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Mega-scale projects require tight collaboration among hyperscalers, operators, and investors. This panel explores partnership models, financing structures, and risk-sharing strategies shaping the next wave of Philippine builds.

Thailand's data center sector is growing fast but the workforce needed to run it is not keeping pace. With 42 data centers currently operating and that number forecast to nearly double within five years, the industry is looking at a potential shortfall of 4,000 to 6,000 trained professionals. There is no data center degree. There is no obvious pipeline. And the people who could fill those role...

As AI workloads push data center design into uncharted territory, operators are being forced to make infrastructure decisions without knowing who their tenants will be, what cooling technology will be standard, or how fast the next generation of hardware will arrive. In this panel, Apiwit Puangsricharern of IM Impower moderates a discussion with: Lukas Thalhammer, Regional Head of Data Center, Hil...

Thailand's data centers are being asked to do more than ever before. AI workloads are driving demand for infrastructure that didn't exist five years ago, while ESG commitments, cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise expectations are all tightening at the same time. In this panel, Amornvit Vatcharaphrueksadee of North Bangkok University moderates a discussion with: Hasan Siraj, Head of...

As Thailand's cloud market matures, enterprises across banking, telco, and retail are navigating the real-world trade-offs of hybrid and multi-cloud environments: balancing costs, performance, and compliance without sacrificing agility. In this panel, Shiv Dechasakphan of SoftwareOne moderates a discussion with: Nuttanai Anuntarumporn, Chief Executive Officer, Interlink Telecom Public Company...

As Thailand advances toward a cloud-first economy, data sovereignty is emerging as a defining challenge, shaped by the need to balance innovation with compliance, security, and trust. In this panel, Pitikorn Tengtrakul of KASIKORN Business-Technology Group moderates a discussion with: Virag Thakkar, Director of Digital Security at Thai Union Group Supathus Chaimuangraj, Security Architect - Custom...

Thailand has the renewable incentive frameworks: UGT, FiT schemes, RECs, and direct PPAs. But the harder question is whether they're moving fast enough for a market that isn't waiting. In this panel, Paul Mah, Executive Editor at w.media, moderates a discussion with: Soon Cheng Kang, Senior Research Analyst, Data Centre Services & Infrastructure at S&P Global Paul Volodarsky, Partn...

As energy costs rise and capital strategies shift, Thailand must rethink its investment model to remain competitive in Southeast Asia's rapidly evolving data center landscape. In this panel, Nita Athakaiwalvathi (Neen), Senior Manager, Investment & Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield, moderates a discussion with: Simon Hamer, Chief Technology Officer, Evolution Data Centres Prinn Panitchpa...

Thailand’s emergence as a digital infrastructure hub is gaining momentum, fuelled by rapid data center expansion and increasing hyperscaler demand. In this panel, Paul Mah, Executive Editor at w.media, moderates a discussion featuring: Jeffrey Tay, Chief Development and Marketing Officer at Galaxy Data Center Poraphan Sucharitkul, Head of Business Development at Telehouse Thailand Pattaraphan Paib...

Thailand’s ambitions to become a regional data center hub hinge on its ability to address energy constraints, infrastructure readiness, and investment complexity. This opening panel at the latest Thailand Cloud & Datacentre Convention explores how aligning policy, capital, and connectivity can unlock the next phase of growth. From accelerating nationwide data center development to strengthenin...

As Malaysia’s data center sector continues to expand, sustainability is emerging as a critical competitive advantage. In this closing panel at MYCDC 2025 , Jean Monson , Head of Infrastructure Project Finance Asia at MUFG moderates a discussion with: Noorzita Mohamad Nor , Director of Business Services & Regional Operations Division – Malaysian Investment Development Authority  Malar Odayappan...

As Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation, the need for resilient and scalable data center infrastructure has never been greater.  In this episode, Paul Mah , Executive Editor at w.media , sits down with Tho Lye Yit , VP of Design & Delivery at Bridge Data Centres , for a fireside chat on building the infrastructure foundation for Malaysia’s digital future. The discussion explores how...

Malaysia is strategically positioned to become a regional connectivity hub, leveraging its geographical location, strong digital infrastructure, and government-driven initiatives. In this episode, Dr. Ahmad Tarmizi Mukhtar , President & Chief Executive, from Quad Destiny Holdings Berhad moderates an in-depth discussion with: Benedict Kwok , Chief Operating Officer – TM Nexera Lloyd Lee , Head...

