Alibaba Cloud claims modular data center can reduce build times by 50%

Alibaba Cloud has claimed its modular data center architecture can reduce build times by as much as 50 percent as it shared details of its Cube DC 5.0 modular data center architecture at its annual Apsara conference. The provider describes Cube DC 5.0 as a prefabricated modular design that uses a wind-liquid hybrid cooling system, all-direct current power distribution architecture, and smart management system.

CEO Eddie Wu said at the conference that Alibaba is "investing heavily in building an AI infrastructure for the future. These enhancements are not just about keeping up with AI demands but about setting a global standard for efficiency and sustainability."

“Today marks a significant milestone as we launch our most expansive open-source initiative to date," said Jingren Zhou, CTO of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. "This initiative is set to empower developers and corporations of all sizes, enhancing their ability to leverage AI technologies and further stimulating the growth of the open-source community. We remain committed to investing in advanced AI infrastructure to foster the widespread adoption of generative AI technologies across different industries."