Investments in Italy's data centers are projected to double to 10 billion euros ($10.3 billion) during the 2025-2026 period compared to the preceding two years. This surge is driven by major technology players unveiling ambitious spending strategies, according to a research hub at Milan Polytechnic University.

To sustain these investments, Italy must address potential power grid bottlenecks and high energy costs, as highlighted in the report. It notes that the availability of inexpensive power is becoming increasingly appealing to large cloud developers.

Italy aims to attract investments from leading technology companies looking to enhance their cloud capacity to meet the rising demand for AI-driven services.

Notably, Microsoft revealed plans to invest 4.3 billion euros in Italy for cloud network development last year, while Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a 1.2 billion euro investment over five years.

Marina Natalucci, director of the data center research hub, emphasized, "The development of increasingly powerful infrastructures raises questions about their energy supply and the sustainability of the Italian electricity grid."

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