TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Chief Telecom said it has partnered with the Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center on technology to enhance cross-border computing efficiency at the facility.
The partnership includes building a high-speed, low-latency direct connection network between Taiwan and Japan. Chief Telecom will also introduce advanced cooling technology and smart management systems to help manage the heat and power demands of AI servers at the data center, per CNA.
The telecom said it will also support the Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center in increasing its use of renewable energy, in line with corporate carbon reduction goals. The facility’s green electricity primarily comes from solar and wind power.
The Japanese data center, established in April, has a capacity of 15MW and plans to expand to 300MW to support data center operations in Hokkaido.
As demand for AI and high-performance computing grows, companies require data centers that deliver speed, stable operations, and low-latency data transmission, Chief Telecom noted.
The company said it has developed AI data center solutions capable of supporting up to 150 kW of high power density. It has also introduced earthquake-resistant damping systems designed to withstand magnitude-7 quakes, as well as systems to improve heat dissipation.
In March, Chief Telecom said it will spend NT$3 billion (US$96 million) to build its fourth AI data center at the Central Taiwan Science Park. The facility is expected to begin operations in 2028.
The company noted its data center facility integrates fiber-optic networks and cloud resources. It added that several international cloud service providers, along with major manufacturers and financial firms, have expressed interest in leasing capacity.
