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Stagwell (STGW) Acquires ADK GLOBAL, Integrated Marketing Subsidiary of ADK Holdings Inc., Bolstering Growth for the Network Across APAC

Headquartered in Japan, the leading integrated marketing solutions firm will join Stagwell’s growing APAC presence, furthering Stagwell’s global expansion

NEW YORK and TOKYO, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the intent to acquire ADK GLOBAL, a network of overseas subsidiaries managed by ADK Holdings Inc. Headquartered in Japan and with offices in 10 markets around the world, ADK GLOBAL delivers integrated marketing solutions based on a deep understanding of local markets, media, and consumers, establishing itself as a trusted partner for local businesses.  

This acquisition comes as Stagwell expands its global footprint and invests further in AI-enabled solutions at the forefront of digital marketing. By bringing ADK GLOBAL into Stagwell, the network’s regional staff count rises to over 2,000 team members, spanning agencies and affiliates on the ground in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Stagwell and ADK GLOBAL’s complementing suite of AI-powered solutions for digital marketers are set up to help clients, including global and Asian brands such as LG, Shanghai Disney Resort, Google, Dexcom and Adidas, deliver impactful results. Furthermore, with the addition of ADK GLOBAL, Stagwell now has a complete offering in APAC of media, creative, and PR for any local, regional or global client opportunity.

“Our vibrant APAC division and its regional coverage are significantly enhanced by the addition of ADK GLOBAL,” shared Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. “We’ve been focused on winning local accounts that we can then extend regionally and globally. The ADK GLOBAL team has been pioneers of this strategy and we’re looking forward to introducing their clients to opportunities across borders and to our suite of digital solutions for the modern marketer.”

“ADK GLOBAL has joined Stagwell to collaborate in overseas business. By leveraging Stagwell’s global network, which includes regions in North America, Europe, and Asia, along with their digital-based full services, we will integrate ADK Group’s expertise and personnel to develop our overseas marketing business. This will enable us to provide even more optimal solutions to our client companies, primarily focusing on Japanese clients,” stated Toshiya Oyama, Representative Director, President & Group CEO of ADK Holdings. “Meanwhile, in the content business, including anime and IP, ADK Group will promote the vision of ‘Growing brands and fans,’ and aim to further strengthen its overseas operations by enhancing our business structure.”

“We will continue to strengthen our collaboration with ADK in Japan while maintaining our current management and account teams to provide our services,” said Yasuyuki Katagi, CEO of ADK GLOBAL. “By leveraging the strengths of Stagwell, which operates on a global scale, we will further elevate the quality of our expertise in integrated marketing solutions and contribute to the growth of our clients’ businesses.”

The addition of ADK GLOBAL follows Stagwell’s 11 acquisitions in 2024: Create. Group (MENA), UNICEPTA (Germany), Consulum (MENA), LEADERS (Israel), Business Traveller (Global), BERA (U.S.), Luxine Relations Publiques (Canada), PROS (Brazil), What’s Next Partners (France), Sidekick (U.K.) and Team Epiphany (U.S.). 

About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 35+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

About ADK Group
ADK Group is an integrated marketing company led by ADK Holdings, consisting of three business companies: ADK Marketing Solutions, ADK Creative One, and ADK Emotions. It contributes to the results of client businesses across the entire marketing field. The group possesses a uniqueness in developing businesses that are expert in anime and intellectual property (IP). https://www.adk.jp/en/

About ADK GLOBAL
ADK GLOBAL is the collective team for a network of subsidiaries whose primary business is marketing operations outside of Japan for the ADK Group. In 1979, we opened our first overseas office in London. ADK GLOBAL has offices in 10 markets, including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Australia, and the United States. We currently have 600 employees providing integrated marketing solutions based on a deep understanding of local markets and consumers to approximately 300 clients. https://adk-globalnetwork.com/

Contacts:
Kara Gelber
Stagwell 
pr@stagwellglobal.com

Noriyoshi Yoshie/ Shohei Goto/ Eri Itoh
Corporate Planning Division, ADK Holdings
adkpr@adk.jp 

ADK GLOBAL
info@adk-globalnetwork.com 

Stagwell today announced the intent to acquire ADK GLOBAL, a network of overseas subsidiaries managed by ADK Holdings Inc.
Stagwell today announced the intent to acquire ADK GLOBAL, a network of overseas subsidiaries managed by ADK Holdings Inc.

