We discuss:

His 20-year journey from an ISP to a data centre operator.
Open DC's unique role as an ‘airport for internet traffic’.
How AI is demanding a massive increase in "rack density" (power per rack).
Why enterprises are now outsourcing their high-power AI infrastructure.
The growth strategy that put them on track for RM70M in revenue by 2026.

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