Vietnamese Engineers for Outsourcing

Understanding the "Bubble" Debate The conversation around AI has reached an inflection point. Critics call it a bubble. Advocates see a revolution. But what does the data actually tell us? Recent analysis from TechCrunch suggests we're experiencing something more fundamental than hype cycles of the past. This isn't about overvalued startups or inflated expectations—it's about a structural transformation in how software gets built, how businesses operate, and how compute resources shape competitive advantage. To understand where we're headed, we need to look at the patterns.

Singapore has long positioned itself as Asia's leading digital hub - a place where cloud providers, hyperscalers , and global enterprises build critical infrastructure for the region. But in 2025, that reputation comes with a new challenge: rising technology costs, especially for building and operating data centers.     According to VnExpress International (2025) , Singapore is now the second most expensive market in the world for data center construction, reaching US$14.53 per watt . This places the country just behind Tokyo and ahead of other heavyweights like Silicon Valley.    For a nation that relies heavily on digital infrastructure, this sharp increase raises a critical question for businesses: Is it still sustainable to build and maintain on-premise data infrastructure in Singapore, or is IT outsourcing becoming the smarter, more cost-effective move?   This article explores the reasons behind the surge in data center costs, how local businesses are r...