Published July 2024 by Uptime Institute Intelligence

This annual survey provides insight from hundreds of data‑center operators and vendors worldwide. It notes that while AI workloads are driving higher rack densities and power demands, improvements in energy efficiency have stalled, with average PUE holding at 1.56. The report also highlights persistent challenges including staffing shortages, limited sustainability progress, and uneven regulatory readiness. It points to hybrid architectures, AI‑assisted operations, and improved resilience planning as top priorities for modern data‑center strategy.

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