Podcast: Seizing Massive Growth Amidst Limited Supply, Power and Talent

In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show podcast, DCF Editor in Chief Matt Vincent speaks with Andrew Batson, Head of U.S. Data Center Research for JLL.
Nov. 14, 2024
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Demand for data centers has never been higher. In our latest episode, we dive deep into the exploding world of data centers together with JLL's head of Data Center Research and Strategy for the Americas, Andrew Batson. According to JLL’s U.S. Data Center Report, the first half of 2024 shattered all records, but, what does this mean for you?

We explore how these facilities have become the foundation of modern society and why securing land, power, and talent is more crucial than ever. How is the industry coping with limited supply in the face of insatiable demand?

We'll reveal shocking statistics about the U.S. colocation market's growth and the unbelievably low vacancy rates. Plus, we'll uncover the massive impact of AI on the data center landscape, with investments skyrocketing into the hundreds of billions. We'll discuss the ongoing struggle to find and keep skilled workers in this rapidly expanding field. And while the U.S. power grid seems stable for now, what issues could threaten the industry's future?

Join us as we unpack the complexities of the data center boom and explore what it means for the future of our digital economy. 

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