Gorilla Signs $1.4 Billion Contract with Freyr Singapore to Build Southeast Asia's AI Data Centre Backbone

Rhea-AI Summary

Gorilla Technology (NASDAQ: GRRR) has secured a significant $1.4 billion contract with Freyr Singapore to develop AI-powered data centers across Southeast Asia over three years. The partnership begins with a $300 million Phase One deployment in Indonesia starting Q4 2025.

As the lead provider, Gorilla will deliver AI infrastructure, GPU-as-a-Service, and manage operations across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The company will deploy its proprietary AI stack and manage performance SLAs, with Freyr serving as the regional expansion partner. The contract includes an initial three-year term with optional 2-year extensions.

The partnership aims to target additional data center opportunities worth $2.5 billion in the coming years, positioning the companies to capitalize on Southeast Asia's data center market, which is expected to reach $12-15 billion.

Positive

• Secured major $1.4 billion contract with initial $300 million Phase One deployment
• Strategic expansion into three key Southeast Asian markets
• Additional $2.5 billion in potential opportunities identified
• Partnership includes optional 2-year extension beyond initial 3-year term
• Positions Gorilla in growing market expected to reach $12-15 billion

Negative

• Significant execution risk in managing multi-country deployment
• Final SOWs and SLAs still pending completion
• Services not expected to go live until early 2026

Insights

Infrastructure Investment Analyst

Gorilla secured a transformative $1.4B data center contract, strengthening its position in Southeast Asia's growing AI infrastructure market.

This $1.4 billion contract represents a significant strategic win for Gorilla Technology, placing it at the center of Southeast Asia's rapidly growing AI infrastructure landscape. The deal's structure is particularly notable, with an initial $300 million phase beginning in Q4 2025 and a clear rollout strategy across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

What makes this contract especially valuable is its comprehensive scope - Gorilla isn't merely supplying technology but serving as the principal operator and infrastructure lead with a complete AI stack deployment including GPU-as-a-Service infrastructure. The three-year term with optional two-year extensions creates substantial recurring revenue potential beyond the initial contract value.

This partnership strategically positions Gorilla in a market projected to reach $12-15 billion. The involvement of a "multi-billion-dollar telco" client (though unnamed) provides credibility and suggests potential for follow-on contracts. Most compelling is the additional $2.5 billion in opportunities already targeted by the Gorilla-Freyr alliance, indicating this initial contract could be just the beginning of a much larger regional expansion.

The deal's focus on sovereign, regional data infrastructure aligns with growing trends toward data localization and regional AI development outside of traditional hyperscale environments - a shift Gorilla appears well-positioned to capitalize on with its 17 years of AI experience and regional expertise.

Phase One deployment valued at $300 million begins in Indonesia

Gorilla to Lead AI Infrastructure, GPU Deployment and Multi-Year SLA Operations

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - September 17, 2025) - Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) ("Gorilla" or the "Company"), a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence and IoT technology, and Singapore-based infrastructure platform Freyr have together signed a three-year, $1.4 billion contract to develop a network of AI-powered data centres across Southeast Asia. Execution will begin with a $300 million initial phase that will launch in Q4 2025. Gorilla and Freyr will serve multiple entities in developing infrastructure in the region.

The multi-year contract positions Gorilla as the lead provider of AI infrastructure, service-level operations and end-to-end data centre intelligence across three regional markets: Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

While Gorilla will serve as principal operator and infrastructure lead, Freyr will be its regional expansion partner. Gorilla will utilise local co-location facilities and deploy its proprietary AI stack, including GPU-as-a-Service infrastructure, orchestration software and real-time monitoring systems, while managing performance and uptime SLAs over an initial three-year term, with optional 2-year extensions.

"Gorilla has a uniquely strong understanding of this region and therefore the right vantage point to develop this critical network of data centres," said Jay Chandan, Chairman & CEO, Gorilla Technology Group Inc. "We have been building in AI for more than 17 years, and we understand this region better than most. To have secured a customer of this calibre, a multi-billion-dollar telco with unmatched scale and reputation, is a powerful validation of Gorilla's capability. Being trusted by such an institution from the outset speaks volumes about the strength of our platform and execution model. Together with Freyr, we are deploying at scale, not talking about it. Phase One alone is $300 million and it is only the start of a much larger expansion."

