AECOM calls for creation of sovereign data centre framework to safeguard UK’s AI future

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-01T00:33:33+00:00

AECOM calls for a national sovereign data centre framework in the UK to safeguard digital infrastructure and stimulate economic growth from AI, emphasizing the need for strategic guidance to maintain control over data.

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2026-03-01 00:33:33

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AECOM is advocating for a national sovereign data centre framework in the UK to protect critical digital infrastructure and ensure the country benefits economically from the expansion of AI. A new report by the global infrastructure consultancy, “Data centres, energy and regional growth: a road map to success,” warns that the UK risks losing strategic control over its data unless growth is guided by clear national priorities. The framework would provide certainty for developers and investors, strengthen resilience, and help the UK retain control over its digital economy.

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