Why Consulting Firms Are Buying Their Own Data Centers

Lucas and Luna explore the surprising trend of major consulting firms investing in their own data centers. With McKinsey reportedly committing over $500 million to build dedicated AI computing infrastructure, the episode examines why consultancies are moving from renting cloud capacity to owning physical servers. The hosts discuss how this shift promises greater data security, cost control, and the ability to train proprietary models on client data without exposure. They also consider the risks, including the huge capital outlay and the challenge of keeping up with rapid hardware cycles. A concrete example: Deloitte's new Tennessee facility designed to handle sensitive government contracts. This episode offers a fresh perspective on how professional services firms are reshaping their tech stacks to compete in the AI era. #Consulting #DataCenters #AI #McKinsey #Deloitte #CloudComputing #Infrastructure #ProfessionalServices #BusinessStrategy #TechInvestment #DataSecurity #PrivateCloud #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ServiceBusinessTalks #LucasAndLuna #June2026 #AITraining Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo