Luca Beltramino, President of IDA – Italian Data Center Association, was interviewed by HuffPost to discuss the role of data centers in the country’s digital development and the key challenges facing the sector.
In the article, Beltramino highlights how data centers are now recognized as strategic infrastructure for Italy, playing a crucial role in supporting the growth of technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence. At the same time, he points out that the full development of the sector requires an additional step forward, particularly in terms of engagement with local communities.
A central theme of the interview is the need to strengthen dialogue between operators, institutions, and local communities. According to Beltramino, the physical presence of data centers and their impact on the territory make it essential to establish a more structured and informed dialogue, capable of addressing potential issues and fostering shared development.
The interview also emphasizes the importance of improving the understanding of the sector and its value, promoting greater awareness of the contribution these infrastructures can make not only to the national digital ecosystem, but also to local economic development.
Read the full interview:
https://www.huffingtonpost.it/economia/2026/05/25/news/i_data_center_sono_strategici_ma_serve_piu_dialogo_con_i_territori_lintervista_a_luca_beltramino-21966146/
