GreenNode, the AI Cloud business unit of VNG, NVIDIA’s preferred cloud service partner (NCP), has just officially opened a large-scale AI data processing center in Bangkok, Thailand, aiming to The goal is to become a pioneering AI Cloud service provider in the region.
This is one of the first large-scale AI Cloud infrastructures in Southeast Asia, operated by the GreenNode team based on a commitment to stable operating capacity – Operational Excellence.
Mr. Dennis Ang, NVIDIA Senior Sales Director for Asia, Australia and New Zealand said: “To be able to catch the current GenAI wave, companies need two factors: first is AI data center and The second is AI factory – These are also two areas where NVIDIA is currently cooperating very closely with the VNG GreenNode and STT GDC teams. Together, we have perfected and provided the above two key elements to customers.”
GreenNode’s AI Cloud data center is located at STT BKK1 (Bangkok), meeting global standards with LEED Gold, TIA 942 Rating-3 DCDV and Uptime Tier III certification. According to GreenNode, the business aims to provide high-end infrastructure and comprehensive AI solutions for customers (one stop solution), deploying AI infrastructure with a dedicated 20MW capacity, equipped with InfiniBand network infrastructure. New generation with bandwidth between GreenNode servers up to 3.2Tbps and large-scale storage platform.
Mr. Lionel Yeo – CEO of ST Telemedia Global Data Centers Southeast Asia said: “In the next 4 years, investment in AI will increase significantly, of which about 30% will be from the Asian region. This area is becoming very vibrant and therefore the cooperation between the parties like today becomes even more meaningful.”
Specifically, GreenNode will provide a product portfolio consisting of 3 main groups: Direct GPU server (Bare Metal GPU) with thousands of H100 Tensore Core GPUs, Services supporting features of the Machine Learning platform (ML Platform). ) and NVIDIA’s AI factory. GreenNode not only provides infrastructure but also builds the model itself, leveraging expertise and experience to support startups in developing their models, creating a unique competitive advantage for the company.
GreenNode is also a pioneer in Southeast Asia providing a remote parameter management platform, allowing global customers to access, manage and scale AI training parameters, helping to save time and effort. strength.
“This milestone has brought positive signals both in terms of technology and business, as the concept has been implemented into practice in just a short time. This is just the first step and we are committed to long-term investment with the goal of becoming the leading AI Cloud provider in Southeast Asia”, VNG founder and General Director Le Hong Minh emphasized.
Most recently, GreenNode has won millions of dollars in contracts to provide AI infrastructure and advanced AI solutions to customers around the world.
“With thousands of powerful GPU chips from NVIDIA as well as STT GDC’s international standard data centers, GreenNode aims to become a one stop solution for global customers, where customers can Use with peace of mind from infrastructure to services. However, we still have a lot of work to do, such as investing more heavily in R&D to always be a pioneer in the field of AI in Southeast Asia,” said Mr. Nguyen Le Thanh, CEO of GreenNode & VNG Digital Business. shall.
Previously, at VNG’s 2024 General Meeting of Shareholders, Mr. Le Hong Minh emphasized the three strategic spearheads that will create new growth momentum for the company in the coming years: AI, Global and Platforms. (communication). VNG is one of the few Southeast Asian technology businesses to catch the AI wave fastest and most comprehensively, investing heavily in all three layers: infrastructure, platform and applications. VNG’s goal is to become a leading AI service provider in both the Vietnamese and regional markets.