Data centers have emerged as one of the most sought-after infrastructure asset classes globally, including for sovereign investors. Driven by exponential growth in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital...more
2/18/2026
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S&P Global Market Intelligence recently released its 2026 US Datacenter and Energy Report, which summarizes the forces that may shape data center and power generation development in the coming year. ...more
In an era defined by economic volatility, supply chain disruptions, rapid technological change, and geopolitical risk, outsourcing remains an attractive strategy for businesses seeking efficiency and scalability. At the same...more
1/29/2026
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ISG’s latest index highlights a technology services and software market that is increasingly defined by cloud momentum and AI-driven investment shifts. While headroom growth remains strong, the underlying dynamics point to a...more
1/27/2026
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SaaS ,
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As demand for data-intensive and AI-driven workloads continues to grow, customers are increasingly encountering constraints on cloud compute resources—particularly specialized processors and region-specific capacity. These...more
1/23/2026
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Cloud computing has been sold as elastic, on-demand access to virtually unlimited resources. However, the rapid growth of data-intensive and artificial intelligence–driven workloads has strained the availability of certain...more
Outsourcing models are entering a more complex and strategic phase as companies accelerate digital transformation, embed artificial intelligence into core business processes, and reassess global delivery strategies amid...more
As the sports industry looks ahead to 2026, sponsorship agreements are becoming more complex, more strategic, and more closely scrutinized. We sat down with Doneld “Don” Shelkey, a leading sports sponsorship and commercial...more
1/21/2026
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The continued expansion of data centers—driven by cloud adoption, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance computing—is reshaping how investors evaluate infrastructure risk and opportunity. Among the most critical,...more
As AI continues to reshape technology transactions, deal lawyers have been compelled to revisit longstanding allocations of risk, revisit boilerplate, and develop new contracting mechanics to address novel uncertainty. ...more
1/16/2026
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Machine Learning ,
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Explosive growth in cloud computing, AI workloads, edge deployments, and enterprise digitization continues to drive unprecedented demand for capacity, leading the data center sector to become one of the most closely watched...more
1/9/2026
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Infrastructure ,
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Private Equity ,
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Global capability centers have become a central component of many companies’ technology and shared services strategies. Unlike traditional outsourcing, GCCs allow companies to retain direct control over personnel,...more
1/9/2026
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California lawmakers have recently focused renewed attention on the rapid growth of data centers, driven in large part by cloud computing and artificial intelligence capacity demands. ...more
1/8/2026
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Dr. Sultan Almasoud, managing partner of Morgan Lewis’s Riyadh office, has been closely involved in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s rapid evolution into a global hub for innovation. His insights on the questions below shed...more
12/19/2025
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Kari Krusmark, a partner in our technology transactions, outsourcing, and commercial contracts practice, is a leading advisor in complex technology initiatives, outsourcing arrangements, and digital transformation projects....more
12/18/2025
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Ayman Khaleq, a partner at Morgan Lewis, is widely recognized as one of the leading advisors on cross-border investments, digital infrastructure transactions, and securities technology–industry regulatory frameworks in the...more
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have rapidly transformed into two of the most dynamic technology markets in the world. Driven by ambitious national strategies—Dubai’s digital-first initiatives and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030—both...more
12/17/2025
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Saudi Arabia ,
Startups ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Venture Capital
As 2025 draws to a close, tech companies have continued to pour an unprecedented amount of capital into data centers, unveiling multi-billion-dollar investments to meet the surging demand for compute capacity. The United...more
Driven by the increasing demand for digital infrastructure, the data center market is experiencing unprecedented growth. As of 2024, the global data center construction market was valued at $91.86 billion, and it is projected...more
In a major move to bolster US digital infrastructure, the White House issued an executive order on July 23, 2025 aimed at accelerating the federal permitting process for data centers and related infrastructure. The order is...more
We are excited to welcome Mathilde Carle as a partner in Morgan Lewis’s Paris office and as a guest contributor to our Tech & Sourcing Spotlight series to discuss intellectual property (IP) protection and other related issues...more
2025 has seen a notable push by companies to establish dedicated capability centers—or global capability centers (GCCs)—in countries with lower-cost resources and access to a strong talent pool. According to S&S Insider, the...more
The leveraging of outsourcing engagements to implement and support digital transformation solutions is emerging as the foundation for the next generation of outsourcing. Digital transformation is a critical part of many...more
Digital transformation continues to be a buzzword for 2025, with companies considering or implementing new user-facing and back-office artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and other digital tools to enhance end-user...more
As part of our Spotlight series, we welcome Marie Davy, who recently joined Morgan Lewis as a partner in our Paris office, to discuss key issues to consider when negotiating global distribution agreements....more