The convergence of Generative AI, cloud computing, and data center infrastructure is reshaping industries and accelerating digital innovation. In this episode, Freddy Loo , Founder from Tangram Advisory moderates an in-depth discussion with: Umang Varma , Head of Customer Engineering – Google Cloud Malaysia Ir. Ts. Maxx Wong Meng Fai , Head of Technical and Solutions – YTL Data Centers Rob Freeman...

The rapid growth of AI and cloud is reshaping how data centers are designed, powered, and deployed. In this episode, Marcus Kan, Managing Director from Cundall – Singapore moderates an in-depth discussion with: Simon Vaughan, Managing Director – Malaysia, STACK Infrastructure Dean Coetzee, Chief Operating Officer, EPI Group of Companies Together, they explore what it takes to build AI-ready digita...

In this episode, Ir. Aaron Chai Kao Khy, Liaison/Business Development Director at MEG Consult Sdn Bhd, moderates an in-depth discussion with: Carles Cortadas Guasch, Partner & CEO, B-Global Tech Yau Chau Fong, Managing Director, Duriane Professionals Sdn Bhd Tune in to hear practical insights on designing interconnected data centers, addressing operational risks, and enabling continuous digita...

In this Episode, Adam Mohamed Rahim – Senior Analyst at RHB Investment Bank speaks with: Mohammad Ridzuan Abdul Aziz – Independent Non-Executive Director, AEON Bank Berhad Jovian Tan – CTO, Bitara Together, they uncovers how cloud-native cores, open finance, and AI are reshaping banking operations and driving the next generation of secure, scalable digital infrastructure.

As data centers scale at record speed, one question looms larger than ever: can security keep up? In this episode, Darsh Manimaran, Director at Cloud Security Alliance – Malaysia, moderates an in-depth discussion with: Ts. Suraya Hani , Senior Executive, CyberSecurity Malaysia Dmitriy Nikolaychik , Chief Technology Officer, irix Ruban Bala , Digital Trust & Cyber Risk Advocate – Banking Tune i...

Malaysia’s data centers are stepping up to meet net-zero goals, but how can operators balance sustainability with cost and operational realities? In this episode, Gary Goh, CEO of Sprint DC Consulting, moderates a timely discussion with: Niranpal Singh, Managing Director – Malaysia, BayWa r.e. APAC Ir. Noor Iziddin Abdullah Bin Haji Ghazali, Head of Solar, Energy Storage & Energy Efficiency, N...

Episode 50 of the w.media Podcast welcomes Taufiq Hussien (Telin Malaysia, Indonesia International Office), Dr. Steven Khaw (Leadership Development Expert) and James Soh (Senior Data Center Consultant) in a discussion that is core to the future of digital development - workforce and talent training. 

As Malaysia’s digital economy grows, data centers face new cyber-physical risks that go beyond traditional IT threats. In this episode, Anh Tien Vu (Frost & Sullivan) moderates a discussion with Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar Osman (PNB Commercial) and David Rajoo (Microsoft Security) on how IoT, AI, and cloud infrastructure are reshaping security strategies and what operators can do to protect their fac...

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every aspect of data center design, operation, and sustainability. In this episode of w.media , Executive Editor Paul Mah speaks with Danny Wong, Senior Director – Infrastructure Solutions at Vertiv Asia, to explore how AI is driving the next wave of transformation across the industry. From green financing and intelligent power management to AI-driven design an...

As AI and cloud workloads surge, optimizing data center thermal management has become more critical than ever. In this episode of w.media Podcast series, Sreekumar Narayanan (Chief Growth Officer, BNB Security & Automation Solutions Pvt Ltd) and Jacob Wolfe (LEED AP, Global Key Account Manager, Hyperscale, Armstrong Fluid Technology) dive into innovative cooling strategies shaping Malaysia’s d...

Once regarded as an overflow location for Singapore, Malaysia is fast emerging as a contender for APAC’s digital hub. But can it sustain this rapid growth amid rising costs, sustainability demands, and new government policies? In this episode, Paul Mah, Executive Editor at w.media, moderates an insightful discussion with: Ir. Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad, Vice President - Digital Adoption, MDEC Joe Lie...

As digital demand accelerates, the pressure on data centers to evolve has never been greater. In this episode of the w.media Podcast, industry leaders unpack how data centers are reimagining security, resilience, and design to meet the challenges of a high-density, always-on world. 🎙️ Speakers: Simon Cheong Chi Lock – Regional Director, ENGIE ITS Pte Ltd Kar Choon Ng – Country Development Manager,...