NES says APAC hyperscale data center market grows to nearly US$197 billion by 2031, intensifying recruitment squeeze

• NES Group analysis flagged hyperscalers accelerating APAC data center hiring as build schedules outpace local talent supply.
• APAC hyperscale data center market forecast to rise to USD 197 billion by 2031 from USD 55 billion in 2025.
• Commissioning managers, critical facilities engineers, critical facilities managers, controls and BMS specialists seen as the hardest roles to fill.
• Spillover from constrained hubs into Johor, Greater Jakarta widening recruitment corridors; Johor live capacity grew 53% year on year in 2025.
• Operators shifting to skills-based hiring, earlier workforce planning, retention focus, global mobility as more than 50% report hiring difficulties.

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