Samsung SDS Suwon ICT Center (Samsung SDS)
Status: Operational (Primary Enterprise R&D & Core Cloud Hub) | Location: 10 Samsung-ro 168beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16676, South Korea
Project Overview
The Samsung SDS Suwon ICT Center is a foundational mission-critical data center facility located near Samsung Digital City in Suwon, South Korea, serving as a key component of Samsung SDS’s resilient enterprise infrastructure network. The facility is designed to support highly critical IT workloads for Samsung Electronics and other enterprise operations, including research and development environments, corporate enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and core Samsung Cloud Platform (SCP) infrastructure. As part of Samsung SDS’s multi-site resilience strategy, the Suwon ICT Center operates as a central active-active node alongside the Dongtan and Sangam facilities, enabling workloads and critical services to be distributed across geographically separated locations. This architecture enhances availability, supports business continuity, and provides additional protection against localized infrastructure failures or service disruptions. The center’s role in supporting Samsung Electronics R&D activities makes it an important computing foundation for technology development and enterprise operations, while its SCP infrastructure enables scalable cloud services and digital applications. In addition to its mission-critical computing capabilities, the facility is recognized for its focus on energy efficiency and sustainable data center operations, holding the prestigious Green Data Center A++ Certification. This recognition reflects the facility’s emphasis on efficient infrastructure management and environmentally conscious data center design and operation. Its strategic location within Suwon’s major technology and industrial ecosystem also provides close proximity to Samsung’s broader corporate and research facilities. By combining high-availability architecture, enterprise computing, cloud infrastructure, and energy-efficient operations, the Samsung SDS Suwon ICT Center plays a central role in Samsung SDS’s interconnected data center ecosystem. The facility continues to provide a resilient foundation for critical business applications, cloud services, research workloads, and digital operations.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Samsung SDS Suwon ICT Center (Samsung SDS) |
| Location | 10 Samsung-ro 168beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16676, South Korea |
| Status | Operational (Primary Enterprise R&D & Core Cloud Hub) |
| Commissioning | Legacy Core Hub (Acquired Green DC Certification in 2013 / Ongoing Upgrades) |
| Total IT Load | ~25 MW – 35 MW Critical IT Power (Estimated) |
| Total Capacity | Multi-story enterprise ICT facility serving as a core tri-data-center backup and active cloud node |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent High-Availability Enterprise Infrastructure |
| Project Type | Enterprise Cloud Data Center, R&D Supercomputing Node, & Semiconductor IT Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Suwon |
| Population | Approximately 1.23 million (2026 estimate) |
| Urban Agglomeration | Approximately 26 million within the Seoul Capital Area |
| City GDP | Not separately reported |
| Per Capita Income | Not separately reported |
| City Tier | Tier 1, Major Technology, Manufacturing and Digital Infrastructure Hub |
| Key Strengths | Semiconductors, electronics, technology, research and development, manufacturing, higher education, corporate headquarters, skilled workforce, transportation connectivity, and digital infrastructure |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Samsung SDS |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Samsung Electronics (Digital City R&D), KEPCO, Suwon Municipal Government |
| Construction Contractor | Samsung C&T (Engineering & Construction Group) |
| MEP Engineering | Samsung SDS Mission-Critical Thermal Engineering & Enterprise Facilities Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Ultra-low-latency dedicated dark fiber loops directly linking Suwon Digital City, Dongtan HPC Data Center, and Sangam ICT Center, providing 99.999% network SLA redundancy. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid feeds from local substations, high-efficiency 2N static UPS architecture (upgraded in 2023 for ~10% efficiency gains), and emergency standby diesel generators. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~40 MVA Substation Utility Capacity |
| UPS Redundancy | Concurrently Maintainable Tier III 2N UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled water system, precision Computer Room Air Handler (CRAH) units, cold/hot aisle containment, and automated economizer free-cooling systems. |
| Connectivity | Sub-millisecond direct connections to Samsung Digital City R&D centers and major Korean telecommunication transit hubs. |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 Operational PUE (Green Data Center A++ Certified) |
| Energy Mix | Regional grid power integrated with Samsung SDS energy management systems (BEMS) and sustainability efficiency programs. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Pre-2010 Operational Site |
| Construction Start | Legacy Facility |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (Green DC Certified since 2013) |
| Full Buildout | Operational (Phased High-Efficiency UPS and High-Density Rack Modernization) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~$250,000,000 – $350,000,000 USD (Estimated Historical & Modernization Investment) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure (Samsung SDS) |