Technology

The sector holds huge potential for transforming the real estate industry, but some firms are finding that implementing it is not always straightforward.

Enthusiastic fundraising for proptech belies adoption headaches, especially on AI.

The team plans to invest in small to mid-sized managers, co-found new platforms, and accept investments under $100 million.

Emerging tech clusters could be strong bets for real estate investors seeking to hold sustainable and high-performing assets, according to Luke Graham, head of research at Pi Labs.

The rapid adoption of AI and its considerable energy requirements pose challenges to the sector.

Data center requirements have changed significantly, led by growing demand for scalable facilities that can accommodate AI and cloud workloads, says PIMCO’s Kirill Zavodov.

Runaway growth in computing capacity is sparking interest in the region from sustainability-conscious investors, argue Areim’s Mikael Hesselvall and EcoDataCenter’s Peter Michelson.

Capital is being raised for a number of funds targeting the data center sector – either exclusively or as part of a broader strategy.

GI Partners’ Tony Lin and Patrick Lawler consider how data centers became one of the most desirable property types for institutional real estate investors.

Regulation seeks to control data center activity and development, while balancing this against the importance of the sector to everyone’s lives.