The demand for data centers in Vienna is constantly increasing. According to the Information and Consulting division of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, data centers are the digital backbone of numerous sectors - from industry to healthcare and public administration.

These centers store, process and distribute large amounts of data. The computing power they provide can be seen as a kind of currency, says Martin Heimhilcher, Head of Division at the Vienna Chamber of Commerce. The global market for data centers is estimated to be worth around 412 billion euros in 2025 and is growing at an average annual rate of over eight percent. By 2029, the market is expected to reach a volume of around 568 billion euros. In Europe, the energy consumption of data centers could increase to 98.5 terawatt hours (TWh) by 2030, which corresponds to growth of 28% compared to 2018.

The growing demand for data centers is also being driven by the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI)which requires enormous computing power. In fact, AI is one of the most energy-intensive applications: A single AI request can have 10 to 100 times the energy requirement of a conventional data request. A reliable power supply, a comprehensive fiber optic infrastructure and well-trained IT specialists are essential for the operation of these centers. There are currently 21 data centers in Vienna. The city offers a number of locational advantages such as a high level of security of supply with green energy, political stability and earthquake safety.

Secure your data center capacities with upstreamNet now!