Connecting a Divided World
Find out how geopolitics, regulation, energy constraints, and supply chain disruption are reshaping digital infrastructure decisions.
Connectivity planning in an era of fragmentation
Enterprises operating across borders face a more complex set of constraints. Trade disruption is stretching lead times and reshaping sourcing assumptions. Tariffs and export controls are shifting cost models for key build inputs. Energy markets remain uncertain in many regions, and data sovereignty expectations continue to tighten.
Our latest eBook, Connecting a Divided World, looks at how these pressures are influencing data center development and interconnection strategy, and what they mean for organizations that need performance, compliance, and adaptability across multiple markets.
Chapter 1: Global tensions and data regulatory policy
Geopolitical fragmentation is reshaping where and how digital infrastructure can operate.
This section explores:
- How data residency and cross-border transfer restrictions are narrowing deployment options
- The growing impact of investment screening, permitting, and export controls on delivery timelines
- Practical approaches to designing for sovereignty, including region-pinned architectures and resilient interconnection