Data has become a “strategic resource” that plays a key role in economic development and innovation. The current rate of global data growth is considered unprecedented, forcing countries and businesses to restructure their digital infrastructure to be flexible and infinitely scalable.
According to international forecasts, the volume of global data will multiply several times within just a few years. Artificial intelligence and Big Data, the Internet of Things, along with the boom of digital services on cloud platforms, are the key drivers of this trend. Next-generation AI models require training on massive datasets, IoT with billions of connected devices continuously generates real-time data, while the rising demand for online services—from video streaming, gaming, and virtual reality to e-commerce—has caused a surge in storage capacity and bandwidth consumption. Today, data is not only growing rapidly in volume but also requires instant processing, creating immense pressure on the entire infrastructure system.
In the face of this massive data wave, traditional data centers are revealing their limitations in capacity, processing speed, and operational costs. To meet these new demands, digital infrastructure must evolve toward massive storage capacity, ultra-high-speed connectivity, and flexible computing capabilities. Hyperscale data centers are becoming an inevitable trend, in which high-bandwidth fiber optic networks and low-latency transmission systems play a vital role in ensuring near-zero delay. At the same time, clusters of supercomputers with optimized architectures allow for the seamless expansion of processing power while improving energy efficiency and reducing operating costs.
Scalability has become the key to survival. It is not merely a technical matter but a competitive advantage for businesses in the data-driven era. An infrastructure that can scale seamlessly enables businesses to quickly expand resources when needed, enhance system processing capabilities, or adjust capacity in line with actual demands. This flexibility allows companies to adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, reduce upfront investment costs, and maximize the value of data utilization—ultimately driving stronger business outcomes.
In Vietnam, the demand for data is surging alongside the national digital transformation agenda, the rapid expansion of e-commerce, digital finance, and the rise of AI and IoT adoption. This represents a significant opportunity to invest in modern data centers, expand broadband transmission infrastructure, particularly domestic and international fiber optic cables, and promote hybrid cloud solutions to optimize costs and ensure data security. With the right direction and the active participation of both the public and private sectors, Vietnam has the potential to emerge as a regional hub for data centers and digital infrastructure, thereby accelerating the digital economy and elevating its position in the global value chain.
It is evident that data is growing at an unprecedented pace, and scalability is the foundation for sustainable digital infrastructure. Investments in hyperscale data centers, cloud technologies, and high-speed connectivity not only solve technical challenges but also unlock critical competitive advantages in the digital economy.