AI Workloads Demand Purpose-Built Infrastructure

JATINDER SINGH PABLA
CHIEF SALES & MARKETING OFFICER, STT GDC INDIA

As enterprises embrace artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI, 5G, and soon quantum computing, the role of data centres is undergoing a historic transformation. No longer just storage hubs, modern facilities are becoming the very engines of digital innovation—purpose- built to deliver scalability, speed, and sustainability.

Traditional data centres are ill-equipped to manage the intense power and cooling needs of AI workloads. With racks now engineered to support over 100 KW of power and weighing more than 2,000 KG, legacy setups often lack the flexibility and efficiency required. STT GDC India is addressing this challenge by developing mega campuses designed specifically for high-performance computing, AI clusters, and hybrid edge workloads. These facilities integrate advanced cooling technologies, direct-to-chip liquid cooling, and scalable designs that can seamlessly adapt to future demand.

Next-generation facilities are being built on four pillars: modular expansion, robust power infrastructure, liquid cooling for dense GPU-driven AI workloads, and edge-ready solutions that minimize latency. For 5G and blockchain, these features enable secure, low-latency, and scalable environments that can support real-time applications—from autonomous vehicles to financial trading. For AI and GenAI, they provide massive compute power and optimized energy use for model training and inference at scale. These data centres are not just keeping pace—they are setting the stage for new breakthroughs in digital connectivity and computation.

With 30 operational data centres across 10 Indian cities and a capacity of ~400 MW, STT GDC India is building for the future. Mega campuses in Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi NCR are being designed to deliver up to 400 MW of IT power capacity, ensuring enterprises have the scale to run complex AI workloads. Edge-ready centres in Tier 2 cities like Jaipur and Ahmedabad bring compute closer to users, enabling low-latency performance for IoT, smart cities, and real-time analytics.

Looking ahead, the rise of quantum computing will amplify these demands further. STT’s robust infrastructure, sustainable design, and future-ready campuses position it at the forefront of India’s digital transformation—empowering industries to unlock new frontiers of innovation.