The report projects the global AI data center market to grow from USD 354.2 billion in 2026 to USD 2.75 trillion by 2036, a CAGR of 22.5% over 2026-2036. Growth is driven by generative AI and large language models, demand for GPU computing, investment from hyperscale cloud providers, and AI-as-a-Service, while challenges include power grid limits, high capital requirements and energy availability. Hardware is expected to hold the largest share in 2026 and services the highest CAGR, with hyperscale facilities leading in share and edge AI data centers growing fastest. North America leads in 2026 and Asia-Pacific is projected to grow fastest, while NVIDIA, Cisco, Intel, Dell, Equinix and Digital Realty are named as key competitors.
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