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GDS Holdings Limited is a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China and Southeast Asia, headquartered in Shanghai. Founded in 2001, GDS has established itself as a key player in the digital infrastructure ecosystem, providing mission-critical IT services to hyperscale cloud service providers, large internet companies, financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, and multinational corporations. ## Core Business GDS designs, builds, and operates carrier-neutral, high-availability data centers across key economic hubs. Its core business is focused on providing scalable colocation space, managed hosting, cloud interconnectivity, and hybrid IT infrastructure solutions tailored to enterprise-grade clients. ## Product and Service Offerings - Colocation Services: Secure, scalable, and energy-efficient data center space for enterprise and hyperscale customers, with flexible power and connectivity configurations. - Managed Hosting Services: Infrastructure support, monitoring, maintenance, and deployment management within GDS facilities. - Cloud Connectivity Solutions: Interconnection platforms for public cloud providers, enabling hybrid and multi-cloud environments. - Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Redundant systems and geographically dispersed sites for regulatory-compliant failover solutions. - Custom Build-to-Suit Services: Fully tailored hyperscale data center development projects. ## Specialisation and Core USP GDS is uniquely positioned as a carrier- and cloud-neutral data center provider with: - Tier III+ and Tier IV-certified facilities - Direct connectivity to all major Chinese telecom providers and cloud platforms - Proprietary data center design optimized for high-density workloads - Nationwide network of strategically located campuses in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities - Green and energy-efficient design standards, including water and energy recycling systems Its strength lies in catering to China’s digital giants, including Alibaba Cloud, Tencent, Huawei Cloud, and financial sector clients with stringent latency and uptime requirements. ## Financials - Revenue (2023): RMB 9.41 billion (~USD $1.3 billion) - Adjusted EBITDA (2023): RMB 4.15 billion - Data Center Utilization Rate: ~73.3% across all facilities - CapEx: Over RMB 6 billion invested in new builds and expansions in 2023 - Market Capitalization: Approximately USD $3.5 billion (as of 2024) - Stock Listing: NASDAQ (GDS) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (9698.HK) ## Shipments and Trade Data - Operational Footprint: Over 90 data centers in service or under construction in Mainland China and expanding into Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong) - Total IT Capacity: Exceeds 800,000 square meters - Customer Base: 750+ enterprise customers, including all major Chinese hyperscalers - Global Expansion: Signed strategic partnerships and MOU with SEA telecom and government entities to establish joint ventures ## Target Market - Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) such as AWS China, Huawei Cloud, Alibaba Cloud - Large Internet and Gaming Companies - Financial Institutions requiring high compliance, low-latency infrastructure - Enterprises undergoing digital transformation - Multinational corporations entering or expanding in China ## Capabilities - Modular data center architecture enabling faster deployment - 24/7 NOC operations and managed services - Power redundancy N+1 and N+2 configurations - Remote hands and full-stack IT support - Green Building certifications (LEED/CEEDA) - Advanced DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) platforms ## Certifications and Compliance Records - Uptime Institute Tier III and Tier IV Certifications - ISO 27001 (Information Security) - ISO 9001 (Quality Management) - ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) - PCI DSS Compliance - China MIIT Compliant for regulated sectors ## Customer Testimonials > “GDS’s ability to scale quickly and deliver ultra-reliable facilities across China is critical to our cloud expansion roadmap.” > — Senior Infrastructure Manager, Alibaba Cloud > “The professionalism, power efficiency, and service responsiveness we experience with GDS is unmatched in the region.” > — VP of Infrastructure, Global Bank Operating in Asia ## Major Achievements - First Chinese data center provider to dual-list on NASDAQ and HKEX - Built China’s largest wholesale colocation campus in Beijing and Shanghai - Recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the ‘China Data Center Services Company of the Year’ - Launched GDS Eco+, an initiative to achieve net-zero carbon by 2030 - Invested in AI-ready data center design to meet future GPU workload demands - Established strategic alliances with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and Malaysia’s YTL Power International