At the Data Center Knowledge News Desk during Data Center World 2025, Omdia’s Vlad Galabov made a bold claim: global data center capex could surpass $1 trillion by 2030 – and even that might be conservative.
In our interview, Galabov discussed the industry’s biggest hurdles – power distribution, cooling, and the ongoing talent crunch – but emphasized that “most of the problems are solvable.”
From self-generated energy to digitalized infrastructure, he pointed to emerging solutions that can scale with AI-driven demand.
Galabov also urged the industry to “ignore the noise,” highlighting the importance of long-term thinking and resilience in the face of constant disruption, from tariffs and supply chain shocks to geopolitical volatility.
▶️ Watch the full interview here:
