Digital infrastructure has become increasingly important in recent years, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating digital transformation. This article will analyze key trends and developments in digital infrastructure investment based on publicly available data and reports from 2020.
Total global investment reached new highs
In 2020, despite economic challenges, total global investment in digital infrastructure continued to grow, reaching estimated spending of over $XXX billion according to Research Firm ABC. Key drivers included 5G rollout, cloud computing, and AI infrastructure.
Shift towards more private sector funding
While government funding remains important, there was a notable increase in 2020 of private sector funding for digital infrastructure projects globally. For example, private equity firm XYZ invested $YYY billion across ZZZ deals, with a focus on data centers and internet connectivity projects.
In 2020, digital infrastructure investment saw resilient growth globally, with emerging trends like rising private sector participation. Critical to future economic competitiveness and technology development.