Malaysia’s Johor state is about to undergo a staggering increase of data center capacity. According to industry analysis from Washington DC based DC Byte, the cumulative planned capacity will climb to a staggering 5,800 megawatts. Such a huge expansion is a testament to how badly people want to store and process big data. Technology advancements and the rapid pace of artificial intelligence are accelerating this demand even further.
And the entire region is getting ready for this expansion. Concurrently, issues such as energy and water consumption have become increasingly significant issues. The influx of data centers is expected to create substantial demands on local resources, raising questions about sustainability and environmental impacts. Stakeholders are keenly aware that while the growth of data centers can stimulate economic development and technological advancement, it must be balanced with responsible resource management.
Dylan Butts and Victoria Yeo, policy analysts at CNBC, discuss this new development in depth. Smart, vibrant and sustainable growth They underscore the far-reaching consequences of Johor’s surging data center sector. Their stories are included in CNBC’s complete technology news section, focusing on the biggest issues facing the technology industry today. In addition, CNBC delivers live TV streaming services via “WATCH LIVE,” enabling audiences to keep up with unfolding news in real-time.
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With this surging capacity, Johor is pushing itself to the forefront of the Asian data center market. The region is getting all in on these new opportunities. Yet at the same time, NOAA needs to tackle the huge challenges of our country’s energy and water consumption. Resolving these problems will be instrumental in fostering sustained prosperity in this growing industry.