 

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SINEXCEL Recognized Among Top 10 Global Energy Storage Inverter Suppliers by S&P Global

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SINEXCEL has been named one of the top 10 global energy storage inverter suppliers by S&P Global Commodity Insights, a renowned provider of independent research and market analysis. This prestigious recognition underscores SINEXCELs exceptional product performance and competitive edge in the energy storage sector.

SINEXCEL Recognized Among Top 10 Global Energy Storage Inverter Suppliers by S&P Global
SINEXCEL Recognized Among Top 10 Global Energy Storage Inverter Suppliers by S&P Global

S&P Global Commodity Insights business spans multiple industries, including energy, chemicals, and metals. SINEXCELs inclusion in this exclusive list reflects its profound expertise in energy storage technology and its growing influence in the global market. As the world increasingly embraces green energy, energy storage has become essential for enhancing power system reliability, optimizing energy use, and supporting renewable energy integration.

Since launching its Energy Storage Micro-grid System product line in 2011, SINEXCEL has focused on delivering modular, reliable, and scalable energy storage solutions. With over 12 GW of installed capacity globally, SINEXCEL supports more than 600 partners across over 60 countries spanning six continents. These achievements highlight the companys commitment to sustainable energy and its dedication to paving the way for clean energy advancements.

In 2024, SINEXCEL continues to innovate by launching the PWS1-160M-H-EX/NA energy storage inverter to meet the diverse needs of the commercial and industrial sectors. This versatile inverter supports multiple voltage specifications and grid standards, ensuring its adaptability in North America, Europe, Australia, and regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With an IP65-rated enclosure, it is built to perform reliably in extreme weather conditions.

PWS1-160M-H-EX/NA Energy Storage Inverter
PWS1-160M-H-EX/NA Energy Storage Inverter

Looking ahead, SINEXCEL is dedicated to promoting innovation, expanding its product portfolio, and broadening its global presence. The company will continue to develop advanced modular energy storage solutions, foster strategic partnerships, and deliver value to customers, shaping a sustainable energy landscape.

About SINEXCEL

Established in 2007, SINEXCEL has been a leading service provider in energy storage, EV charging, and power quality solutions. As a trusted partner of industry giants like Shell and BP, SINEXCEL is well-positioned for continued global success, driving energy freedom and cultivating a cleaner, greener future.

Media Contact
Melody Yu, Marketing Manager
melody_yu@sinexcel.com

Yiren Digital Earns Its Place in China’s Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance

BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) (“Yiren Digital” or the “Company”), an AI-powered platform providing a comprehensive suite of financial and lifestyle services in China, has earned its place in the China’s Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance (AIIA). The membership reflects the Company’s commitment to driving cross-disciplinary innovation and fostering cooperation among key stakeholders, including leading companies, universities, research institutions, and organizations in the AI sector.

The AIIA has been officially launched under the guidance and support of key government bodies, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). Spearheaded by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) alongside various partner organizations, the alliance aims to establish a collaborative platform for industry, academia, research, and application. Its primary goals include advancing the development of China’s artificial intelligence industry, fostering ecosystem growth, and driving the digital transformation of traditional industries through deeper AI integration across various sectors of society.

Since its listing on the NYSE in 2015, Yiren Digital has grown from a fintech pioneer into an expansive leader in intelligent technology. By integrating advanced AI into its operations, the company has significantly enhanced key areas, including customer acquisition, marketing, customer service, and risk management. Through the development of proprietary AI platforms and systems, Yiren Digital has continually boosted operational efficiency, improved user experience, and strengthened its overall business ecosystem.

