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UK DATA CENTRE TRENDS AND PRIORITIES REPORT 2025

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INTRODUCTION
Data centres are the backbone of our increasingly digital world, powering everything from cloud computing to online commerce. However, this essential infrastructure faces a complex and evolving landscape. Driven by the explosion of data and the rise of computeintensive technologies like AI, data centres are grappling with unprecedented demands.
Balancing the need for ever-greater capacity and performance with crucial considerations like sustainability, efficient power management and cutting-edge cooling solutions is paramount. This report delves into the critical challenges facing data centre operators today, exploring the interplay of infrastructure advancements, the growing influence of AI, the escalating demand for power and the emergence of innovative cooling techniques such as liquid cooling. We provide insights into these key areas, offering a roadmap for navigating the future of data centre development and operation.
METHODOLOGY
We surveyed 100 individuals across a range of different job functions, all involved in the management of data and / or infrastructure at UK enterprises. Job titles included Data Centre Manager, Head of Infrastructure, Global IT Director Infrastructure and Data Manager. Respondents were from a diverse range of industries including banking and finance, retail, manufacturing, public sector and telecommunications. x
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