Accenture – Data Centre Trends Report 2026
Summary
This report focuses on trends and developments in the data centre industry looking towards 2026.
Key topics include the rapid growth and expansion of data centres globally, the rise of new players such as Oracle becoming a major hyperscaler, and the increasing importance of edge data centres driven by 5G. The report highlights challenges such as powering the growing infrastructure sustainably using renewable energy and natural gas, and the shortage of skilled personnel to meet construction demands. It covers ten key trends shaping the industry, including speed, industrialisation, cooling solutions, rare earth element scarcity, permitting, new chips, and quantum readiness, with regional focus on EMEA, North America, and Latin America.
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