CLOUD & 5G
“ PRIVATE CLOUDS WILL INCREASINGLY INTEGRATE WITH EDGE COMPUTING TO PROVIDE FASTER DATA PROCESSING AND LOWER LATENCY ”
STEVE DARGAN SENIOR PARTNER , GRANGER REIS
Aashna can ensure the company is thinking green upfront , as it scales up .
“ As the data centre sector continues to grow , it ’ s fascinating to observe how different regions are adapting to their unique needs ,” Aashna continues . “ In the US , the data centre market is both larger and more mature , with a significant concentration of hyperscale data centres . The US benefits from a relatively unified market , which allows for greater geographical flexibility . Additionally , the country is a leader in cloud adoption and AI-driven services , driving strong demand for data centres .”
In contrast , Europe ’ s market , though rapidly expanding , is more fragmented . Data centres are spread across various countries , each with its own set of market dynamics and regulatory requirements .
“ Europe is also more focused on sustainability , with a commitment to becoming climate neutral by 2030 . This has led to stringent regulations governing data centre operations and the implementation of AI technologies ,” says Aashna .
Regulation is another key difference . Europe enforces robust standards to support its climate goals , while the
US has a more fragmented regulatory landscape , with varying federal , state and local regulations . Although privacy laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act ( CCPA ) are becoming more prevalent , the overall regulatory approach in the US is less stringent compared to Europe .
“ Despite these differences , both regions are intensely focused on scaling up their data centre capacities to meet the global surge in demand ,” says Aashna .
The next 12 months promise to be a period of significant growth and innovation for CyrusOne .
“ We are planning to expand our footprint in key gateway markets , particularly in regions where the demand for AI , cloud services and digital infrastructure is surging ,” she says .
Sustainability remains a top priority . Over the next year , CyrusOne will be rolling out new initiatives aimed at reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing the environmental resilience of our data centres .
“ We ’ re pushing the boundaries of what ’ s possible with data centre technology . This means looking at ways to optimise efficiency and enhance the overall performance of our footprint .”
130 October 2024