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Data center market faces all-time low vacancies despite record-breaking construction

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28 August 2026

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technology

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Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Data center power capacity available for lease dropped to an all-time low of 1.4% in the first half of 2026, despite a 25% surge in capacity under construction, signaling strong ongoing demand.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must anticipate tight data center space despite new builds, so secure capacity deals early or explore adjacent infrastructure to avoid leasing bottlenecks.

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