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Colocation data centers: The infrastructure race behind AI

Data center capital expenditures are surging as AI workloads grow, yet competitiveness increasingly depends on securing advanced accelerators, reliable electricity, and fast project delivery.

Primary source mckinsey.com ↗

Published June 29, 2026 · Category: AI Practice

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Data center capital expenditures are surging as AI workloads grow, yet competitiveness increasingly depends on securing advanced accelerators, reliable electricity, and fast project delivery.

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Originally published at www.mckinsey.com.

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