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3. International Growth and Global Expansion
While earlier data centers were often built in remote or less-developed markets, hyperscale providers now aim for strategic locations globally. They seek infrastructure that can support international expansion, often leveraging local incentives and developing regional hubs.
4. Pricing, Leasing, and Market Competition
The size of these transactions—sometimes leasing entire campuses in a single deal—has driven pricing and leasing terms to new heights. The big players in the market now influence regional and global market dynamics, forcing competitors to adapt rapidly.