Keppel, Dell partner to build AI platforms, data centres in Asia

The facilities will feature green technologies and renewable energy solutions.

Keppel Ltd.’s Connectivity division has signed a strategic framework agreement with Dell Technologies to jointly develop advanced AI platforms and efficient data centres across Asia.

The partnership combines Keppel’s expertise in energy, sustainability, and connectivity infrastructure with Dell’s technology, enterprise reach, and advanced infrastructure. Together, they aim to meet growing demand for secure, reliable, and energy-efficient data centres.

Keppel will invest in AI platforms for sectors including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.

The facilities will feature Keppel’s green technologies and renewable energy solutions.

AsiaPac Technology (AsiaPac), Keppel’s ICT, Cloud, and enterprise solutions provider, will participate in the collaboration, initially focusing on high-growth markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

AsiaPac will provide cloud integration, infrastructure management, enterprise solutions, and digital transformation consulting to support the initiative.

Keppel and Dell have a long-standing relationship through AsiaPac, which includes resale of Dell infrastructure, professional services delivery, and AI application support for enterprise customers in Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

The latest agreement builds on Keppel’s ongoing partnerships with other global technology leaders, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), to develop data centres, subsea cables, and renewable energy solutions.