With a business strategy of ‘AI + diverse applications’ and its continued efforts under the ‘AI Lab’ initiative, the company has developed a range of proprietary intelligent platforms, including DiTing Intelligent Decision-making Platform, QingNiao Intelligent Customer Service System, FengChao Intelligent Voice Interaction Platform, LingShu Intelligent Marketing Platform, and BaiZe Data Platform. These platforms and integrated technologies drive innovation in decision-making, marketing, customer service, and data management. To strengthen risk control, Yiren Digital has developed a comprehensive system that includes tools for emotion recognition, content review, and fraud prevention, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting its users. The company has also implemented robust data security measures, including stringent data cleansing and declassification processes, to safeguard user privacy and maintain the integrity of its data-driven solutions.

Beyond these technological advancements, Yiren Digital remains deeply committed to the ethical application of AI. Machine learning techniques, such as reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF), are being deployed to enhance the objectivity of training processes, while retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is used to improve the reliability of knowledge sources. The company’s proprietary Model Factory and its efficient model parallel processing frameworks ensure the transparency and interpretability of its algorithms.

Weeks ago, the company was also recognized as one of the ‘Beijing Top 10 Financial Brands for the Year 2024’ for its outstanding service quality and continuous technological innovations.

About Yiren Digital

Yiren Digital Ltd. is an advanced, AI-powered platform providing a comprehensive suite of financial and lifestyle services in China. Our mission is to elevate customers’ financial well-being and enhance their quality of life by delivering digital financial services, tailor-made insurance solutions, and premium lifestyle services. We support clients at various growth stages, addressing financing needs arising from consumption and production activities, while aiming to augment the overall well-being and security of individuals, families, and businesses.

Authorities Destroy 15 Hectares of Opium Poppy Fields in Luang Namtha

Authorities Destroy 15 Hectares of Opium Poppy Fields in Luang Namtha
An officer clearing an opium field (photo credit: Tholakhong)

Officials in Viengphoukha district, Luang Namtha, destroyed 15 hectares of opium poppies across 33 plots of land. The operation, conducted from 7-8 January, targeted fields in Namvang, Namon, and Namkheuang villages.

Empowering Cambodia’s Next Leaders: Chen Zhi Scholarship Applications Now Open for 2025


PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – Prince Foundation announced applications are open for the Chen Zhi Scholarship Program’s fourth batch, aiming to support 100 Cambodian university students in 2025. The program, initiated by Prince Holding Group Chairman Chen Zhi, provides full academic funding for high-achieving students from underprivileged backgrounds.

Prince Foundation has announced that online applications are now open for the fourth batch of the Chen Zhi Scholarship Program, which aims to provide support to 100 Cambodian university students in 2025.
Prince Foundation has announced that online applications are now open for the fourth batch of the Chen Zhi Scholarship Program, which aims to provide support to 100 Cambodian university students in 2025.

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) partners with Prince Foundation to select qualified candidates. Recipients receive tuition coverage, monthly living allowances, professional development training and internship opportunities.

Prince Foundation, established in 2015, focuses on education, healthcare and community engagement initiatives across Cambodia, having invested more than $17 million in various social development programs targeting youth, families and local communities.

Three previous batches have supported 300 students, with recipients pursuing degrees in technology, business and engineering. The program represents a $2 million commitment over seven years.

“The Chen Zhi Scholarship Program aims to create pathways for talented young Cambodians to access quality education and contribute to their communities,” said Gabriel Tan, Head of Prince Foundation. “Our focus is on developing skilled professionals in sectors crucial to Cambodia’s economic growth.”

