Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyThe Data center construction boom : emerging risk in the global buildout / Allianz Commercial. — Munich : Allianz Commercial, 202530 p.The great data center goldrush -- Is bigger better? the hyperscalers go large -- Global growth: hubs, hot spots and emerging clusters -- Can the building boom last? -- Risks and challenges -- A buildout of unprecedented speed and scale -- Power supply: bottlenecks threaten expansion -- The threat of outages -- Supply chain constraints could put the brakes on -- Natural catastrophes, climate, and concentration risk: why location matters -- Fire, heat and water -- Opposition from local communities -- Regulatory pressure on the horizon -- Insurance coverage for complex exposures. — Sumario: The document explores the global boom in data center construction driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. It highlights the rapid expansion of hyperscale facilities, emerging regional clusters, and the unprecedented scale and speed of development. The report outlines key risks and challenges including power supply constraints, outages, supply chain disruptions, climate-related threats, and community opposition. It also examines regulatory pressures and the need for specialized insurance coverage to manage complex exposures. As data centers grow in size and sophistication, the document emphasizes the importance of resilience, risk management, and sustainable practices to support the digital economy1. Centros de Proceso de Datos. 2. Gerencia de riesgos. 3. Clusters. 4. Instalaciones de servicio. 5. Factores de riesgo. 6. Abastecimiento de energía. 7. Digitalización. 8. Catástrofes naturales. 9. Regulación. 10. Seguro de ciberriesgos. 11. Cadena del suministro. 12. Inteligencia artificial. 13. Riesgos emergentes. I. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. II. Title.
