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DC Byte launches London Market Spotlight revealing data centre dominance and challenges
Key findings from DC Byte ’ s London Market Spotlight report indicate that although there is extensive growth in the city , there are concerns about its future capacity to support this demand .
C Byte , a leading provider of
D global data centre intelligence , has released its highly anticipated London Market Spotlight report , which takes a closer look at London ’ s dynamic and booming data centre scene . This comprehensive report sheds light on the city ’ s remarkable growth while highlighting a variety of factors affecting its future .
As one of the most established data centre markets in Europe , London has played a pivotal role in driving Digital Transformation and innovation . The
Live Supply and Take-up Growth in London
Growing Expectation of Demand
capital city has witnessed a doubling of supply from 1,000MW in 2018 to an impressive 2,000MW in 2022 .
Major cloud providers including Microsoft Azure , Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) have been instrumental in driving demand , with over 180MW of take-up recorded in 2022 alone .
Other findings from the report include :
• Live IT power accounted for 56 % of total supply in 2021 , but the pipeline for under-construction
and committed power has grown , reflecting anticipated future demand .
• Slough and West London have the largest IT capacity and number of data centres , driven by public cloud deployment .
• Demand for data centres is expanding to areas outside established clusters , such as the West of London , East London and Manchester .
While London ’ s data centre market continues to flourish , the London Market Spotlight report raises questions about its future capacity to support the growing demand . Concerns regarding the availability of power and suitable sites for expansion necessitate a strategic approach to ensure the market ’ s ability to accommodate future growth and meet the evolving needs of cloud providers , enterprises and digital businesses .
“ This report offers invaluable insights into the city ’ s very vibrant data centre market ,” said William King , Managing Director for EMEA at DC Byte . “ London ’ s growth as a data centre hub has been exceptional and the Spotlight serves as a valuable resource for industry professionals navigating the evolving landscape . It also highlights the importance of strategic diversification to meet the increasing demand for the next generation of data centre services .”
DC Byte ’ s London Market Spotlight encourages the consideration of markets such as Milan and Madrid , which offer exciting opportunities for data centre expansion and investment . Offering untapped potential , lower competition , more favourable pricing and ample availability of power and suitable sites for future development , up-and-coming markets can be an attractive alternative for those looking to expand data centre operations and investment beyond the confines of London ’ s growing market . � www . intelligentdatacentres . com
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