SYNOPSIS   

Malaysia’s data centre (DC) market has experienced rapid growth in recent years, driven by the influx of both international and regional players. As the number of data centres continues to rise, there is an increasing need for technical professionals to understand the critical infrastructure that supports these facilities.

This session aims to equip technical consultants with essential knowledge of emergency backup power generator systems for data centres, including key design considerations, operational requirements, and compliance standards. Participants will also gain insight into internationally recognised certifications and frameworks such as the Uptime Institute Tier Certification and TIA-942 Rev-C, enabling them to better navigate industry expectations and best practices.

Key Topics Covered

•   Industry overview of the data centre landscape in Malaysia
•   Introduction to DC standards and requirements
    (e.g. Uptime Tier Certification vs TIA-942 Rev-C)
•   Understanding ISO 8528-1 rating and its relevance compared to DC commissioning (DCC)
     practices
•   Comparison between modular DC and paralleling DC design approaches
•   Data centre load characteristics and testing requirements
•   Green energy alternatives, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and microgrid
     solutions


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Mr Lim Keow Teck, aka KT, is a Technical Sales Leader in Cummins Asia Pacific organization. His current role includes supporting Data Centre Projects in the Northeast/Southeast Asia region. KT is both an Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer and a certified TIA-942 DC Design Consultant.

KT has been with Cummins for 13 years, in which he had taken up both technical and commercial roles eg. Technical Trainer in-charge of Asia Pacific and Territory Manager for Thailand, Vietnam, and South Korea. He had worked with big corporations and consultants on distributed power generation, control systems and Demand Side Management.

He graduated from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, specializing in Computer and Control Systems in the School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. KT also has a Master of Business Administration from Victoria University, Australia.