The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a significant surge in data center development, with a record 26.5 GW pipeline projected for H1 2026, driven by intense demand for AI and cloud infrastructure. This expansion is occurring despite declining colocation vacancy rates, indicating that new capacity is being rapidly absorbed. Factors such as power constraints and extended development timelines are leading customers to pre-lease space well before facilities are operational, tightening supply further. AI
IMPACT Accelerates AI development by ensuring sufficient compute infrastructure is available in the Asia-Pacific region.
RANK_REASON Report on a major regional infrastructure development pipeline exceeding prior records. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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