Data Center Insights with DLA Piper
Welcome to our new video series, Data Center Insights with DLA Piper, offering quick, high-level insights into the latest trends shaping the data center industry. In just a few minutes each month, we’ll highlight key developments and trends—covering everything from power issues to sustainability initiatives, AI and emerging technologies—so you can stay informed without the deep dive.
Whether you’re investing in or operating data centers, our videos will offer brief insights in the evolving data center landscape.
Our latest episode
Nuances in hyperscale lease negotiations
Partner Stacy Osmond discusses key financability and saleability issues that data center developers face in hyperscale lease negotiations. Addressing tenant transfer restrictions, planning for ownership transitions and restricting termination rights, are all critical to ensuring that the lease supports both the tenant’s operational needs and the landlord’s financing and potential sale goals.
EU Legislation on the Data Center Industry
Partners Linzi Penman and Mark Rasdale discuss the significant impacts of EU legislation on the data center industry including the EU AI Act, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and the Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2).
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Data Center Tariff Impact
Partner Brian Fielden discusses the impact of tariffs on the data center market, the actions you can take, and how we can help you navigate this trend.
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Data Center MegaCampuses
Partners Antonio Calabrese and Brian Winterhalter share how data center megacampuses are rapidly becoming the backbone of today’s digital economy.
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Read about recent legislative and local actions affecting data center development in Virginia in our recent alert.
Navigating Global Growth in Data Centers – Riding the AI Wave
Partners Anthony Day and Michael Rechtin share key highlights and commentary from our recent Navigating Global Growth in Data Centers report.
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Chile has begun implementing its National Data Center Plan, which aims to strengthen the country’s data center industry while reducing environmental impact.
