Vantage Data Centers, a global provider of hyperscale data campus, has announced the closing of a $1.6 billion capital injection aimed at its Asia-Pacific (APAC) platform, led by an affiliate of GIC and a 100% subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Some of these funds have been used to complete the acquisition of Yondr Group’s hyperscale campus at Sedenak Tech Park (Johor, Malaysia), a site with more than 300 MW of projected IT capacity.
The move — confirmed on November 23, 2025 — expands Vantage’s regional footprint to 1 GW of operational and planned capacity across Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The addition of the Johor campus, identified as JHB1, marks Vantage’s third campus in Malaysia and strengthens its direct access to key Southeast Asian markets such as Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand.
“DigitalBridge’s long-term vision and investment, now reinforced with commitments from GIC and ADIA, will drive our growth in the region. Completing the Johor campus acquisition is a key step: we are adding one of the largest and most advanced hyperscale campuses in Southeast Asia to our platform,”
stated Jeremy Deutsch, president of Vantage Data Centers in APAC. “This allows us to deliver sustainable and scalable infrastructure for AI and cloud clients quickly and at scale.”
A 300 MW campus ready for AI and cloud
The JHB1 campus sits on nearly 73 acres (around 29.5 hectares) and, once completed, will deliver more than 300 MW of IT capacity through three data centers. Located within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone, the site features dark fiber routes and strategic connectivity with regional hubs. This location enables low-latency interconnections with Singapore and efficient links to Indonesia and Thailand, a crucial advantage for loads involving generative AI, large-scale analytics, and cloud services.
This project is environmentally conscious from inception: financed via a green loan and equipped with sustainability-oriented technologies, including direct-to-chip liquid cooling. This approach dissipates heat directly from high-density CPU/GPU units more efficiently than air-only systems. Additionally, the campus is progressing toward EDGE certification, which assesses performance in efficiency and resource savings against conventional designs.
Increased capital, expanded team, and accelerated deployment
The capital expansion in APAC — with GIC and ADIA as anchor investors — will enable Vantage to accelerate capacity delivery in markets where demand for high-performance computing and hyperscale services is rising. As part of this initiative, over 30 professionals from Yondr’s APAC team will join Vantage, ensuring local expertise retention and reducing ramp-up times for clients already operating in Johor or planning to enter the region.
Sustainability as a competitive advantage
The focus on energy efficiency and advanced cooling is central to the new campus. Direct-to-chip cooling enables higher rack densities, which is critical for AI clusters and HPC that demand power-intensive per rack configurations and precise thermal control. Using green financing also commits the project to environmental performance metrics that go beyond marketing, tying it to verified goals for savings and emissions reductions.
Furthermore, the dark fiber connectivity and location within a special economic zone position JHB1 at the intersection of planned energy capacity, investment-friendly regulations, and close proximity to one of the world’s most significant digital hubs — the Singapore metropolitan area. This triangle is now one of the primary criteria for critical and regulated enterprise workloads.
A regional map scaling to 1 GW
With the acquisition of Johor, Vantage’s APAC platform reaches 1 GW in operational and planned capacity. This milestone reflects the scaling shift that global data center operators are undergoing to absorb demand spikes driven by AI, streaming, and digital transformation. The regional network now covers Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, with three campuses in Malaysia offering service continuity and geographic resilience options.
For hyperscalers and large enterprises, this deployment translates into faster ramp-up, pre-approved capacity catalogs, and standardized operational practices across locations that share predictable power supply, competitive interconnection, and stable regulatory frameworks.
Why this operation matters
- Consolidation and scale. The deal integrates one of Southeast Asia’s largest hyperscale projects into a platform with global reach, enhancing financial strength with GIC and ADIA as key partners.
- Proximity to Singapore. Situated within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone, the campus benefits from closeness to the region’s largest data hub, offering capacity alternatives and competitive fiber routes.
- Technology and density. Features like direct-to-chip cooling and design for high densities position the campus within AI and HPC clusters that demand high power per rack and precise thermal management.
- Sustainable financing. The use of green loans and aim for EDGE certification align the project with the growing sustainable financing trend for mission-critical infrastructure.
In the words of Jeremy Deutsch, Vantage aims to deliver capacity “at speed and scale”, but also to “raise the bar” in sustainability and operations. The combination of institutional capital, strategically connected assets, and cutting-edge technology today forms the recipe major operators are using to respond to the investment cycle driven by the AI economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Vantage’s APAC platform to reach 1 GW?
It means that, among operational and planned capacity, Vantage now totals 1 gigawatt to power IT across its campuses in Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. For clients, this translates to more expansion options and regional resilience.
Why is the location in Johor (Malaysia) strategic?
Because it is part of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone, with dark fiber routes and direct access to regional hubs. It offers proximity to Singapore — a high-demand market — and connectivity to Indonesia and Thailand.
What does direct-to-chip cooling achieve in a data center?
It allows heat extraction precisely where it is generated (CPU/GPU), enabling higher rack densities, greater efficiency, and lower risks of thermal throttling in AI clusters.
What does progressing toward EDGE certification entail?
It means the design and operations are aligned with measurable efficiency criteria, positioning the project with best practices in energy and resource usage, beyond standard solutions.
via: vantage-dc