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Trends, risks and strategies in data centre investment

Why capital is flowing into data centres, the risks that come with high-density facilities and what investors check before they commit.

Webinar · Recording · 23 September 2025

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Data centres as an asset class

AI, cloud computing and global data demand are driving investment in data centres. As facilities become larger and more power hungry, investors face new questions about cyber exposure, sustainability requirements and how the assets are run.

This recorded webinar looks at where the capital is going and what investors need to check before they commit to a data centre asset.

What you will learn

  • Why capital is flowing into hyperscale, colocation and edge data centres, and where it is heading next
  • How cyber threats, AI demand and energy sourcing change the risk profile
  • Approaches to portfolio diversification, due diligence and ESG value creation
  • What investors need for technology readiness, audit resilience and long-term performance

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