CREDIT: XXX learning craze has taken over the world,” noted Yashnath Issur, CEO of Nxtra by Airtel Africa, during Data Centre LIVE 2025. This migration from traditional enterprise infrastructure to hyperscale facilities is accelerating the search for new locations with adequate power and connectivity infrastructure.
International expansion is accelerating too. Nordic countries attract investment for their combination of cheap, renewable electricity and natural cooling. The cold climate reduces cooling requirements, whilst abundant hydroelectric power provides clean energy at competitive prices.
“ The risk of under-investing is dramatically greater than the risk of over-investing”
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