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Despite a relatively small number in the market, these companies command enormous capital expenditures—often in the hundreds of millions or billions of dollars—to build sprawling data centers that can lease up to 75 megawatts (MW) or more of capacity at a time.
Why Is This Important to All of Us?
Everyone benefits from hyperscale growth, even if indirectly. Platforms like YouTube, streaming services, and cloud-based apps are all powered by the infrastructure being developed by these companies. As such, the global digital economy increasingly hinges on the activities of this select group.