CHINDATA GROUP
AI-ready data transformation Now, driven by factors including the pace of change in the AI computing era, Chinese national policies and the need for sustainable development, Chindata Group is undertaking a comprehensive technological upgrade and strategic transformation programme. Its overarching goal is to become the leading AI infrastructure provider in the Asia-Pacific region with a mission of efficiently converting green electrical power into computing power.
“ Our transformation represents a deliberate, forward-looking response to structural changes reshaping the data infrastructure market, rather than a reactionary adjustment to market pressures,” says Mr Wu.“ Our aim is to position the company at the core of China’ s emerging AI and sustainable computing revolution.”
Embracing this compute shift by moving from general purpose to AI-ready infrastructure is crucial as the rise of AI, particularly large language models, brings an exponential surge in compute power that traditional data centre architectures can no longer meet.
“ We’ re pivoting toward next-generation, AI-optimised infrastructure – facilities designed for high-density, high-efficiency and ultra-reliable intelligent computing,” says Mr Wu.“ However, this escalation in power density has created a fundamental need for advanced cooling solutions. As AI accelerators push rack power from 6 – 8kW to 50 – 300kW and beyond, conventional air cooling has reached its physical limits.” sustainabilitymag. com 61