Data Centre Truths 2026

Demand for data centre capacity has never been higher but in 2026, delivery is the differentiator.

Across EMEA and beyond, growth remains strong. At the same time, live projects are facing multiple pressures at once: power availability, skills shortages, supply-chain volatility, planning friction and rising execution risk.

Data Centre Thruths 2026 looks at what this shift means in practice. Based on insight from over 3,000 industry respondents and real project experience, the report explores why delivery is becoming less evenly distributed, and what separates those who can still execute at pace.

Inside the report:

• Why delivery is under pressure, and what actually keeps projects moving
• How talent became a competitive edge (and how to keep it)
• Why AI demand is real, but AI-ready capacity isn’t
• How sustainability shifted from targets to tactics, driven by resilience and energy security

You’ll also find:

• A snapshot of what’s happening across key data centre markets, and why regional differences now matter more than ever
• Insight from industry experts across BCS, from senior leaders to young talent, sharing what they see on real projects today

Download the free report below to understand what 2026 looks like for the data centre sector, and what it will take to deliver.

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