"Data centres are a core component of the UK’s digital and economic fabric, designated as Critical National Infrastructure."

"Demand for UK data centres continues to accelerate, driven by cloud adoption, artificial intelligence and the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure. "

"The Asia-Pacific (APAC) data centre sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI), widespread cloud adoption, and ongoing digital transformation. Global hyperscalers are projected to commit more than US$700 billion in capital expenditure in 2026, with a significant share directed towards AI-related infrastructure. APAC stands to benefit as these companies scale up GPU‑intensive infrastructure required for advanced AI workloads."

"On the 10 June 2026 the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, revealed his ambition for the capital to become a global leader in sustainable data centre innovation and AI infrastructure. "

"As the National Energy System Operator (NESO) progresses reordering the grid connection queue for generation projects, an equally significant shift is proposed for all demand connections, including data centres"

"Explore the Shanghai Data Center Market Report for the 2nd half of 2025. It delivers in-depth data center market analysis, key trends, research insights, and market developments."

"As data centre requirements continue to expand to meet surging demand, traditional water intensive cooling methods are facing greater scrutiny due to their negative environmental impact."

"Supported by long-term leases, strong demand fundamentals, and increasing interest from institutional investors the data center sector continues to strengthen its position as a resilient and attractive investment class within the commercial real estate market despite ongoing challenges related to power supply regulations, grid approvals, and community opposition."