Why the future of datacentres is becoming closer to everyday life than we think
-By Vipul Kumar, Senior Vice President – Edge & Network Business, CtrlS Datacenters
Most people rarely consider datacentres during activities like streaming or digital payments. Yet nearly every digital interaction relies on behind-the-scenes infrastructure. Research shows global investment in edge computing hit nearly $261 billion in 2025 and will reach $380 billion by 2028, driven by demand for low latency, AI, and real-time data. The key shift isn’t just size but location: datacentres are moving closer to users from centralised hubs to a distributed network powered by AI, cloud, IoT, 5G, and real-time apps. This change is already happening.
The shift from centralised to distributed infrastructure
The digital economy relies on instant access, with consumers expecting instant payments, seamless streaming, and low-latency gaming. Enterprises use continuous analytics, automation, AI operations, and resilient apps. Workloads are evolving fast, financial firms prioritise disaster recovery, healthcare develops AI-ready systems, and utilities upgrade smart...
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