Data Center Certification Market to Reach $3.05 bn by 2032 as Italian Alternative Lending Expands to $2.9 bn

The global data‑center certification market is projected to grow from roughly $1.16 billion in 2026 to about $3.05 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate of 17.4%. Growth is driven by expanding hyperscale and colocation facilities, increasing AI and cloud‑infrastructure investments, and rising demand for operational reliability, cybersecurity, sustainability and regulatory compliance. North America is expected to hold the largest regional share, accounting for roughly one‑third of the market.

In Italy, the alternative‑lending sector is forecast to reach $2.91 billion by 2026, driven by a 12.9% annual increase and a cumulative CAGR of 15.7% from 2020‑2025. Key factors include the shift of “buy‑now‑pay‑later” (BNPL) products from a checkout feature to regulated consumer credit, deeper integration of installment options within payment‑system partners such as Nexi and Klarna, and stronger institutional funding for BNPL providers. Regulatory scrutiny is tightening under the EU Consumer Credit Directive II, and market consolidation is expected around a few large fintech and payment‑service players.