Editor profile

Sarah Al-Fahad

Editor, Security & Compliance

Sarah Al-Fahad specializes in cloud security, data privacy, and international compliance standards. She monitors the regulatory frameworks shaping cross-border data governance.

sarah.alfahad@cloudtechdaily.com

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Data Centers

Data Center Construction Market to Reach $524.37 Billion by 2035: Global Computing Power Expansion Driven by AI Infrastructure

According to a report by Precedence Research, the global data center construction market size is expected to grow from $258.56 billion in 2025 to $524.37 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 7.33%. AI computing power demand has become the core driver, with North America leading and Asia-Pacific experiencing the fastest growth.

Sarah Al-Fahad7 min read
Industry Briefs

2026 Cloud Computing Trends Outlook: AI-Native Infrastructure, FinOps, and Multi-Cloud Strategy Reshaping Enterprise IT

IDC forecasts that global public cloud spending will reach $1.6 trillion by 2028, nearly doubling from 2024. NetSuite's latest report outlines 24 cloud computing trends, covering AI, containers, multi-cloud, zero trust, edge computing, and FinOps. This article interprets these trends from three dimensions: enterprise IT architecture, cost governance, and market landscape, providing strategic reference for CIOs and technology decision-makers.

Sarah Al-Fahad7 min read
Data Centers

Data Center Power and Water Resource Pressure Intensifies: Global Regulatory Tightening and Corporate Response Strategies

Israel suspends new data center grid connection applications, Malaysia requires new projects to disclose power sources, and data centers worldwide face dual pressures on electricity and water resources. This article analyzes the impact of resource constraints on IT infrastructure strategy and how enterprises can respond to increasingly stringent regulatory environments.

Sarah Al-Fahad5 min read
Data Centers

AI server power supply market compound annual growth rate reaches 45%: enterprise data center architecture faces restructuring

The global AI server power supply market is expected to grow from USD 5.98 billion in 2026 to USD 389.78 billion in 2035, with a CAGR of 45%. North America holds a 41% market share, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region. GPU servers will dominate applications, and AC/DC power supplies will account for half of the market. High power, titanium-level efficiency, and intelligent management are becoming trends, requiring enterprise data centers to rethink their power architecture.

Sarah Al-Fahad3 min read
Cloud Platforms

Alphabet's cloud business growth accompanied by $205 billion capital expenditure: AI infrastructure investment reshapes cloud computing investment landscape

Alphabet's cloud business revenue surges, but the $205 billion capital expenditure plan highlights the enormous cost pressure of AI infrastructure investment. This article analyzes the impact of this trend on enterprise IT architecture, market competition, and long-term development direction.

Sarah Al-Fahad4 min read
Security And Compliance

Data Center Cyber Attack Risks: A Core Concern for Investors and Businesses

As data centers become critical infrastructure, the risk of cyberattacks soars. This article analyzes the profound impact of data center network security on enterprise IT architecture and investment decisions from technical, compliance, and operational perspectives.

Sarah Al-Fahad7 min read
Industry Briefs

The Data Center Boom: AI-Driven Infrastructure Reshaping and Deep Challenges

Moving from behind the scenes to the forefront, data centers are becoming the core of global AI infrastructure. This article analyzes data center types, how AI is reshaping their design, power bottlenecks and community controversies, and provides strategic insights for enterprise IT decision-makers.

Sarah Al-Fahad9 min read
Security And Compliance

Consumer protection enforcement reshapes the compliance landscape for cloud and SaaS enterprises.

The 2026 consumer protection enforcement priorities shift toward fraud, pricing transparency, subscription plans, and AI transparency, with enhanced federal and state regulatory coordination. Cloud platforms and SaaS companies face multi-state attorney general investigations and class action risks, requiring a restructuring of data governance, advertising compliance, and contract terms.

Sarah Al-Fahad5 min read
Cloud Platforms

The Way to Monetize Chinese AI Models: Cloud Platforms and Project Contracts Drive Growth

Unlike overseas AI companies that rely on subscription and API business models, Chinese AI providers primarily generate revenue through cloud platforms, project contracts, and customized solutions, reflecting the fundamental difference in AI infrastructure ecosystems between China and the United States.

Sarah Al-Fahad4 min read
Enterprise Saas

Record Enterprise SaaS M&A: AI Integration Wave Reshapes Enterprise IT Architecture Investment Logic

According to PitchBook data, global enterprise SaaS M&A total reached $292.7 billion in Q1 2026, a quarter-over-quarter surge of 233.8%, setting a new record. SpaceX's acquisition of xAI for $250 billion was the biggest driver. Analysts believe that AI-native platforms and infrastructure are becoming the core of M&A, and enterprise IT architecture will accelerate the transformation from traditional SaaS to AI integration models.

Sarah Al-Fahad7 min read