Five Data Center Predictions for 2026
In 2026 and the years that follow, AI workload growth will remain concentrated among organizations that can support high-density deployments, while power demands will strain aging grids, raise failure risks and increase carbon emissions. These pressures will force some operators to reassess resiliency strategies and reconsider whether — and how — to reach net-zero commitments. At the same time, AI automation in data centers will transition from pilot projects into operations, delivering measurable efficiency gains.
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Report Authors:
- Daniel Bizo, Research Director
- Andy Lawrence, Executive Director of Research
- Jay Dietrich, Research Director of Sustainability
- Max Smolaks, Research Analyst
- Douglas Donnellan, Research Analyst
- Rand Talib, Research Analyst
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