CW Data Center Global Market Comparison 2020

ECOSYSTEM ADVANTAGES

Each of the 38 markets reviewed was analyzed asset-by-asset to determine total current market capacity by power available. Most large markets correspond to a large local population, strong business sector, robust fiber and available power.

TOP FIVE BY MARKET SIZE

TOKYO Propelled by telecoms and now large operators, Tokyo is the largest market in Asia.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA The past, current and future leader of the data center world.

LONDON The largest market in Europe, led by a large financial sector and ease of entry.

BEIJING Decades of brisk economic growth have led to a very large market run by a mix of local operators and telcos.

SILICON VALLEY Silicon Valley continues to get the most out of legacy assets with more campus development upcoming.

Many of the largest data center markets throughout Europe, Asia and coastal United States are becoming increasingly land-constricted and struggling for access to power. These issues could lead to the development of other in-region markets thanks to lower costs and ease of construction. WHAT TO WATCH