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INSIGHT
Data Center Empowering the AI Era: The Strategic Value of PIDC EMD
— January 22, 2025
— September 02, 2024
Jason Yang
Partner, Head of Business Development
As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, 'Exclusive Midsize Data Centers (EMD)' will pivotal in supporting the surge of AI-driven workloads. While hyperscale data centers remain essential, they cannot meet the growing demand for real-time processing and low-latency applications. At PIDC, we are leading this transformation by strategically developing EMDs across Asia’s major cities to address the needs of the modern digital economy.
Meeting the Growing Demand for Edge Solutions.

The rise of AI, Machine Learning (ML), and IoT has accelerated the need for localized data processing. While core models operate within large hyperscale campuses, edge solutions are critical for real-time applications like smart cities, autonomous systems, and fintech services. Industry forecasts predict over 20% annual growth in the edge data center market through 2030, driven by these evolving technologies.
AI Driving Demand for Data Center Develpment.

AI is fueling a generational investment boom in the infrastructure that supports it, with data center demand skyrocketing to record levels in 2023—11 times higher than in 2016. As new AI models continue to emerge, this demand is expected to grow even further. The next wave of AI technologies, such as text-to-video models like OpenAI’s Sora, could require up to 10,000 times the computing power of a single Google search, highlighting the critical need for advanced, scalable data center infrastructure to keep pace with this rapid evolution.
Gross Data Center Absorption, Megawatts
Source: Datacenterhawk, as of 2024
Why PIDC EMD? Purpose-Built for AI Workloads

PIDC’s AI-Ready EMDs are designed for high-performance needs, supporting 7kW to 40kW per rack with advanced cooling systems achieving PUE as low as 1.12. Unlike traditional colocation facilities, our EMDs offer dedicated, customizable environments tailored to enterprise requirements. Located strategically in Asia’s key business hubs, our data centers ensure low-latency connectivity and high availability—essential for industries reliant on real-time data.
Flexibility, Security, and Business Continuity

With Build-to-Suit (BTS) options, scalable infrastructure, and no upfront capital expenditure, PIDC EMDs offer unmatched flexibility. Our 24/7 operational support, multi-layered security protocols, and carrier-neutral connectivity guarantee data integrity and resilience, helping businesses reduce risks and accelerate their digital strategies.
Driving Asia’s Digital Future

As Asia’s digital economy expands rapidly, PIDC EMDs are strategically positioned to support enterprises navigating AI adoption, 5G deployment, and cloud integration. By choosing PIDC, businesses gain more than just data storage—they secure a future-ready, agile infrastructure designed to power the next wave of digital transformation.