Chief Telecom HD Building Data Center: Carrier-Neutral Cloud & Interconnection Hub Taipei
Status: Fully Operational Carrier-Neutral Internet Exchange & Colocation Hub | Location: No. 37, Lane 188, Ruiguang Road, Neihu District, Taipei City 114, Taiwan
Project Overview
The Chief Telecom HD Building is one of East Asia’s prominent telecommunications cross-connect hubs and carrier-neutral internet data center (IDC) facilities, strategically located in Taipei’s Neihu Technology Park, a major technology and business district in Taiwan. Operated by Chief Telecom, the facility plays an important role in Taiwan’s digital infrastructure ecosystem by providing enterprises, telecommunications carriers, cloud service providers, content platforms, and international businesses with reliable colocation and high-performance connectivity services. The HD Building hosts several critical network exchange platforms, including the Taipei Internet Exchange (TPIX), Taipei Voice Exchange (TPVX), and Taipei Submarine Cable Exchange (TPCX), strengthening its position as a key interconnection point for domestic and international communications. Its carrier-neutral architecture enables customers to connect with multiple telecommunications operators and network providers, supporting flexible routing and reducing dependence on a single carrier. The facility also provides direct cloud express connectivity to leading global cloud platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Alibaba Cloud, enabling organizations to establish low-latency connections to cloud workloads and distributed applications. With extensive fiber connectivity and access to major telecommunications networks, the HD Building supports high-bandwidth data transmission across Taiwan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Its infrastructure is designed to accommodate demanding enterprise, cloud, telecommunications, content delivery, and digital service workloads while supporting high-density computing requirements. By combining carrier diversity, cloud connectivity, internet exchange capabilities, submarine cable interconnection, and robust data center infrastructure, the Chief Telecom HD Building serves as an important digital gateway connecting Taiwan with regional and global technology ecosystems. Its strategic location and interconnected network environment make it particularly valuable for organizations seeking resilient connectivity, efficient cloud access, and scalable digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Project Name | Chief Telecom HD Building Data Center: Carrier-Neutral Cloud & Interconnection Hub Taipei |
| Location | No. 37, Lane 188, Ruiguang Road, Neihu District, Taipei City 114, Taiwan |
| Status | Fully Operational Carrier-Neutral Internet Exchange & Colocation Hub |
| Commissioning | Operational |
| Total IT Load | ~5.0 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~10,000 m² (~107,600 sq ft) gross facility footprint / High-Density Whitespace |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Concurrently Maintainable Architecture / ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, CSA STAR Certified |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Carrier-Neutral Internet Exchange (IX), Cloud Gateway & High-Density Enterprise Colocation |
City Profile
| Header | Details |
|---|
| City Name | Taipei |
| Population | ~2.5 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~7 million+ |
| City GDP | ~US$180 billion (estimated) |
| Per Capita Income | ~US$75,000 (estimated) |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – Technology, Finance & Digital Infrastructure Hub |
| Key Strengths | Global semiconductor and electronics ecosystem; strong fiber-optic and telecommunications infrastructure; extensive international subsea cable connectivity; highly skilled technology workforce; major financial and business center; growing AI and cloud computing market; mature data center ecosystem; strategic East Asian location. |
Companies Involved
| Header | Details |
|---|
| Developer / Operator | Chief Telecom Inc. |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) & Neihu Technology Park Administration |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized APAC Mission-Critical EPC & Telecom Infrastructure Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Chief Telecom In-House Infrastructure & Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Ultra-dense carrier-neutral ecosystem, home to TPIX (Taipei Internet Exchange), direct landing link to international submarine cable systems, dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Room (MMR), and 30+ global/regional telecom carriers (including Cogent, Zenlayer, Mod Mission Critical). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual independent high-voltage utility grid feeds, static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated transfer switchgear (ATS), and multi-megawatt N+1 standby emergency diesel generator arrays with extensive on-site fuel reserve autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
| Header | Details |
|---|
| Power Capacity | ~8.0 MVA Primary Grid Utility Supply Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled water cooling plant with N+1 CRAH system redundancy, hot/cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density compute racks, and real-time BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Sub-millisecond direct optical fiber backbones linking the HD Building to Chief's LY and TF facilities, regional submarine cable landing stations, and major APAC cloud exchange points. |
| PUE Target | < 1.40 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-efficiency operational design aligned with Taipower green energy procurement and corporate ESG sustainability targets. |
Milestones
| Header | Details |
|---|
| Announcement | Operational |
| Construction Start | Operational |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Fully Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
| Header | Details |
|---|
| Total Investment | Integrated Corporate Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure (Chief Telecom / Chunghwa Telecom) |