Firmus Technologies’ AI Factory Wins APAC Data Center Project of the Year

Firmus Technologies’ AI Factory Wins APAC Data Center Project of the Year

At the prestigious APAC Data Center Awards, Singapore-based Firmus Technologies secured the coveted “Data Center Project of the Year” title for its groundbreaking AI Factory. The facility’s innovative infrastructure and commitment to energy efficiency highlight the company’s focus on meeting growing AI computing demands sustainably.

Revolutionizing Data Centers for AI

The AI Factory is part of Firmus’ broader initiative to transform existing ST Telemedia Global Data Centers (STT GDC) into GPU-powered AI platforms. The revamped centers feature cutting-edge hardware and state-of-the-art cooling systems, ensuring optimal energy performance while meeting the demands of enterprises and researchers.

As the energy requirements of AI applications surge, Firmus has emerged as a leader in addressing these challenges. Over the past decade, the company has integrated immersion cooling technology with reliable design and operational strategies, culminating in the AI Factory platform. Its key benefits include:

• Energy Efficiency: Delivers 45% more FLOPs per petajoule compared to traditional data centers.

• Cost-Effectiveness: Offers 30% lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than direct chip cooling systems.

• Scalability and Sustainability: Supports high-density AI workloads while minimizing environmental impact.

• Proven Expertise: Demonstrates excellence in building and operating immersion-cooled data centers in Singapore and Australia.

Driving Sustainability in AI

The Singapore AI Factory exemplifies how innovative approaches to data center infrastructure can address AI’s growing energy demands. Achieving an impressive pPUE of 1.02 and reducing energy consumption by 45%, the project aligns with Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0, which emphasizes sustainable growth in AI and data center innovation.

Visionary Leadership

Tim Rosenfield, Co-CEO of Firmus Technologies, emphasized the company’s mission to balance AI growth with environmental sustainability. “We’ve reimagined data center design to create a platform that fosters AI development while promoting environmental responsibility. If we can achieve this in Singapore—despite limited space and challenging climate conditions—we can do it anywhere,” said Rosenfield.

Dr. Daniel Kearney, the newly appointed CTO and former AWS ASEAN technical lead, now spearheads Firmus’ engineering team. Kearney underscored the importance of sustainable infrastructure as AI scales. “This recognition over established data center companies proves the significance of technologies like ours in addressing AI’s energy challenges,” he stated.

Firmus’ Commitment to Innovation

Firmus continues to advance AI infrastructure through its Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC) program, designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Recent milestones include:

• Power Efficiency Benchmarks: Publishing detailed power consumption data alongside MLPerf training benchmarks.

• Policy Contributions: Co-CEO Tim Rosenfield’s insights shape global AI energy policies through the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

• Industry Collaboration: Participating in panels with NVIDIA, the World Bank, and Alibaba Cloud to discuss AI computing and sustainability.

• Expansion Efforts: Deploying sustainable AI Factories, or Hypercubes, with a 700-member team across multiple regions.

• Engagement at NVIDIA GTC: Collaborating with NVIDIA, Deloitte, and WEKA in discussions on sustainable AI infrastructure.

Conclusion

Firmus Technologies is setting new standards in sustainable AI infrastructure. The AI Factory not only highlights the potential of green solutions in the AI industry but also underscores the company’s vision of achieving sustainable AI growth globally. As AI continues to grow, Firmus remains at the forefront, proving that innovation and sustainability can coexist to meet the demands of a data-driven future.