Data centre boom: Assessing supply chain strains amid unprecedented demand

Q&A: Can tomorrow’s data centre leaders scale fast enough?

In this Q&A, Justine Gordon, Markus Keller and Silvia Rapallo from Egon Zehnder’s Global Infrastructure Practice field our questions on scaling fast, securing scarce talent and why ethical, adaptable leadership now matters as much as technical know-how. 1. Due to the rise of AI, data centres are currently in massive demand. What leadership traits are most critical for navigating this kind of rapid growth? As AI use and data centre demand surges,…

Data centre boom: Assessing supply chain strains amid unprecedented demand

AI is powering a boom in demand for data centres – but can supply chains withstand the pressure? Nikki Venetsanakis, head of advanced tech, UK & Europe at Rider Levett Bucknall, takes a look Rider Levett Bucknall’s second annual Data Centre Trends report showed the industry is experiencing unparalleled growth. Last, over 470 data centre operators and contractors told us they projected a 65% increase in commissioned capacity over the next 12 mont…