Eligible applicants must:
– Hold Cambodian citizenship
– Have completed the 2023/2024 Bac II examination
– Gain admission to approved programs at partner universities

Partner institutions and eligible programs include:
– Royal University of Phnom Penh: Information Technology Engineering, Computer Science, International Business Management, Media and Communications
– Institute of Technology of Cambodia: Civil Engineering
– National University of Management: Digital Economy and Tourism

Online Applications open from January 15 through February 15, 2025. Final interviews will occur in early March, with recipients announced later that month.
Hashtag: #PrinceFoundation #ChenZhiScholarship #CSR #Education

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Prince Foundation

Prince Foundation, founded in 2015, is one of Cambodia’s leading philanthropic foundations. A member of Prince Holding Group, one of the largest business groups in Cambodia, the Foundation works with local communities to build thriving living and working environments that elevate people’s well-being and livelihoods, guided by the vision: “Together, Building a Better Future for Cambodia.”

Focusing on education and youth development, healthcare, and community engagement initiatives, Prince Foundation collaborates with partners to deliver sustainable programs that create opportunities for Cambodia’s youth, build community resilience, and contribute to sustainable infrastructure.

The Foundation’s flagship projects include the Chen Zhi Scholarship, which offers full scholarships, stipends, internships, and job opportunities to 400 Cambodian university students over seven years, and Prince Horology, a state-of-the-art facility where aspiring Cambodian watchmakers learn the art of Swiss-style watchmaking. Since its inception, Prince Foundation has launched more than 250 philanthropic initiatives, benefiting over 1.5 million people and providing donations exceeding US$17 million.

Moomoo and TradingView Partner to Redefine Trading for APAC Investors With Seamless Trading Integration

Elevating trading experiences for investors in Malaysia, Singapore and beyond

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Moomoo, a leading fintech trading and wealth management platform, has partnered with TradingView, the world’s leading charting platform and social network for traders, to deliver seamless trading integration. This collaboration empowers Moomoo clients in Singapore and Malaysia to execute trades directly through the TradingView interface with their moomoo accounts, combining powerful analysis tools with effortless execution.

moomoo x TradingView: Redefining trading for APAC investors with seamless integration of analytics and real-time execution.
moomoo x TradingView: Redefining trading for APAC investors with seamless integration of analytics and real-time execution.

By enabling investors to analyse, strategize, and trade seamlessly within a single platform, this integration transforms the trading experience, addressing the growing demand in the region for solutions that combine advanced market analytics with real-time execution.

Offered through Moomoo Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“Moomoo Malaysia“) and Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Moomoo Singapore”), this collaboration blends Moomoo’s innovative trading ecosystem with TradingView’s state-of-the-art tools. Together, they provide a cutting-edge solution that sets a new standard for convenience and precision, meeting the needs of the region’s rapidly expanding investor community.

Transforming Trading For Asia’s Evolving Investor Base

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth in retail investing, with a new generation of investors seeking smarter, faster, and more user-friendly trading solutions. Moomoo’s collaboration with TradingView directly addresses these needs, integrating TradingView’s cutting-edge charting tools and analytics with Moomoo’s robust trading infrastructure. Investors can now make data-driven decisions and execute trades effortlessly within a unified platform designed for speed and efficiency.

“This partnership with TradingView is an important step in our mission to deliver smarter, more efficient trading solutions to investors across the Asia-Pacific region,” said Erika Chiang, Chief Marketing Officer, Moomoo Southeast Asia. “Investors today face fast-moving, complex markets and need tools that not only simplify execution but also enhance their ability to make well-informed decisions. By integrating TradingView’s powerful tools with Moomoo’s trading infrastructure, we are equipping our clients with the speed, precision, and confidence they need to succeed. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing a seamless and comprehensive trading experience that empowers our clients to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive environment.”

Unlocking a Seamless Trading Experience

The integration offers a range of benefits designed to enhance the trading journey:

  • Seamless Access to U.S. Markets: Trade U.S. stocks directly from the TradingView platform using a moomoo account, eliminating the need to switch platforms and enabling uninterrupted trading workflows.
  • Advanced Analytics: TradingView provides access to over 110 drawing tools, 400+ pre-built indicators, and thousands of community-contributed strategies, enabling deep and customized analysis.
  • Real-Time Execution: Execute trades instantly within the TradingView interface, supported by tools for backtesting and strategy refinement.
  • Cost-Effective Trading Solutions: Enjoy competitive fees on trades, lowering the barriers for investors looking to leverage premium trading tools.

