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Second Data center in NRT Campus boosts AI-ready data center capacity in Metropolitan Tokyo .

NRT12 adds 34 megawatts ( MW ) of critical IT capacity to the campus , bringing the total to 73 MW to meet the growing demand for scalable , flexible , and AI-ready data centers in the Tokyo metropolitan area .

The dual trends of accelerating Digital Transformation and the use of AI are Driving exponential data volume growth in Japan .

As a result , companies are rethinking their IT architectures , taking a data-centric , hybrid IT approach to support complex data flows .

This is in turn Driving demand for flexible and scalable modern data centers , equipped to support the high-power computing requirements of new technologies such as AI / Generative AI – close to major city hubs like Tokyo where many company headquarters and their users are located .

To address those needs , Digital Realty is expanding capacity in the strategically located NRT campus through MC Digital

The NRT 12 data center

Realty ( MCDR ), its 50 / 50 joint venture in Japan with Mitsubishi Corporation .

NRT12 is designed to offer high-density power of up to 70 kilowatts ( kW ) per rack , innovative Air-Assisted Liquid Cooling ( AALC ) technologies , low-latency networks and high-speed connectivity that enable it to meet the demands of high-performance computing ( HPC ), Machine Learning , virtual reality , and Augmented Reality as well as AI / Generative AI workloads .

NRT12 is part of PlatformDIGITAL , Digital Realty ’ s open , neutral global data center platform .

This access to a dense connected data community comprising 1,200 network services , 1,100 cloud and IT services , and data centers across the globe facilitates secure , low-latency connections and high-speed data transfer to the businesses that matter most , enabling customers to get the most out of their high-density colocation deployments .

NRT12 is also a ServiceFabric site , enabling customers to centrally manage complex workflows and orchestrate their hybrid IT infrastructure and AI workloads from a single point .

ServiceFabric has over 75 partners offering more than 130 services , including 225 + cloud on-ramps , on its directory .

expands our capacity and strengthens our commitment to supporting the growing demand for AI-powered and scalable digital infrastructure in the Tokyo metropolitan area .

“ Coupled with connectivity to PlatformDigital and ServiceFabric , NRT12 significantly strengthens our offerings to our customers and partners globally .”

Chris Han , Chief Operating Officer , MC Digital Realty , said : “ With its robust features and strategic location , NRT12 provides an ideal platform for businesses to accelerate their Digital Transformation journeys and unlock the full potential of cutting-edge technologies like AI and hybrid IT .

Serene Nah , Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific , Digital Realty , said : “ The launch of NRT12 marks a significant milestone for Digital Realty in Japan . This new data center , designed to world-class specifications ,

“ We are confident that NRT12 , alongside our existing data center NRT10 and the broader PlatformDIGITAL ecosystem , will empower businesses to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape .” p

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