Research Overview

Southeast Asia is an important data center colocation services market in Asia-Pacific. The market will continue growing with the increasing implementation of digital transformation initiatives, favorable government policies, a business-friendly environment, and political stability. Enterprises shifting their focus to disruptive technologies will also boost the region’s colocation demand.

Global cloud vendors, including Alibaba, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Amazon Web Services, have established their infrastructure and availability in the region. Their presence increases hyperscale colocation services demand, growing the market further. However, the market faces restraints such as increasing competition and, thus, the need for differentiation; legacy infrastructure not suitable for evolving customer requirements; staffing challenges to effectively lead data center colocation operations; and power and connectivity challenges, especially in developing markets.