Rauan Khassan, VP of Growth at TradingView: “We are delighted to expand our product partnership with moomoo to new grounds and strengthen our presence in the new markets. Our goal of supporting traders in making informed decisions regardless of their experience or background aligns with Moomoo’s mission to provide accessible trading opportunities and informational resources to diverse user groups. And the chance to combine the strengths of both our product communities is particularly appealing.”

For more information and to explore this integrated trading experience, visit Moomoo Malaysia.

Interoperable National Digital IDs Key to Combat Rising Cross-Border Online Scams

BANGKOK, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the wake of ASEAN’s rapid digital growth, which has seen substantial increases in cybercrime and online scams, the need for mutual recognition of digital IDs between China and ASEAN nations has become critical in combating online and cross-border scams. TS Wong, Group Managing Director of MYEG and Co-founder of Zetrix, underscored this at the China-ASEAN Digital Ecosystem Cooperation Forum in Bangkok yesterday.

TS Wong, Group Managing Director of MYEG and Co-founder of Zetrix, speaking during his dialogue session titled “Creating an Environmentally Friendly Digital Future” at the China-ASEAN Digital Ecosystem Cooperation Forum in Bangkok.
TS Wong, Group Managing Director of MYEG and Co-founder of Zetrix, speaking during his dialogue session titled “Creating an Environmentally Friendly Digital Future” at the China-ASEAN Digital Ecosystem Cooperation Forum in Bangkok.

Spotlight on Cross-Border Digital Security

The forum, held alongside the 5th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting, brought together influential leaders and policymakers to explore practical solutions for enhancing digital security and fostering collaboration.

Key speakers included:

  • H.E. Zhang Yunming, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology of China
  • H.E. Prasert Jantararuangtong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand
  • H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN

In his dialogue session titled “Creating an Environmentally Friendly Digital Future,” TS Wong highlighted the significant financial and societal toll of online scams.

Rising Cybercrime Threats Across ASEAN

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimates financial losses from scams targeting victims in East and Southeast Asia to be as high as USD37 billion in 2023. According to Minister of Digital Malaysia Gobind Singh Deo, Malaysia alone lost RM3.18 billion (USD700 million) to online scams involving more than 95,800 victims between 2021 and April 2024.

MYEG’s Role in ASEAN Collaboration

As a key member of the ASEAN-BAC Malaysia Circle (ABMC), MYEG is committed to advancing regional initiatives that promote economic growth and digital security. Wong reiterated MYEG’s dedication to fostering cross-border partnerships and advocating for interoperable digital IDs to strengthen ASEAN’s digital ecosystem.

Why Interoperable Digital IDs Are Critical for ASEAN

“Verification processes,” Wong explained. “Many countries participating in the forum, including China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, have or are in the process of issuing National Digital IDs. If countries recognise and enable localised verification of each other’s digital IDs in real-time, it becomes possible to accurately identify online users regardless of how realistic deepfake videos may appear,” Wong added.

He outlined several key benefits of interoperable digital IDs:

  • Real-time cross-border identity verification to deter and identify scammers.
  • Enhanced trust in digital transactions, fostering safer economic activities.
  • Support for digital economies, promoting collaboration and consumer confidence.

Driving Innovation with Blockchain Technology

Leveraging its layer-1 public blockchain, Zetrix, MYEG has taken significant steps toward achieving cross-border interoperability through an exclusive partnership that integrates seamlessly with China’s national blockchain infrastructure, Astron-Xinghuo BIF.

This collaboration enables the issuance of ZID digital IDs as Web3 Verifiable Credentials (VCs), allowing individuals and businesses in China to digitise their national IDs or business registration identities. These tamper-proof digital IDs mark a groundbreaking step toward unified frameworks for digital ID interoperability.

