Lionel Sujay Vailshery
Research expert covering cloud computing and emerging tech industries
Data centers in the Asia-Pacific region - statistics & facts
Cloud computing and AI are driving global data center growth, with the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region emerging as a hotspot for expansion. As APAC economies increasingly rely on data-heavy services鈥攆rom e-commerce and fintech to digital mobility and smart cities鈥攖he demand for scalable, reliable, low-latency IT infrastructure has surged. Hyperscale cloud providers, tech firms, and data center operators are racing to expand in the region and capitalize on APAC鈥檚 digital momentum. By 2026, APAC's data center capacity is projected to reach more than 17 gigawatts.
