Giant data centers are being planned and built across the world to support AI, with successful projects forming the backbone of a huge expansion in capacity. But many are also uncertain, indicating risks and persistent headwinds.
Colocation and enterprise companies have endured ongoing staffing issues, and accelerated growth in 2026 will strain hiring pools further. Strategies to address worker vacancies vary, but few have been successful.
Enterprise and colocation operators continue to invest in growth heading into 2026. However, survey results suggest that strategies for balancing IT, capacity and workforce spending will diverge in the year ahead.
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