Siemens and Samsung Partner on Digital Infrastructure
Siemens has signed a long-term agreement with Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group.
Together, they will deliver complex infrastructure using a unified approach that combines the two companies’ engineering and technology portfolios. Although the partnership spans airports, hospitals and major public buildings, data centres are a core part of the first wave of projects.
Samsung C&T brings global experience in engineering, procurement and construction, while Siemens contributes its capabilities in digitalisation, electrification and automation.
Together, the organisations aim to deliver infrastructure that is designed with both operational performance and long-term technology needs in mind.
Early projects set the foundation
The collaboration will initially support six projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Canada. Siemens and Samsung C&T say these schemes will give them the opportunity to apply their combined expertise across different regulatory and operational environments.
The joint approach is intended to create tailored solutions based on each location’s technical requirements and infrastructure goals. Early involvement from both companies also allows teams to identify challenges and coordinate the design and delivery process from the outset.
According to Siemens, this method improves integration between electrical, digital and construction teams, supporting more efficient project execution over time.
ONE Tech Company model
To structure the collaboration, the companies are using a delivery model referred to as ONE Tech Company. The model brings together Siemens’ Smart Infrastructure and Digital Industries portfolio with Samsung C&T’s EPC capabilities under a single delivery plan.
Siemens will provide technologies such as Building X, Electrification X and Gridscale X, which support building management, power optimisation and scalable grid systems. Other components include prefabricated e-houses and blue GIS switchgear, which removes the use of sulphur hexafluoride.
Siemens will also contribute industrial metaverse tools that use digital twins and 3D visualisation to simulate projects before construction. These tools are already being used by data centre developers seeking to refine layouts, test electrical infrastructure and plan cooling routes.
Stephan May, CEO of Electrification & Automation at Siemens, says: "This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to redefine how next-generation infrastructure is designed and delivered.
“By combining Siemens’ integrated technology portfolio with Samsung C&T’s proven EPC expertise, we are shaping the future of sustainable and digital infrastructure that truly meets the evolving needs of our global customers.”
Implications for data centre design and build
Data centres are among the project types included in the first phase of the partnership. These facilities rely on resilient power systems, efficient cooling and integrated digital control, areas that align closely with Siemens’ technology offering and Samsung C&T’s EPC experience.
The ONE Tech Company model allows electrical distribution, automation, cooling and building controls to be planned together rather than delivered in separate stages. For operators planning AI-ready or high-density environments, this approach supports more predictable deployment and clearer integration between power and digital systems.
Siemens’ prefabricated e-houses may also reduce construction time, while the digital twin approach gives operators a clearer view of how infrastructure will perform once operational.
Tailored project delivery
Samsung C&T describes how the partnership is intended to support flexible and customer-specific delivery models, allowing infrastructure to be shaped around each project’s operational requirements.
Hojin Jung, Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate New Business at Samsung C&T, says: “This collaboration with Siemens reflects our shared commitment to innovation and excellence. Together, we will deliver smarter, safer and more sustainable infrastructure solutions – bringing tangible value to our customers and communities around the world.”
Both firms expect this collaboration to support projects that require close alignment between digital infrastructure and physical construction. For data centre operators, the aim is to simplify delivery while ensuring that power systems, automation platforms and building controls support long-term scalability.
The agreement also enables joint bidding and coordinated design across multiple regions, giving clients access to a combined service model that brings technology, engineering and construction expertise under one structure.
