The Johor Interconnect Forum is an exclusive, invitation-only event that brings together over 200 industry's leading Telcos, ISPs, IXs, TMT Investors and Government Agencies to address key technology and investment trends and best practices in the digital infrastructure sector. During the forum, attendees can gain insights from presentations and panel discussions led by thought leaders. These discussions will focus on key strategies, projects, and initiatives related to investment and development in digital infrastructure within the Johor region.
This event also provides valuable networking opportunities with leaders in various industries, including telecommunications, submarine networks and services, investment, data centers, power, and land development. Participants come from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the surrounding region. Moreover, attendees can connect with end-users, hyper-scalers, and government representatives to explore future collaborations between Johor and Singapore in the digital infrastructure sector.
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It should address the strategic role of Johor’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in boosting regional connectivity and data transfer capabilities. It should highlight the infrastructure investments and technological advancements being implemented to position Johor as a critical hub for data centers and telecommunications. The keynote should also emphasize the economic benefits, including attracting foreign investments, creating job opportunities, and fostering innovation.
Johor’s 15 Datacentres will use over 110 million litres of water a day — over 5% of Johor’s water capacity. This number is set to triple. Currently 20% of water is currently thrown away. This can be reduced to under 1.6% with new technologies. We share the new approach, together with case studies of Digital Realty and Keppel.
This presentation will emphasize the critical importance of investing in digital infrastructure to drive Malaysia’s economic growth and technological advancement. It will highlight key challenges such as regulatory hurdles, funding gaps, and the imperative for skilled talent. The keynote will explore strategies to overcome these challenges, including fostering public-private partnerships, implementing policy reforms, and offering targeted incentives.
The data center industry plays a pivotal role in our increasingly digital world, driven by the surge in AI applications and emerging technologies. However, the substantial energy consumption associated with data centers raises environmental concerns. Traditional brown energy sources are no longer tenable for sustaining sector growth. Instead, the imperative lies in adopting green electricity solutions. Discover how Ditrolic Energy assists its clients in procuring substantial volumes of compliant green electricity within Malaysia.
It will focus on the pressing issue of talent shortages in the rapidly growing data center sector in Johor. It will highlight the key challenges faced in attracting and retaining skilled professionals, including the competitive global market and the need for specialized expertise. The keynote will present effective strategies for bridging this gap, such as implementing robust education and training programs, fostering industry-academic partnerships, and creating attractive career pathways. It will also emphasize the role of government and private sector initiatives in enhancing the talent pool, ensuring that Johor’s data center industry remains competitive and capable of supporting the region’s digital infrastructure growth.
It should highlight key emerging trends such as the adoption of high-speed, low-latency connectivity solutions, advancements in optical networking, and the rise of edge computing. The keynote should touch on the growing need for robust security measures to protect interconnected data centers and the impact of these trends on businesses, emphasizing the strategic benefits and new opportunities for enterprises in a highly interconnected digital ecosystem.
