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    January 21, 2026

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      Pete Blackburn
      Director, Global Client Relationship Lead

    Data Centres Unlocked: Opportunities and Challenges

    In our latest episode of the Alternative Insights podcast, Pete Blackburn, Director, Global Client Relationship Lead – Real Assets, is joined by special guest Zahl Limbuwala, Partner at DTCP (Digital Transformation Capital Partners), for a conversation that cuts through the noise surrounding data center investment.

    During this episode they discuss:

    • The accelerating demand for data centers and whether this exponential demand will hit a ceiling and when that might happen
    • Power availability and grid constraints are becoming the biggest factors shaping location, feasibility and returns in data center investments
    • The Middle East, Latin America and parts of Africa are seeing fast growth as digital infrastructure expands globally
    • Technological change, especially in AI, is creating ongoing step‑change improvements, requiring investors to plan for long‑term adaptability and future-proofing.

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