Yesterday, Il Sole 24 Ore published a special supplement dedicated to the world of data centers, a sector that is becoming increasingly strategic for Italy’s economic and digital growth.
The publication brings together data, analysis, and insights on the key challenges and opportunities that will shape the development of digital infrastructure in the coming years, addressing topics such as energy, sustainability, innovation, skills development, and engagement with local communities.
Among the featured contents are the findings of the latest market research presented by IDA – Italian Datacenter Association during the Data Center Symposium 2026, highlighting the sector’s potential impact on the Italian economy. According to the study, data centers could generate up to €36.9 billion in infrastructure investments and approximately 26,000 new jobs over the next decade.
The analysis underlines how the growing demand for digital services, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence is making the expansion of Italy’s digital infrastructure increasingly essential. At the same time, this growth must be supported by careful planning in areas such as energy availability, workforce skills development, and environmental sustainability.
The guide provides a comprehensive overview of a sector that is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening Italy’s competitiveness, innovation, and digital sovereignty, while emphasizing the need to create the conditions that will allow this growth potential to translate into concrete investments and widespread benefits for the national economy.
