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The Submarine Networks EMEA 2026 event will explore the future of global connectivity and the expansion of subsea infrastructure.

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State data center development restrictions

The New York state legislature has passed a bill for a data center moratorium, which, if approved by Governor Hochul, would make New York the first state in the US to implement such a statewide measure.

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Should New York implement a statewide data center moratorium?

Following the O'Leary data center incident, the Utah Governor has mandated a stricter approval process for data center developments, directing state agencies to prioritize utility ratepayer protection and resident quality of life.

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A Michigan senator has proposed a one-year statewide moratorium on the construction of new data centers, mirroring a previous proposal.

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A city in Southern California has decisively enacted the nation's first ban on data center development.

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Should cities have the power to ban data center development outright?

 

South Korea's LG is constructing a data center to accommodate Nvidia hardware as part of its plan to deploy an Nvidia artificial intelligence factory.

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The implementation of AI-powered systems for optimizing building performance is now a reality, with valuable lessons learned from early deployments.

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European Union data center efficiency regulations aimed at competing in AI and chip markets may inadvertently hinder these ambitions, according to industry groups.

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Will EU data center efficiency rules hinder AI development?

 

A recent report indicates that over a quarter of major U.S. data centers are vulnerable to spoofing attacks due to insufficient email security.

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Chatter
The view from Reddit
“Burned my entire weekend on a cluster sync and now I'm stuck with giant empty disks. I hate this.”

After a weekend spent expanding cloud volumes to manage a cluster sync issue, a sysadmin expresses exasperation at the ease of scaling up storage versus the complexity and risk of safely shrinking it back down.

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“How many of you have fully, 100%, quit the industry in the last 3 years? As in you do ZERO computer/IT/tech work, or equivalent.”

Amidst perceived corporate abuse, job losses, AI's impact on hiring, and salary erosion, a sysadmin inquires about colleagues who have completely left the IT industry to regain collective power.

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“AWS L3 Data Center Technician Offer - How Would You Approach Negotiating?”

An individual with a CIS degree, IT certifications, and help desk experience is seeking advice on negotiating an L3 AWS Data Center Technician offer in Northern Virginia, concerned about the high cost of living and the relocation package, while balancing excitement with a desire for a fair compensation.

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Power grid challenges from AI

PJM and Pennsylvania regulators are warning that the significant load growth driven by artificial intelligence is exacerbating existing issues like queue delays, supply shortages, and outdated power market assumptions, thereby reshaping power markets.

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Is AI data center growth the primary reason for power market issues?

The rapid growth of AI is compelling utilities and regulators to reassess grid planning, financing, and protection against speculative demand.

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New regulations implemented by Texas's power grid could jeopardize billions of dollars designated for data center development projects within the state.

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Mountain US

The International Finance Forum 2026 will address how risk is being re-evaluated and repriced across the digital infrastructure sector.

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DigitalBridge has recruited a Newmark executive and a founder from a battery unicorn company to join its team.

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Fragmentation poses a significant fiber optic bottleneck that underwriting models overlook, encompassing geopolitical route risks, hyperscaler capacity withdrawals, regulatory variations, insurance gaps, market scarcity, and the importance of redundancy for protecting internal rate of return.

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