BDx Data Centers | Unlocking Asia-Pacific’s Data Center Future

In an interview at PTC’24 in Honolulu, The Tech Capital’s Editor João Marques Lima spoke to Mayank Srivastava, CEO of BDx Data Centers, to delve into the transformative trends shaping the data center industry across the vibrant landscapes of Asia. This interview unveils the strategic insights, challenges, and groundbreaking initiatives driving BDx’s success in one of the world’s most dynamic digital arenas.

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A Diverse Asian Market
Srivastava opens the discussion with a profound analysis of the Asian market’s diversity, emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities within each country. From the advanced digital ecosystems of Japan, Korea, and Australia to the burgeoning markets of Indonesia and the Philippines, he highlights BDx’s tailored approach to fostering digital infrastructure growth across varying landscapes.

The Green Revolution
A pivotal moment in the interview is Srivastava’s compelling narrative on responsible sustainability as a main business principle and renewable energy’s role in Asia’s digital infrastructure. Despite the varied national policies, BDx’s dedication to powering data centers with renewable energy is unwavering. Plans to announce a new renewable-powered data center underscores BDx’s leadership in sustainable development within the sector.

AI’s Transformative Impact
Srivastava shares an optimistic yet realistic view on AI’s influence across the Asian markets and the future of AI-driven digital ecosystems. From operational enhancements within data centers to national AI strategies, the conversation navigates the potential and challenges of integrating AI technologies. There will be a proliferation of start-ups for AI and Srivastava believes there will be solid AI advancements in APAC over the next 12-18 months. 

Indonesia: A Strategic Focus for BDx
The discussion takes a deeper dive into BDx’s strategic initiatives in Indonesia, revealing a comprehensive plan to interconnect and energize the digital landscape of this archipelago nation. Srivastava’s overview of recent acquisitions and partnerships in Indonesia is a testament to BDx’s commitment to creating a super interconnected digital infrastructure mesh, promising to catalyse economic activity and digital transformation.

A Vision for the Future
Srivastava’s vision for a more interconnected, homogeneous region and environmentally responsible digital future is a call to action for stakeholders across the region. Over the next 12 months, he calls for industry collaboration and education of regulators and governments to address critical issues such as renewable energy, sustainability, data privacy, and regulatory harmonisation across Asia.