With AI as a key driver, investment in data centers is becoming a great bet when looking for an investable asset that will offer large, long-term returns. However, AI isn't the only selling point of the modern data center industry – and within many aspects exists substantial risk. With fears of overbuild, issues with securing adequate power, and ever-increasing competition for land, investors in this market now have many more considerations than in the previous decade of data center construction.

As investment continues its upward trajectory, with more than $3 trillion expected between now and 2030, investors will be weighing up the risks and opportunities of the sector, and adjusting their strategies to match.

This report, produced by DCD Intelligence, examines these factors and explain how investment decisions are evolving in the modern data center sector.