The European data center colocation market is estimated to grow modestly, at a CAGR of 13.1%, during the forecast period. Factors responsible for the growth of the market in Europe include well-developed telecommunication infrastructure, high internet penetration, and high adoption of cloud-based devices among people and organizations. Regulations regarding the data localization such as GDPR by the European Union, and countries-own data localization and protection act are also providing growth to the market. Moreover, the expansion strategy adopted by the majority of the colocation service providers in the region is addressing the increasing demand for colocation data centers across various industry verticals.

UK, Spain, Germany, France, and Italy are the major economies of Europe that are contributing significantly towards the growth of the European data center colocation market. In order to protect data through better security, the European Union introduced GDPR on 25th May 2018 after the approval in April 2016 after the 4-year preparation and debate. It has replaced the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC. Aim of the new law is to provide equal data privacy and protect the personal data of users and customers of companies all across Europe. Authoritative bodies include the European Commission, European Parliament, and the Council of Ministers of the European Union.

The companies which are contributing to the growth of the European data center colocation market include AT&T, Inc., BT Group PLC, Equinix, Inc., IBM Corp., and Interxion Holding NV. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including new product launch, merger, and acquisition, collaborations with government, funding to the start-ups and technological advancements to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in September 2017, Equinix acquired Itconic, a Spain-based data center service provider. It operates five data centers in Spain and Portugal. The cost of the acquisition was $295 million. The deal offered Equinix new enterprise data customers. The company’s users now have the facility to carry their traffic to and from Africa to a smaller extent in Northern Europe.

Research Methodology

The market study of the European data center colocation market is incorporated by extensive primary and secondary research conducted by the research team. Secondary research has been conducted to refine the available data to breakdown the market in various segments, derive total market size, market forecast, and growth rate. Different approaches have been worked on to derive the market value and market growth rate. Our team collects facts and data related to the market from different geography to provide a better regional outlook. In the report, the country-level analysis is provided by analyzing various regional players, regional tax laws and policies, consumer behavior and macro-economic factors. Numbers extracted from Secondary research have been authenticated by conducting proper primary research. It includes tracking down key people from the industry and interviewing them to validate the data. This enables our analyst to derive the closest possible figures without any major deviations in the actual number. Our analysts try to contact as many executives, managers, key opinion leaders, and industry experts. Primary research brings authenticity to our reports.

Secondary Sources Include

• Financial reports of companies involved in the market.
• Whitepapers, research-papers, and news blogs.
• Company websites and their product catalog.

The report is intended for data center colocation service providers, system integrators, cloud service providers, IT & telecom companies, banking and financial firms, and government organizations for overall market analysis and competitive analysis. The report provides an in-depth analysis of market size, various services offered by the players, and market opportunity. The report will serve as a source for 360-degree analysis of the market delivering insights for making better business decisions.

Market Segmentation

1. European Data Center Colocation Market Research and Analysis by Solution Type

2. European Data Center Colocation Market Research and Analysis by Verticals

The Report Covers

• Comprehensive research methodology of the European data center colocation market.
• This report also includes a detailed and extensive market overview with key analyst insights.
• An exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations.
• Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the European data center colocation market.
• Insights about market determinants which are stimulating the European data center colocation market.
• Detailed and extensive market segments with regional distribution of forecasted revenues.
• Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players.