Sterling & Wilson Data Center

Events

SWDC’s Resurgence Leadership Conclave 2025

SWDC launched the Resurgence Leadership Conclave 2025 – an initiative focused on resilience, innovation, and leadership in the data center industry. The event brought together industry leaders and stakeholders for insightful discussions and strategic collaboration, setting the tone for a transformative future.

Data Center Nation Riyadh 2025

SWDC joined as Platinum Sponsor and led a panel on “Bringing Predictability to Data Center Project Development,” focusing on AI, sustainability, and streamlined contracting. We created a positive impact at this event, which is one of the most influential meeting points for hyperscalers, investors and enterprise data center end-users in Saudi Arabia.

Capacity Middle East 2025

Sterling & Wilson Data Center participated in Capacity Middle East 2025 in Dubai, marking three impactful days of industry engagement. The team connected with key stakeholders, explored collaboration opportunities, and discussed emerging telecom and data infrastructure trends.

Data Centre World Asia 2024

Sterling & Wilson Data Centeralong with its sister company,Sterling Generators jointly participated as a Gold Sponsorin South East Asia’s largest Data Centre exhibition – Data Centre World Asia. It was agreat opportunity for both the teams to network and meet key clients and partners. Mr. Prasanna Sarambale, CEO, SWDC delivered a keynote presentation at the event and delved upon the important topic of “Deploying Data Centres in Emerging Markets”.

AIDC Expo 2024

We participated in the AI, Data Centers and Cloud Conference and Exhibition (AIDC) 2024, a premier event focusing on AI, Data Centers and Cloud. Ranjit Gajare, Head Data Center, International BD & Sales participated in a panel discussion on “The Future of Modern & Mega Data Centres” alongside other leading personalities from the DC industry.

International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2024

SWDC team engaged with customers and industry leaders at the International Telecoms Week (ITW). The event provided a platform for meaningful connections and insights with the key stakeholders, showcasing the team’s commitment to innovation and excellence in meeting the evolving demands of the data infrastructure industry.

  • Defect Liability Period (DLP) [12 months] – bank guarantee, incident management, and transition to O&M.

  • Operations & Maintenance (O&M) [36-60 months] – Resource allocation, structured L1-L3 incident management, and long-term infrastructure optimization.
  • Contract Award – LoA issuance, detailed contract signing, branch/subsidiary formation, BG submission, and insurance processing.

  • Detailed Design & Engineering – Design validation, detailed engineering, software-based modeling, client approvals, regulatory compliance, value engineering & product optimization.

  • Procurement – Vendor evaluation, technical compliance checks, competitive global sourcing, vendor selection via reverse auction, and commercial negotiations.

  • Construction (Site Infra Build) – Civil work, substructure, superstructure, facades, fenestrations, and interiors.

  • MEP Implementation – Electrical, HVAC, ELV, fire fighting, plumbing, structured cabling.

  • Testing & Commissioning – Third-party agency appointment, script development, sequence of operation (SOO), L1-L5 testing, ISAT, and RFS (Ready for Service).
  • Marketing Activities [3 months] – Market identification, customer segmentation, enquiry sourcing, networking & events, referrals, and media outreach.

  • Pre-Bidding [1 month] – Client due diligence, commercial & financial terms, technical scope identification, risk analysis, migration strategy, PQ activities (client registration), go/no-go decision.

  • Bidding [1-2 months] – Contract evaluation, technical & execution strategy, value engineering, sourcing plans, project planning, pricing & bid proposal preparation.

  • Contract Negotiation [2 months] – Finalizing technical, commercial, and execution terms, contract duration, and client expectations.