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Data center construction reached a record 10.9 GW in H1 2026, yet capacity remains constrained with vacancy at 1.4%, as Atlanta surpasses Northern Virginia in construction activity.

At ISE Expo 2026, industry leaders discussed the collision of power-first development, new markets, AI spending, and supply chain limitations in data center expansion.

The Telecommunications Industry Association is expanding its scope beyond telecommunications by establishing new standards for artificial intelligence data centers, including an addendum to ANSI/TIA-942 for AI infrastructure and a quality management standard for supply chains.