Health CASE STUDY and Safety Advances in Technology INTRODUCTION At Digital Edge, we are intentional about investing in We also continue to 昀椀nd new and exciting ways to RESPECT FOR technology that raises the bar for the industry. We are use robotics in our facilities to safeguard the wellbeing RESOURCES currently developing an ecosystem of high technology of our employees and contractors. Digital Edge has RESPECT investments that is advancing new ways of building deployed a state-of-the art robot in NARRA1 facility FOR PEOPLE AND and operating. in Manila and soon in our other new facilities. This COMMUNITIES technology allows us to monitor environmental RESPECT FOR With our partner, Donghwa ES, we have developed sensors or abnormal heat, reducing the risks to a Hybrid Super Capacitor (HSC). The HSC can replace data center personnel in hazardous areas. Given TRANSPARENCY lithium-ion batteries traditionally used in data center the high-powered electrical systems that underpin designs. These lithium-ion batteries pose a 昀椀re- servers in data centers, a fault can present substantial APPENDIX hazard that can seriously harm building structure dangers to those servicing the equipment, including and equipment. With its signi昀椀cant decrease in 昀椀re 昀椀re. Robots can be employed to handle initial fault risk, 100,000+ discharge/charge cycles capability, response activities and thereby minimize the risk minimal maintenance, wider operating temperature of injury to personnel. In combination with Big Data range, ability to recharge in minutes vs. hours and and Arti昀椀cial Intelligence, robots’ real-time analysis 2.5X longer lifespan, HSC is a viable and safer option capabilities can help operators act on issues before to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Initial tests have they escalate into major problems. proved successful, and we are beginning to deploy HSC on a small scale across our new data centers. We are embracing transformative technologies and robotics within our data centers to unlock a future where precision meets e昀케ciency, while also creating a safer, smarter and more resilient data center. As these technologies continue to evolve, we are excited to explore new ways to deploy them and bring bene昀椀t to our business and our customers. © 2024 Digital Edge ESG Report John Yung Senior Vice President, Technology & Innovation 22