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Tight Supply and Growing Demand for Digital Infrastructure

Written by Versus Capital Investment Team | Jan 6, 2026 5:45:00 PM

Across North America, the data-center market has been exceptionally tight as digital demand accelerates.

  • Vacancy is below 2%, one of the lowest levels on record
  • Average quarterly leasing activity continues to exceed pre-2020 norms
  • Limited power availability and site constraints have slowed new development, creating steady long-term need

These conditions highlight a critical gap: while demand for computing and storage continues to rise, public utilities and developers alone can’t build fast enough to meet it. That’s where private capital can play a vital role, helping finance new capacity, modernize power infrastructure and expand connectivity across growing digital corridors.


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