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Data center growth faces power, labor, and supply chain hurdles

The next phase of data center growth in 2025 and beyond will be significantly influenced by the industry's ability to address critical challenges in site power readiness, skilled labor shortages, and supply chain limitations. Securing reliable and sufficient power, including alternative energy sources, is becoming a primary factor in site selection. Furthermore, the sector faces a substantial deficit in skilled construction workers due to retirements and insufficient new talent entering the field, necessitating robust workforce development initiatives. The increasing complexity and resource demands, particularly from AI infrastructure, require enhanced ecosystem coordination to ensure timely and efficient delivery of new capacity. AI

IMPACT Data center infrastructure expansion is critical for AI development, with power and labor shortages posing significant constraints on scaling AI capabilities.

RANK_REASON The article discusses trends and challenges in data center growth, focusing on power, labor, and supply chains, rather than announcing a specific new product, model, or event.

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Data center growth faces power, labor, and supply chain hurdles

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The article discusses trends and challenges in data center growth, focusing on power, labor, and supply chains, rather than announcing a specific new product, model, or event.
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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Dirk Naylor, Forbes Councils Member ·

    Power, Labor And Supply Chains Will Shape The Next Era Of Data Center Growth

    Data center growth hinges on the industry’s ability to overcome challenges in site power readiness, skilled labor shortages and supply chain limits.