en.Wedoany.com Reported - BW Digital has entered into a strategic research collaboration with the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering (NUS CDE) to develop the foundational engineering framework required for next-generation quantum-ready digital infrastructure in the tropical hub of Southeast Asia.
The partnership was announced at Data Centre Dynamics (DCD)'s flagship digital infrastructure conference, DCD>Connect | APAC 2026, held in Bali. Through this collaboration, BW Digital deepens its engagement with Singapore's artificial intelligence and quantum research ecosystem, supporting its future-proof digital infrastructure investments.
Over the next 18 months, the collaboration will focus on defining the "minimum viable infrastructure envelope" required to support the integration of future quantum-classical computing into modern data centers. Research areas include structural design, thermal systems, cryogenic and power systems, environmental stability, quantum-safe integration, connectivity, and operations. A key research topic is the unique infrastructure challenges posed by tropical operating environments, such as those in Singapore and Batam, specifically regarding humidity management, heat rejection, vibration control, and electromagnetic stability.
Researchers and engineers from BW Digital and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NUS CDE will assess deployment types, readiness scorecards, and infrastructure zoning strategies to support future hybrid AI-quantum workloads across Southeast Asia. The collaboration will also produce an operator handbook to guide BW Digital's future site selection, vendor engagement, and infrastructure planning activities. Florent Blot, Chief Commercial Officer for Data Centers and Value-Added Services at BW Digital, stated that quantum computing infrastructure is becoming an increasingly important focus for the data center industry. He noted that with the convergence of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and quantum systems, operators need to prepare for the future compatibility of infrastructure starting now. This collaboration aims to establish the right technical foundation early while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changes in the pace and direction of quantum application development. The research will also inform the development and optimization of BW Digital's existing and future data center projects in Southeast Asia.
Professor Lee Poh Seng, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NUS CDE, stated that as Southeast Asia grows into a strategic digital infrastructure hub, future competitiveness will depend not only on capacity, connectivity, and energy efficiency but also on readiness for emerging technologies such as quantum computing. The collaboration with BW Digital bridges academic research with practical infrastructure development, helping to define practical engineering requirements and operational frameworks for quantum-ready facilities in tropical environments. The partnership aims to combine NUS's engineering expertise with BW Digital's industry perspective to build resilient, secure, and future-proof digital infrastructure for the region. As global standards for quantum-classical infrastructure continue to evolve, this collaboration is also expected to contribute to local workforce capacity building, regional knowledge development, and future infrastructure reference architectures in Southeast Asia.
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