Exclusive: Honeywell's Dean Park on expanding data centre solutions in APAC

Honeywell has formed a partnership with South Korea's LS Electric to co-develop integrated power and control solutions for large-scale data centres and industrial facilities.

The deal combines LS Electric's expertise in power systems with Honeywell's strengths in automation and energy management.

Dean Park, Honeywell President for East Asia said the partnership aims to enhance reliability, operational efficiency, and uptime while supporting the region's rapid digital transformation.

"The timing reflects growing demand for digital infrastructure and energy-efficient operations across Asia as data centers expand to support high-performance computing and industrial digitalisation," he told TechDay.

Optimising the use of AI

Honeywell is unlocking possibilities that will help its customers stay ahead in a landscape being rapidly reshaped by AI.

"Using data-driven systems and intelligent control algorithms, operators can dynamically adjust performance parameters to maintain stability, improve energy efficiency, and reduce waste," said Park.

These systems enable critical infrastructure to operate at peak efficiency, addressing the growing power and performance requirements of modern computing environments.

Regional CoE

Earlier this year, Honeywell launched a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore to develop Honeywell Forge-based software solutions for local markets.

"The CoE intends to achieve this by developing the latest technological solutions to address the unique challenges in Singapore, through both hardware and software," said Park.

The CoE supports Singapore's Green Plan for super low energy buildings and is designed to extend capabilities across Asia Pacific, including Korea. It also acts as a catalyst for the development of integrated solutions with LS Electric.

Real-time insights

Honeywell's integrated systems provide continuous visibility into energy consumption, equipment performance, and environmental conditions.

"Unlike traditional systems, these platforms consolidate information from building automation, power, and control networks, helping operators make faster, data-driven decisions that improve efficiency and uptime," Park said.

Operators can monitor load balancing, adjust performance in real time, and respond to operational issues before they escalate, according to Honeywell.

Sustainability focus

The partnership aims to help data centres balance operational performance with energy efficiency.

"Through integrated power and environmental management, these solutions reduce waste and improve reliability under high-density workloads," said Park.

The technology is designed to maintain uptime while supporting high-density computing, enabling data centres to meet growing AI and digital service demands without compromising on sustainability or cost-effectiveness.

Expansion plans

Honeywell said it is exploring further opportunities across Asia and potentially globally.

"The collaboration with LS Electric in Korea demonstrates how Honeywell's building automation, control, and energy management expertise can address these needs," said Park.

The company is committed to providing integrated solutions that improve efficiency and reliability while remaining open to future partnerships across the region.

Government collaboration

Honeywell engages regularly with governments and industrial agencies to align innovation with national priorities.

"These collaborations help align industry initiatives with national development priorities and regulatory frameworks, ensuring that innovation contributes to safe, reliable, and sustainable growth," Park said.

The company's work with regulators focuses on digital transformation, energy efficiency, and infrastructure modernisation.

APAC trends

Data centres across Asia Pacific are increasingly prioritising efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

"Key trends include the adoption of integrated energy and automation systems, advanced cooling for higher rack densities, modular construction for faster deployment, and a stronger emphasis on grid stability and energy management," Park said.

He added that these developments are driving the next phase of data centre growth in the region, where digital resilience and operational efficiency are becoming central to competitiveness.