2026 State of Data Center Executive Summary

Powering the Future of Data Centers: Insights, Trends, and Solutions AFCOM’s 2026 State of the Data Center Report is your ultimate guide to understanding the most critical trends and challenges shaping the data center industry. Now in its 10th edition, this report draws on insights from data center professionals and provides expert analysis from Apolo.us CEO Bill Kleyman. Dive into key topics like AI workloads, rising rack density, liquid cooling, sustainable power, security risks, labor shortages, and more. This comprehensive report offers in-depth research findings and actionable insights to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving data center landscape. Explore the impact of AI workloads, rising rack density, and liquid cooling. Learn about sustainable power, on-site power generation, and security risks. Understand labor shortages and other pressing industry challenges. Gain expert insights from Bill Kleyman, author of all 10 editions of the report. Access exclusive research findings available to AFCOM members. Download the report today to stay ahead in the data center industry!