Paving the Way for a Secure Digital Future

As Malaysia assumes ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, MYEG remains steadfast in driving innovation and fostering trust within the region’s digital economy. With interoperable digital IDs and blockchain technology at the forefront, MYEG aims to empower ASEAN countries to embrace digital transformation while safeguarding their citizens against the escalating threat of cybercrime.

About MY E.G. Services Berhad (“MYEG”)

MYEG is Malaysia’s premier digital services company. Having commenced operations in 2000 as the flagship e-government services provider, MYEG continues to play a leading role in driving technological change in the region, bringing a diverse and complete range of innovations spanning the online delivery of major government services to a variety of commercial offerings in the areas of immigration, automotive and financial services, among others. Committed to staying firmly at the forefront of the global digital revolution, MYEG has embraced the potential of blockchain technology to enhance all aspects of life and is actively pioneering its adoption across the region through its Layer 1 platform Zetrix. Besides its home market, MYEG’s presence spans other key regional markets such as China, the Philippines and Hong Kong. For more information, visit: https://www.myeg.com.my/ 

About Zetrix

Zetrix is a layer-1 public blockchain that facilitates smart contracts and delivers privacy, security and scalability. Zetrix’s cryptographic infrastructure can be introduced to multiple industries to connect governments, businesses and their citizens to a global blockchain-based economy. Developed by MY E.G. Services Bhd, the cross-border and cross-chain integration with China enables Zetrix to serve as a blockchain gateway that facilitates global trade by deploying critical building blocks for Web3 services such as Blockchain-based Identifiers (BID) and Verifiable Credentials (VC). For more information, visit: https://www.zetrix.com/ 

Powering the Digital Era Forward | Huawei Releases Top Ten Trends of Data Center Facility 2025

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Huawei held the conference on the Top Ten Trends of Data Center Facility 2025. At the conference, Yao Quan, President of Data Center Facility Domain, explained the top ten trends with an aim to inject new impetus into the development of the data center (DC) industry in the AI era, gain insights into the transformation, and lead the leapfrog development of the industry.


As stated by Yao Quan, DCs have shifted from general-purpose computing power to intelligent computing power thanks to the continuous innovations in AI foundation model technologies. Server performance and power have been improved greatly, and the construction of clusters with 1,000 GPUs, 10,000 GPUs, and 100,000 GPUs has become the norm. The DC industry is embraced with unprecedented development opportunities and also facing challenges in the areas of reliability, high power, high electricity demand, and uncertainty.

Based on in-depth insights and long-term practices, Huawei has released the top ten trends of Data Center Facility 2025 centering on reliability, flexibility, and sustainable development. This is in an effort to share its insights and thoughts on AI DC facilities, build a highly reliable computing base, and power the digital era forward.

Trend 1: Reliability Becomes the Primary Core Requirement of Intelligent Computing DCs

Safety is the top priority to DC construction compared with the cost. In particular, the value of AI devices surges and the fault domain scope continues to expand in the intelligent computing era, making reliability the primary core requirement of intelligent computing DCs. DC reliability is essentially the reliability throughout the lifecycle, covering components, products, architecture, services, and O&M. A DC with low reliability will bring about a higher operation cost. To achieve low costs in a real sense, reliability must be ensured.

Trend 2: The Isolated Architecture Is the Best Choice for Ensuring the Reliability of Intelligent Computing Facilities

The power density of intelligent computing centers keeps going up. Electrical equipment is usually characterized with high voltage and large current, and it is critical to ensure its secure and reliable operation. Remote deployment of electrical equipment of DCs is preferred to ensure stable service running. In addition, electrical equipment, if deployed in the main equipment room, must be isolated from the main services and deployed in a standard manner. The fire resistance duration, water fire extinguishing, emergency ventilation, and one-click power-off requirements must be taken into account to minimize service impacts.

