Digital Realty, the world’s largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, has announced a nearly S$7b investment target in Singapore. This move aims to solidify Singapore’s position as a key hub for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the Asia Pacific region. The investment includes more than S$4.3b earmarked for new data centre developments and ongoing projects.
The company plans to expand its local workforce to 400 by 2030, reflecting the growing demand for secure, connected infrastructure as enterprises transition from AI experimentation to production. Serene Nah, Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific at Digital Realty, stated, “This S$7b investment target demonstrates our confidence in Singapore’s role as the region’s AI infrastructure anchor.”
Digital Realty has nearly doubled its Singapore workforce over the past three years, with 90% being Singapore nationals. The company relocated its Asia Pacific regional office to IOI Central Boulevard in July 2025, with further expansion anticipated in 2026.
In addition to workforce growth, Digital Realty is enhancing Singapore’s digital ecosystem through operational and innovation capabilities. The company operates a Global Command Centre in Singapore and plans to launch the Digital Realty Innovation Lab (DRIL) in the second half of 2026. This facility will support the development and testing of AI and hybrid cloud solutions.
Digital Realty’s investment underscores Singapore’s strategic importance for AI deployment, particularly for inference workloads that require low-latency infrastructure. The company’s PlatformDIGITAL® offers secure data centre environments and robust connectivity, supporting organisations as they scale AI deployments.
With this significant investment, Digital Realty is poised to support Singapore’s evolution as a leading AI infrastructure hub, enabling the next wave of enterprise AI deployment across the region.
