Data Center Growth Shifts to APAC: Why Australia Is Next

About this episode

Nauman Akhtar discusses the growth of data centers in the APAC region, focusing on Australia and the strategies of Insite DC.

Nauman Akhtar, Co-CEO of Insite DC, explains how a new Australasia-focused operator is building for the AI-driven data center wave. Backed by Halcyon Capital, Insite DC targets Melbourne and Sydney with bespoke, speed-to-market solutions. Plus: why they serve both Western and Eastern hyperscalers, and their JV strategy for Japan, Indonesia, and Singapore. 📊 Get more market insights HERE 🤝 Speak with someone from our global data team HERE 💻 Book a platform demo HERE

People in this episode

Guest: Nauman Akhtar

Topics covered

• data center growth
• APAC
• AI-driven data centers
• hyperscalers
• joint ventures

Keywords

• data center
• APAC
• Australia
• Insite DC
• hyperscalers
• AI
• joint ventures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Insite DC, Halcyon Capital

Places: Australia, Melbourne, Sydney, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore

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