environmental impact of data centers globally, BDx,

NUS Engineering and Sembcorp Marine will also promote joint research and

development activities of mutual interest and benefit in the areas of

sustainable ocean data centers.

About Big Data Exchange (BDx)

Big Data Exchange (BDx) is a Pan-Asian data center cluster with sites

throughout Hong Kong, mainland China and Singapore. Its unique hybrid cloud,

connectivity and colocation solutions offer unparalleled security and

reliability for the mission-critical IT infrastructure of its local and global

clientele. As a carrier-neutral provider, BDx delivers a secure hybrid

ecosystem with innovative connectivity solutions to enterprises, OTTS,

financial services and more. With its automated modules, BDx allows enterprises

to manage physical racks with the same ease as working in public clouds, as

well as an unmatched level of customization. BDx was founded in 2019 and

maintains headquarters in Hong Kong. To learn more, visit www.bdxworld.com or

follow BDx on Twitter (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3297692-1&h=4193316542&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fbdxworld&a=Twitter) and

LinkedIn (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3297692-1&h=2721016927&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fbdx-data-centers%2F&a=LinkedIn).

About National University of Singapore (NUS)

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's flagship university,

which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship,

with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 17 faculties across

three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries

enriching our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have also established

our NUS Overseas Colleges programme in more than 15 cities around the world.

Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and

entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and

academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world.

Researchers in our faculties, 30 university-level research institutes, research

centres of excellence and corporate labs focus on themes that include energy;

environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases;

active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial

systems; Asian studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as artificial

intelligence, data science, operations research and cybersecurity.

For more information on NUS, please visit www.nus.edu.sg.

About Sembcorp Marine

Company Registration Number: 196300098Z

Sembcorp Marine provides innovative engineering solutions to the global

offshore, marine and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group

has close to 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs,

floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair,

upgrading and conversion of different ship types. Sembcorp Marine's solutions

focus on the following areas: Renewables, Process, Gas, Ocean Living and

Advanced Drilling Rigs.

Sembcorp Marine's customers include major energy companies, owners of floating

production units, shipping companies and cruise and ferry operators. They are

supported by four commercial units: Rigs & Floaters; Repairs & Upgrades;

Offshore Platforms and Specialised Shipbuilding.

Sembcorp Marine operates shipyards and other facilities in Singapore,

Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Norway and Brazil.

Discover more at www.sembmarine.com.

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