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Data Center Market to Hit $627 Billion by 2030

5/10/2025

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Summary

Data Centers Soar

The global data center market is set to soar, projected to hit $627.4 billion by 2030 with an impressive growth rate of 8.75%. This surge is fueled by the rise of AI and sustainability efforts. As 5G expands, enterprise applications, particularly in defense and IoT, are poised for explosive growth amid the escalating U.S.-China tech rivalry.

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Telecom Leaders Urge

European telecom leaders, like Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom, are calling on regulators to swiftly allocate the upper 6GHz spectrum for mobile services. They warn that any delays could jeopardize Europe’s position in the global 6G race, as rivals in the U.S. and China push ahead. Access to this spectrum is vital for driving economic growth and fostering innovation.

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Historical Context

The global data center market's projected growth mirrors the technological arms race between the U.S. and China, reminiscent of the Cold War's space race. As nations vie for dominance in AI and 5G, historical patterns of competition and innovation resurface, shaping today's economic landscape and geopolitical tensions.

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Data Centers Soar

The global data center market is set to soar, projected to hit $627.4 billion by 2030 with an impressive growth rate of 8.75%. This surge is fueled by the rise of AI and sustainability efforts. As 5G expands, enterprise applications, particularly in defense and IoT, are poised for explosive growth amid the escalating U.S.-China tech rivalry.

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