Deloitte Creates Global AI Data Centre Excellence Hub
Deloitte has established a global AI Infrastructure Centre of Excellence to help clients develop and operate specialised AI data centres.
The professional services firm responds to mounting client requirements for scalable, secure infrastructure solutions as AI adoption accelerates across industries worldwide.
The Centre of Excellence forms part of Deloitte’s Silicon2Service AI factory-as-a-service offering, which delivers transformation from foundational silicon through to business-ready AI solutions.
End-to-end AI infrastructure capabilities span strategy to operations
Rather than offering piecemeal solutions, Deloitte’s AI Centre of Excellence provides comprehensive capabilities spanning strategy, design, implementation and operations. This approach allows clients to manage risk through cybersecurity and compliance frameworks whilst optimising costs via procurement and strategic sourcing.
- Centre provides end-to-end AI infrastructure capabilities from strategy through to operations
- Digital twin technology enables interactive data centre visualisation and real-time optimisation
- Investment includes GPU technologies, advanced networking and pioneering cooling solutions
Deloitte is making substantial investments in technical capabilities, infrastructure and AI talent to support the Centre's operations. The firm has established specialised infrastructure whilst strengthening its team of data centre professionals to meet this growing demand.
“As AI adoption accelerates across industries globally, organisations are demanding infrastructure that they can scale with speed, security and efficiency,” says Heather Stockton, Deloitte Global Consulting Services, Technology & Transformation leader. “Our AI Infrastructure CoE enables clients to move from experimentation to enterprise-grade AI with confidence, while enabling performance, resilience and long-term scalability.”
The need for such comprehensive support has emerged as organisations discover that AI infrastructure demands differ significantly from traditional data centre requirements. Companies increasingly require solutions that provide enterprise-grade performance whilst maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
High-performance computing demands specialised cooling and GPU technology
These performance requirements have driven the CoE to focus heavily on next-generation GPU technologies, which generate substantially more heat than conventional processors. Advanced networking and storage solutions work alongside pioneering cooling systems to support high-performance AI workloads that would overwhelm traditional data centre infrastructure.
The centre’s capabilities extend beyond hardware to include cybersecurity protocols with third-party integrations that maintain compliant environments. These security measures prove particularly crucial as AI workloads often process sensitive data across multiple jurisdictions.
“AI is reshaping industries and redefining competitive advantage, and the infrastructure that powers it must be equally transformative,” says Romal Shetty, CEO, Deloitte South Asia. “With the launch of our global AI Infrastructure CoE, we are not only investing in advanced capabilities but also laying the foundation for the future of intelligent enterprise infrastructure.”
Digital twin technology enables real-time data centre optimisation
Data centre construction costs have risen 40% since 2020, making design mistakes increasingly expensive. To help clients navigate these complex infrastructure decisions, the centre employs digital twin technology that enables interactive data centre visualisation. This technology allows clients to simulate and test different configurations before physical deployment, reducing implementation risks whilst optimising performance parameters.
The digital twin approach extends into ongoing operations, where real-time monitoring capabilities provide operational insights that support continuous improvement initiatives. These insights feed into Deloitte's AI-driven infrastructure optimisation methodologies, which reduce operational costs whilst maintaining the performance levels required for enterprise applications.
“What sets this CoE apart is its focus on translating infrastructure complexity into tangible business value,” says Ranjit Bawa, Deloitte Global Technology and Ecosystems & Alliances leader. “This CoE equips Deloitte's clients to anticipate change, adapt faster, and scale smarter. Keeping pace with AI is just the beginning; the focus is on defining what comes next.”
