What happened
Data-centre capital expenditure has risen sharply, with annual growth of about 59%. The trend indicates sustained investment in digital infrastructure and a stronger build-out of storage and processing capacity.
The private investment in the data-centre sector remains strong, suggesting that firms continue to fund capacity expansion in response to rising digital demand.
Why the trend matters
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