Cambodia has begun construction on its first National Data Centre on July 19. TELECOM MINISTRY
In a milestone for Cambodia’s digital transformation, the country has begun construction on its first National Data Centre, an investment of $30 million.
This event, presided over by post and telecommunications minister Chea Vandeth on July 19, marks a significant step forward for both the public and private sectors.
“The data centre is a testament to our digital transformation,” said Vandeth.
“It will be beneficial for the state and private sector to develop their institutions,” he added.
The centre, which will house both government and private data, brings the promise of improved safety, trustworthiness and data sovereignty.
Expected to be completed in 2025, the 12-story facility will serve as a hub for the nation’s data storage.
“Currently, we’re storing our data abroad. This new national data centre will store all government data here, reducing cost and increasing security,” Vandeth elaborated.
The new centre not only offers secure storage but also aims to enhance the effectiveness of state and private institutions through cost savings.
Vandeth stated: “When we have all data in one place, it will reduce cost and they are more secure”.
Digital data has ballooned in volume over the last 15 years, according to Vandeth, reflecting the government’s digital and socioeconomic policy framework.
“This is another factor that pushes the government to build up this centre,” he said.
Boasting office space with cutting-edge technology, the building aligns with global standards.
“We expect that when the centre is in full operation, it will raise our country’s profile on digital development,” Vandeth shared.
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications confirmed that the facility will be certified as ‘Tier IV’, the highest classification among data centres.
“We can say that this building is ‘Cambodia’s Technology Hub,’” Vandeth added.
Indeed, Tier IV facilities, like those used by the US government, are highly secure, reliable and purposefully redundant.
They have an availability of 99.995 per cent, meaning they hardly ever experience downtime and, when they do, interruptions are fractional.
Tier IV facilities, like this centre, have an unmatched redundancy and reliability standard.
This includes the power to stay operational for a minimum of 96 hours following a power outage, independence in distribution paths, and even multiple physically isolated systems that act as redundant components.
As Cambodia breaks ground on its first National Data Centre, construction is now underway, marking an exciting era for the country’s digital development.
This transformative step is set to enhance data security and sovereignty, and significantly advance Cambodia’s data security and storage infrastructure.
Serving as a hub for both government and private sector data, the centre represents a significant leap forward, brightening the future of the nation’s digital landscape.
As minister Vandeth noted, this centre is not only a symbol of Cambodia’s technological growth, but it also signals an exciting era of enhanced data security and sovereignty for the country.
