Data Center Trends Report 2026

Data centers have become one of the most strategically important parts of the digital economy, as evidenced by the participation of over 19,000 attendees at Data Centre World London 2026, held from March 4 to March 5 in London, UK. One of the leading industry events for data center professionals in Europe, the fair focuses on all major aspects of data center design and build, including the practical challenges of AI-driven computing demand, sustainable operations, and facility design.

While at the fair, the IoT Analytics team identified 26 trends across electrical systems, cooling technology, control & software, cabling, and other areas of data center equipment & infrastructure.