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89% of UK adults unfamiliar with data centers, survey finds knowledge gap
A survey by SEC Newgate found that 89% of UK adults are unfamiliar with data centers, with 14% never having heard of them. However, when provided with factual information, positive sentiment rose from 35% to 61%, and support for building new data centres increased from 54% to 73%. The research highlights a public knowledge gap at a time when the UK is making major digital growth decisions.
Jun 15, 2026 1 source