TECO Power & Energy Business Group President David Kuo discusses the company's strategy and competitive advantages in the AI data center market. (Photo: Daisy Chuang)
The AI data center boom is spreading beyond Taiwan into Southeast Asia. With 25 years of experience in building data centers, TECO has been expanding alongside global cloud service providers (CSPs), establishing Malaysia as its regional production base while strengthening its capabilities to serve the growing AI infrastructure market.
In an interview with RECCESSARY, TECO Power & Energy Business Group President David Kuo (郭明倫) explained how the company is leveraging cross system integration capabilities to transform itself from an equipment supplier into an integrated AI data center solutions provider. He also outlined TECO's strategy for expanding its overseas footprint.
Unlock the full article to explore three key takeaways:
- As AI data center investment gathers pace across Southeast Asia, TECO is expanding alongside global cloud service providers, using Malaysia as its regional base before moving into Thailand and India.
- Through strategic acquisitions, TECO has strengthened its capabilities in electromechanical systems, cooling, and engineering, transforming itself from an equipment supplier into an integrated AI data center solutions provider.
- Looking ahead, TECO aims to go beyond building data centers by combining renewable electricity, solar power, and energy storage to deliver one-stop energy solutions.