Nepal, May 20 -- Data centres have recently emerged as a widely-discussed infrastructure theme in Nepal's political and business circles. Announcements covering global corporations such as Google and Meta looking to invest were all over the news. Regardless of how much of that will materialise, the enthusiasm is understandable. Countries are racing to position themselves in the digital economy, with data centres at the heart of this transformation.

While this sector deserves serious attention, it also demands a clear understanding of its complexities. Data centres are not a one-size-fits-all opportunity. Depending on the use case, technical and capital requirements can vary substantially. In particular, AI-scale data centres are sophisti...