AI expansion, sustainability imperatives, and evolving regulatory landscapes are combining to drive unprecedented demand in the data center industry. As demand accelerates, operators must rethink location strategies, power solutions, and cooling innovations to stay competitive.

But all the while, regulatory shifts, workforce shortages, and geopolitical factors are reshaping where and how data centers are built. In this whitepaper, we explore the ten pivotal forces shaping the future of data center construction, investment, and operations.

Read it now to explore:

• How will AI’s rapid growth reshape data centre design and energy needs?
• What strategies can operators use to overcome power constraints and embrace renewables?
• Where are the next global data centre hotspots, and why are they emerging?
• How will skills shortages and regulatory shifts impact the industry’s future?