Digital Realty has extended its innovation lab footprint into Singapore and Japan, establishing the first Asia Pacific locations for its Digital Realty Innovation Lab (DRIL) program. The expansion follows the initial launch of the facility in Northern Virginia in September 2025 and reflects growing demand in the region for controlled environments to test emerging technologies before full-scale deployment.
The new Singapore and Japan facilities will serve as validation platforms where enterprise customers and technology partners can conduct real-world testing of artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud implementations. Both locations will feature high-density AI and high-performance computing capabilities, supported by direct liquid cooling infrastructure to manage thermal demands associated with advanced computing workloads.
The DRIL program addresses a critical phase in technology adoption by enabling organizations to assess performance, integration requirements, and operational considerations in environments that mirror production scenarios. This infrastructure expansion underscores Digital Realty's strategy to position itself as a critical infrastructure provider supporting the regional adoption of compute-intensive applications and emerging enterprise technologies.