FactFathom – Data Centers: Who, Where, Why, Mar 2025

The main theme of the report is the transformation of the global data center landscape.

Key findings include North America and Europe remaining leaders in installed capacity, but growth shifting towards emerging markets, particularly in Asia. Countries like India, Malaysia, and Indonesia are becoming digital infrastructure hubs due to lower costs and government incentives. Four forces influencing location choice are market demand, infrastructure readiness, specific location advantages, and growth prospects. Mergers and acquisitions, as well as AI investments, are changing the sector, shifting focus to new geographies.