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APAC data centers pivot to AI, high-density capacity: JLL
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The APAC data center market is shifting towards AI-ready, high-density infrastructure with hyperscale developments in Mumbai, Chennai, Johor, and Seoul's outskirts, while facing constraints like long grid connection delays in Japan and limited powered land in Hong Kong. Water access, rapid AI chip refresh cycles, and regional policy incentives are shaping new designs and power strategies including hybrid power models and direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.
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You face growing opportunities selling AI-optimised, energy- and water-efficient data center tech in APAC's expanding hyperscale hubs. Build flexibility for rapid chip upgrades and hybrid power sourcing into your offer to stay ahead.
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