By Infrastructure: An average spent (CAPEX) on establishing a data center with 1 MW of IT load could typically cost in between US $20 to $25 Million incl. Network & IT Equipment.

Network & IT Equipment includes Servers, Networking, and Storage equipment accounted for more than 70% share of the global data center infrastructure CAPEX market, with a spent of over US $260 Bn in 2024 and to remain the fastest-growing segment. The market is mainly driving by increasing investment on compute heavy AI enabled advanced and expensive GPUs and CPUs within DC and a major portion of the market is replacement / refresh network and IT equipment. Data centre networks and IT equipment are the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, supporting everything from cloud computing to AI applications. The growing demand for data-driven services, cloud migration, AI, and IoT connectivity are key growth drivers, fuelling the need for high-speed, scalable networks and robust IT hardware. Advances in software-defined networking (SDN), edge computing, and energy-efficient technologies are also accelerating this growth. As data volumes soar, data centres require cutting-edge CPUs & GPUs, high-density servers, storage solutions, and advanced networking equipment to ensure speed, reliability, and scalability. This evolving landscape demands continuous innovation to meet the ever-increasing performance driving huge investment on computational heavy, highly advanced, and expensive next generation GPUs, CPUs, and supporting infrastructure.

The global data center power infrastructure market was valued at US $15 Bn. Data centre power equipment, including PDUs (Power Distribution Units), switchgears, generators, and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies), are critical for ensuring reliable, efficient, and uninterrupted power delivery. The rapid growth of cloud computing, big data analytics, and AI-driven applications are key growth drivers, increasing the demand for resilient power solutions to support 24/7 operations. Additionally, the push for energy efficiency and sustainability has led to innovations in advanced UPS systems and smart PDUs that optimize power usage. The rise of edge computing and hyperscale data centres further drives the need for scalable, high-capacity power equipment capable of handling dynamic workloads while minimizing downtime and energy costs. A typical investment on power infrastructure could cost in between US $1.5 to $2.5 Million per MW IT Load within a data centre

Cooling Infrastructure: With the emergence of generative & specialized AI and machine learning place substantial demands on computing resources. This requires specialized high-density semiconductors like GPUs, which in turn generate a lot of heat, driving higher rack densities necessitating more advanced cooling infrastructure in data centers, driving investment in advanced liquid cooling direct to chip and immersion cooling technologies. Liquid cooling offers superior thermal management, lower energy consumption, and the ability to support high-density deployments, making it a key technology for future-proofing data center operations in an era of exponential data growth.

Optimizing energy efficiency in data center cooling is crucial for reducing operational costs and minimizing environmental impact of the data centers. Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) serves as a key metric in this regard, calculated by dividing the total energy consumed by the data center facility by the energy used specifically by the IT equipment. A lower PUE value indicates a more energy-efficient data center, with an ideal PUE being 1.0, where all energy is used for IT equipment. Another important metric, particularly for sustainability, is Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE), which measures the efficiency of a data center’s water usage by comparing the annual water consumption to the energy consumed by the IT equipment.

cooling infrastructure was valued in between US $10 to $11 Billion in 2024, mainly driven by growing adoption of advanced liquid cooling technology.