Big Data Exchange, National University of Singapore and Sembcorp Marine to Explore Development of Sustainable Ocean Data Centers
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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
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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