MARKET INSIGHTS

Bahrain data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 11% from 2022 to 2027 and is expected to cross $300 million by 2027 from $158 billion in 2021. Bahrain has around 3 operational colocation data centers. Most colocation data centers are being developed according to Tier III standards. Data centers such as Bahrain Telecommunications Company’s Ras Abu Jarjur and Hamala data centers, and VIVA Bahrain’s Manana data center, are Uptime Institute certified in terms of design and/or the constructed facility. Bahrain was among the first countries in the Middle East that adopt a nationwide ‘cloud-first’ policy in 2017. This adoption has created opportunities for the country in several fields, including outsourcing, cybersecurity, digital entertainment, and e-commerce. The high internet penetration rate and social media usage will also create more data in the country, leading to increased demand for data centers. The country also promotes investments from foreign entities and supports investments with its macroeconomic policies and other incentives for investors.

• Bahrain is one of the emerging markets in the Middle East data center market. Adopting a cloud-first policy, a business-friendly environment, and a strong regulatory framework makes it an attractive industry for investors. 
• The existence of cloud regions such as AWS and the announcement of new cloud regions such as Tencent is expected to draw in other big cloud players as well to invest in the country and expand their reach in the region. This is going to drive Bahrain's colocation market. 
• The availability of increasing investment in renewable energy from solar and wind energy to power data centers is a major attraction for Bahrain data center industry players. 
• The availability of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) such as the Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP), along with the availability of infrastructure and connectivity, will attract data center investments, thus increasing Bahrain's data center market share in these areas.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REPORT

• The major demand drivers for colocation services in Bahrain are industries such as cloud, telecom, IT, and healthcare, in addition to the government itself, which is shifting its workloads to the cloud.
• In terms of storage, the industry will witness high adoption of hybrid storage devices, including high-capacity HDDs and high-performance SSDs. For instance, most organizations invest in deploying the hybrid cloud model in Bahrain.
• The deployment of 5G networks will boost the digital economy of the region and will lead to higher demand for high-bandwidth networking infrastructure. The adoption of Software Defined Networking (SDN) is likely to increase owing to smart city initiatives carried out by government agencies. 

BAHRAIN DATA CENTER MARKET TRENDS AND DRIVERS 

• Bahrain is witnessing growth in connectivity with investments in submarine cables and internet exchange points.  
• The growing demand for smart devices, the increasing adoption of cloud analytics, and the growth of wireless networking technologies have led several Bahrain-based organizations to invest in Big Data and IoT technology.  
• Online shopping, even post-COVID-19, has increased the demand for online platforms compared to traditional shopping. In addition, governments and private organizations migrated to digital platforms to maintain contactless services during the pandemic. Therefore, boosting the growth of the Bahrain data center market. 

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• Some of the key investors in the Bahrain data center industry are Batelco (Bahrain Telecommunications Company) and Zain.
• The rise in demand across industries has led data center suppliers to sign M&A contracts to expand their portfolios. For instance, the telecom company based in Bahrain, Kalaam Telecom, acquired the telecom company based in Kuwait, Zajil Telecom.
• In Bahrain, Batelco, Zain, and STC are some telecom operators that deployed commercial 5G services, with the entire country covered under 5G.
• In 2021, Batelco (Bahrain Telecommunications Company) opened a new data center facility in Hamala, adding over 131,000 square feet of white floor area.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY THIS RESEARCH?

• Bahrain Data Center Market size available in the investment, area, power capacity, and the Bahrain colocation market revenue.
• An assessment of the data center investment in Bahrain by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.
• Data center investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country.
• A detailed study of the existing Bahrain data center market landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about the Bahrain data center market size during the forecast period.
• Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in Bahrain
• Facilities Covered (Existing): 3
• Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 2
• Coverage: 3 Cities
• Existing vs. Upcoming (Data Center Area)
• Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
• Data center colocation market in Bahrain
• Market Revenue & Forecast (2021-2027)
• Retail Colocation Pricing
• The Bahrain data center landscape market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.
• A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the industry.
• Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the industry.
• A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the market.

REPORT COVERAGE:

This report analyses the Bahrain data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The segmentation includes:

• IT Infrastructure
  • Servers
  • Storage Systems
  • Network Infrastructure
• Electrical Infrastructure
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Switches & Switchgears
  • PDUs
  • Other Electrical Infrastructure
• Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Cooling Systems
  • Rack Cabinets
  • Other Mechanical Infrastructure
• General Construction
  • Building Development
  • Installation & commissioning Services
  • Building Design
  • Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
  • Physical Security
  • Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
• Tier Standard
  • Tier I & Tier II
  • Tier III
  • Tier IV

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• IT INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS: Arista Networks, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, HPE, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Lenovo, NetApp, and Oracle
• DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS & SUB-CONTRACTORS: AECOM, Dar, Hill International, Linesight, Mace, and Specialist Technical Services (STS Group)
• SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS: ABB, Airedale International Air Conditioning, Caterpillar, Cummins, EATON, Legrand, Schneider Electric, STULZ, Siemens, Vertiv 
• DATA CENTER INVESTORS: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Batelco (Bahrain Telecommunications Company), Tencent Cloud, and Zain

TARGET AUDIENCE