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Global data center expansion is driven by long-term planning, power access, and labor management
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Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Equinix's global data center expansion relies on long-term planning with a focus on securing power access and managing labor shortages amidst rising build costs. New data centers emphasize higher density and flexible cooling, linking project delivery closely to pre-sales and careful project planning.
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Your data center project lifecycles just got longer and more capital intensive because power and labour are the new bottlenecks. Fix your supplier and hiring pipeline now or risk costly delays that open the door for better-prepared rivals.
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