"This partnership is based on a simple and collective belief that Southeast Asia deserves sovereign, intelligent, high-performance infrastructure," said Cary Liu, CEO of Freyr. "This is not just a $1.4 billion contract; it is the beginning of a broader expansion strategy. Together, Freyr and Gorilla are already targeting new data centre opportunities worth at least $2.5 billion over the next couple of years. The Southeast Asian data centre market is expected to exceed $12 to 15 billion and this alliance positions us right at the centre of that growth. With Gorilla's AI leadership and our regional execution platform, we are not just keeping pace with demand, we are shaping it."

"Having spent decades building infrastructure strategies across global markets, I can say with confidence that this contract sets a new benchmark for how AI infrastructure should be executed," said Thomas Sennhauser, Board Member Gorilla Technology Group Inc. "Gorilla's advantage is clear: deep local understanding, operational speed and serious technical muscle. This is what happens when experience meets urgency. The shift from hyperscale to regionally intelligent infrastructure has begun, and Gorilla is leading that transition."

Gorilla and Freyr will now finalise detailed Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and GPU infrastructure deployment schedules. Site selection and systems integration for the initial phase are already underway, with AI services expected to go live in early 2026.

About Gorilla Technology Group Inc.

Headquartered in London U.K., Gorilla is a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence and IoT technology. We provide a wide range of solutions, including Smart City, Network, Video, Security Convergence and IoT, across select verticals of Government & Public Services, Manufacturing, Telecom, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare and Education, by using AI and Deep Learning Technologies.

Our expertise lies in revolutionizing urban operations, bolstering security and enhancing resilience. We deliver pioneering products that harness the power of AI in intelligent video surveillance, facial recognition, license plate recognition, edge computing, post-event analytics and advanced cybersecurity technologies. By integrating these AI-driven technologies, we empower Smart Cities to enhance efficiency, safety and cybersecurity measures, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents.

For more information, please visit our website: Gorilla-Technology.com.

About Freyr Technology

Freyr Technology AI, based in Singapore, delivers full-stack infrastructure solutions for AI and HPC across the Asia-Pacific. As a NVIDIA Preferred Partner, Freyr offers bare-metal leasing, turnkey GPU clusters, fast hardware delivery and deployment services. Their strength lies in making complex infrastructure simple—from GPUs to networking to fully optimised clusters—giving enterprises and governments the speed, reliability and flexibility they need.

For more information, please visit: freyrtech.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Gorilla's actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "might" and "continues," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our beliefs about future revenues, our ability to convert our pipeline, our ability to and the circumstances under which we would reduce our debt, our ability to attract the attention of customers and investors alike, our expansion into southeast Asia, Gorilla's largest projects and ability to win additional projects and execute definitive contracts related thereto, along with those other risks described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Form 20-F Gorilla filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 30, 2025 and those that are included in any of Gorilla's future filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results. Most of these factors are outside of the control of Gorilla and are difficult to predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Gorilla undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation.

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FAQ

What is the value of Gorilla Technology's (GRRR) contract with Freyr Singapore?

Gorilla Technology secured a $1.4 billion contract with Freyr Singapore to develop AI-powered data centers across Southeast Asia, with an initial $300 million Phase One deployment.

Which countries will Gorilla's (GRRR) AI data center network cover?

The AI data center network will cover three regional markets: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, with Phase One deployment beginning in Indonesia.

When will Gorilla Technology (GRRR) begin the Phase One deployment?

Phase One deployment will begin in Q4 2025, with AI services expected to go live in early 2026.

What services will Gorilla (GRRR) provide in the Freyr partnership?

Gorilla will serve as the lead provider of AI infrastructure, GPU-as-a-Service, orchestration software, real-time monitoring systems, and will manage performance and uptime SLAs.

What is the potential market size for Southeast Asian data centers?

The Southeast Asian data center market is expected to exceed $12 to 15 billion, with Gorilla and Freyr targeting additional opportunities worth $2.5 billion over the next couple of years.