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Italy’s Data Centre Investments Set to Surge to €10 Billion by 2025-26

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Italy’s data centre investments are projected to reach €10 billion ($10.3 billion) in the 2025-2026 period, marking a substantial increase from the previous two years. This growth is driven by major technology firms eager to expand their cloud infrastructure to meet rising demand, particularly fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). According to a report from Milan Polytechnic University’s research hub, these investments will play a crucial role in boosting Italy’s technological capabilities.

However, the country faces challenges in accommodating this surge in investment. The report highlights potential bottlenecks in the power grid and the high cost of energy, which could impede the expansion of data centres. As large cloud developers, such as Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS), ramp up their spending plans, access to affordable and reliable energy is becoming increasingly critical.

For context, Microsoft announced a €4.3 billion investment in Italy’s cloud network last year, while AWS committed to a €1.2 billion investment over five years. Despite these positive developments, concerns persist about the sustainability of the Italian electricity grid and its ability to support the growing demand for energy-intensive data centres. Marina Natalucci, director of the research hub, emphasized the need to address these energy supply challenges as Italy attracts more investments from global tech giants.

 

J.P. Morgan Forecasts Data Center Spending Could Boost US GDP by 20 Basis Points in 2025-2026

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J.P. Morgan projects that spending on data centers could add between 10-20 basis points to the U.S. economy in 2025-2026, driven by the ongoing surge in technology investments fueled by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The growing demand for computing power, particularly following OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT in 2022, has accelerated investments in data centers, which support the infrastructure necessary for AI development.

Major cloud companies, such as Microsoft and Alphabet, have been heavily investing in AI technologies, and J.P. Morgan anticipates that these investments will significantly contribute to U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). The economic boost is expected to stem from increased demand for data center construction, technology equipment, and power generation and transmission infrastructure. According to the bank’s estimates, data center spending could have contributed 0.1%-0.3% to GDP growth in 2024.

Additionally, J.P. Morgan noted that each new 5-10 gigawatt power generation capacity expansion could require up to $20 billion in investment, which would add 7 basis points to GDP. As U.S. power consumption is expected to hit record levels in 2025 and 2026, the federal government has taken action to support this growth, with President Joe Biden signing an executive order aimed at addressing the massive energy needs of rapidly expanding AI data centers.

The data center sector’s economic impact is expected to continue in the coming years, driven by advancements in AI innovation. However, J.P. Morgan cautioned that the long-term success of this growth will depend on whether the expected returns on these investments are realized, similar to previous technology booms.

Call of Duty: World at War and Singularity Expected to Join Game Pass in 2025

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Call of Duty: World at War and Singularity Expected to Join Xbox Game Pass in May 2025

Reports suggest that Call of Duty: World at War, Treyarch’s World War II-themed first-person shooter, will soon be available on Xbox Game Pass. The 2008 title is expected to join the subscription service around May 2025, bringing the iconic military shooter to Game Pass subscribers. Alongside World at War, Singularity, a sci-fi first-person shooter developed by Raven Software, is also anticipated to be added to the service in the same month.

The leak comes from trusted tipster @eXtas1stv, who has a track record of accurately predicting Game Pass additions. The leaker shared the information on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that both titles will be available on Game Pass by May. In the same post, @eXtas1stv also hinted that another Call of Duty game could be coming to the platform in March, though the title remains unnamed at this point.

This would make Call of Duty: World at War the third Call of Duty game to be available on Xbox Game Pass. Previous entries, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, have already made their way to the service. Modern Warfare 3 joined Game Pass in July 2024, while Black Ops 6 became the first COD title to launch day one on Game Pass in October.

The inclusion of Call of Duty: World at War on Game Pass marks another significant step in expanding the reach of the Call of Duty franchise on Xbox platforms. With World at War joining the lineup, Game Pass subscribers will have access to a broader range of iconic COD games, further solidifying the service’s appeal to fans of the popular shooter series.