Trend 3: Uninterrupted Cooling Is the Mandatory Capability for High-density Intelligent Computing

In the AI era, air-liquid coexistence is a long-term process. Liquid cooling is an inevitable trend and uninterrupted cooling will become a mandatory capability for high-density intelligent computing. Uninterrupted cooling means zero cooling interruption when the DC is running properly and quick cooling recovery in case of exceptions. By doing so, DCs can run stably.

Trend 4: AI Will Significantly Improve Proactive Security in DC Operation and Maintenance

With AI technologies, faults such as power failures, fires, and high temperatures in DCs can be accurately prevented. This facilitates a shift from passive response to active maintenance and enables us to identify potential risks in advance, significantly improving DC reliability.

Trend 5: Professional Services Are Solid Guarantee for the Reliability of DC Operation

A DC usually has a service life of 10 to 15 years and maintenance is a more determining factor than equipment in the entire lifecycle of the DC. Professional services hold the key to the long-term and reliable running of the DC. No potential risks are left during deployment through professional deployment and full-process management of the DC delivery. On top of that, AI technologies are introduced to implement predictive maintenance instead of fault response, ensuring DC reliability throughout the lifecycle.

Trend 6: Modular Architecture Is the Key to Cope With the Uncertainty of AI DC Requirements

A modular architecture is required for AI DCs to flexibly address the uncertainty of AI DC requirements. A modular architecture features standardized equipment rooms, modular functions, and decoupled electromechanical devices, which can ensure on-demand deployment and elastic scaling of core subsystems and flexible adaptability to future service evolution. Take the Wuhu DC in China as an example. Adopting the modular architecture, the DC is delivered within three months and supports elastic scaling in the future.

Trend 7: Subsystem Prefabrication Is an Effective Method for Fast AI DC Delivery

Prefabrication provides greater production efficiency. DCs that house prefabricated subsystems can better meet the requirements of AI services in terms of elasticity and quick rollout. Subsystem prefabrication is not simple assembly but solution productization. It has to go through professional design, simulation, testing, and automatic tooling to ensure the product delivery quality. Besides, the onsite construction workload is cut by 90% through factory prefabrication and pre-commissioning, greatly shortening the delivery period and providing guarantee for fast and high-quality delivery of AI DCs.

Trend 8: The High Efficiency of Power Supply is More and More Valuable in AI DCs

High-density and high-computing scenarios pose tough challenges for heat dissipation. From air cooling to liquid cooling, power supply efficiency becomes a major factor in energy efficiency. To look at power supply efficiency of DCs, focus should be given to the power supply efficiency of the parallel system instead of that of a single device and to architecture innovation. For example, the UPS can have a high efficiency of 99.1% and implement 0 ms switchover between modes when working in super economy control operation (S-ECO) mode.

Trend 9: AI Enables the Improvement of Comprehensive Energy Efficiency in DCs

In addition to improving power supply and cooling efficiency, AI technologies can contribute more to enabling the linkage between layers 1 and 2. There are millions of optimization parameters in the air-liquid cooling scenario, exponentially complicating the optimization. To achieve the optimal cooling effect, the AI energy efficiency optimization technology can be used to replace traditional manual optimization. The application of AI technologies makes DCs more energy-saving and energy-efficient.

Trend 10: Computing-electricity Collaboration Will Become a New Mode of DC Construction

Computing power holds the key to AI, and electricity is essential for computing power. As the energy consumption of DCs keeps increasing, direct green power supply will be a solution to reducing energy consumption for DCs. In addition, as the load link of power generation-grid-load-storage integration, DCs can be linked with the power grid to improve the grid usage efficiency (GUE) through frequency regulation and peak shaving. DCs can flexibly schedule loads based on AI training and inference requirements to achieve overall optimal efficiency. Looking to the future, synergy between computing and energy will serve as a new mode for constructing DCs, boosting sustainable development of DCs.

In the AI era, Huawei Data Center Facility will focus on quality and technological innovation to build a highly reliable, flexible, and sustainable power supply solution for intelligent computing centers, help customers and partners seize intelligent computing opportunities, and maximize the output of every watt in an effort to power the digital era forward.