Maximize Returns on Digital Infrastructure Investments

Our Digital Infrastructure Value Capture Analysis empowers policymakers to transform data center investments from basic infrastructure projects into powerful economic engines. This sophisticated analytical framework, developed through our work with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, reveals the true economic potential of digital infrastructure.

Uncover Hidden Economic Potential

Traditional assessments of data center investments focus primarily on construction jobs and power consumption. Our analysis reveals that up to 80% of potential economic value remains untapped when regions fail to implement strategic value capture mechanisms.

Our research shows striking differences in regional economic impact:

• A standalone data center facility creates 3-9 jobs per Megawatt of energy allocated

• The same capacity with integrated IT infrastructure operations generates 25+ jobs per Megawatt of energy allocated

• When coupled with IT services, job creation climbs to 35-140 jobs per MW per Megawatt of energy allocated

Make Evidence-Based Digital Infrastructure Decisions

Our Value Capture Analysis provides:

• Comprehensive economic modeling of employment effects across all tiers of the digital value chain

• Tax revenue projections that account for various corporate structures and business models

• Spillover benefit assessment to identify and measure impacts on regional economies

• Comparative scenario analysis to evaluate different investment approaches

• Strategic recommendations to maximize value retention from digital infrastructure

Beyond Traditional Metrics

While traditional assessments focus solely on construction investment and power capacity, our framework reveals how business structure, ownership models, and service integration dramatically alter the economic equation.

A case study from our research: Two identical 50MW data centers in different regions generated vastly different outcomes. Region A captured 3× more tax revenue and created 215 more permanent jobs by implementing strategic value capture mechanisms identified through our analysis.

Gain a Competitive Edge

In the global competition for digital infrastructure investment, regions equipped with our Value Capture Analysis gain a decisive advantage—attracting investments that deliver maximum economic returns rather than merely consuming land and power resources.

Contact us to learn how our Digital Infrastructure Value Capture Analysis can help your region transform digital infrastructure from a resource consumer into a powerful economic catalyst.