Atlanta has encountered the fate of many similarly hot markets, with absorption at just 12 megawatts in the second half of 2021, due to the lack of available large-scale capacity.

Montreal made continued progress in the second half of 2021, with eight megawatts of absorption to equal first half activity. Despite the slower take-up than many larger markets, the total is the highest in several years and has tightened vacancy to an admittedly still somewhat troubling 14%, though much improved from recent
years.

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The last two years have been remarkable in many ways. Industries across the board have been confronted with change and disruption—and the data center industry has been no exception. In early 2020, many businesses faced a sudden and heightened need for greater cloud technology to connect a dispersed workforce and enable people to do their jobs in a work-from-home environment. The trend continued in 2021 as cloud migration accelerated, the need for data centers continued to grow and as major data-producing platforms—hyperscalers like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Alibaba, Apple and others—spread their data center footprints throughout the world. Today, the question is no longer whether the largest hyperscale data center users will expand to new regions each year, but how many will expand and how quickly.

Despite ongoing concerns on hyperscale development across the continent, over 800 MW of data centre space is under construction in the core FLAP-D markets, half of which is in the greater London area. Sustainability requirements have shifted to the forefront, with a variety of methods to re-use excess heat and create more efficient facilities under deeper review and beginning to execute. Political headwinds continue with the moratorium in Amsterdam and concerns in Frankfurt and Dublin, though an expanded use of renewable energy could assist in loosening these concerns. The investment market will likely remain in the background into 2022 with the focus squarely on development.

Included Markets:
- Amsterdam
- Dublin
- Frankfurt
- London
- Paris

Continued growth across the reviewed markets of Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Jakarta collectively have 750 MW under construction.

Demand from both American and Chinese domiciled hyperscale’s continues to push the greater APAC region forward, with new companies emerging to service this demand. Pan-Asian portfolios are beginning to surface despite the different political, regulatory, and development requirements across the region. The industry remains exceptionally positive and makes advance progress regarding sustainability.

Of the seven markets covered in our latest U.S. update, a total of 1.2 GW is under construction, assisting with new supply to ease local area pressure. The investment market remains very strong, with several large portfolio, M&A, and individual asset deals as new and current investors snap up all they can find.

For Canadian markets, the story remains constant, with Toronto of continued interest by occupiers and Montreal still suffering from an overhang of vacancy that is getting absorbed very slowly.

The Asia Pacific data centre market is accelerating dramatically and India is under a spotlight with interest evinced from global & local investors and operators. In our webinar on 8th July, our experts shared their insights on key global industry trends, the growing Asia Pacific market and its impact on India.

Remarkable growth across the greater Asia Pacific region has continued in recent months, as large corporations and government agencies alike push forward their moves to the cloud and continued IT transformation. While quality sites are increasingly hard to acquire across the region, this has stimulated multi-floor data centre construction and pushes toward greater efficiency that are now reflected across the globe.

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Data centre development across Europe has long centred around what were first known as the FLAP markets: Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, and Paris, major global cities each with deep business and financial sectors. As these markets continue to thrive, a host of newer locations have joined the data centre landscape as operators respond to client demand across the region.

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Development throughout Paris continues to tick upward, with new campuses announced aimed at hyperscale tenants.

The Frankfurt data center ecosystem has performed admirably in the face adversity.

Dublin is a major hub for hyperscale development with several large projects under construction.

Despite recent global shocks, most local operators remain well-funded and are focused on continued growth.

Amsterdam has attracted many new service providers in recent months, confirming the attraction of the area despite the pause on construction.

The strongest quarter of absorption in Atlanta’s history bodes well for the local market

8MW planned and coming online in early 2020

12 MW under construction and an 11% vacancy rate in Toronto.

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Seattle remains the sleeping giant of the data center realm, populated by leading global data center operators yet not achieving primary market status as was once expected.

Salt Lake City sits among several western US markets that often receive far greater acclaim yet has far lower vacancy and local demand from a burgeoning tech sector

After many years of expectations, Portland is finally hitting its stride with multiple new operators arriving in-market.

Minneapolis has become a financial, healthcare and scientific research hub of the Midwest, with the second largest economy in the region behind Chicago.