AI data center construction is creating new demand for dedicated connectivity, while optical equipment constraints could limit expansion of existing routes.

PJM is weighing ride-through rules for data centers after nearly 3,800 MW of Northern Virginia load transferred to onsite generation during the grid event.

Chesapeake officials say existing rules allow data centers, while power discussions with Dominion have focused on prospective industrial users.

AWS cites infrastructure priorities for its Maryland data center rollback, but the decision also highlights the growing influence of community and political resistance.

SpaceX plans to power its massive Texas chip campus with onsite generation and batteries rather than the grid, according to a signed county agreement.

While edge AI spending is growing rapidly, practical considerations like economies of scale, physical security, and operational efficiency ensure that AI data centers remain critical infrastructure.

As anti-data center opposition grows, developers must prepare for litigation to combat misinformation and protect projects, writes Heath Cheek.

The policy shifts grid access from chronological priority to proof of viability, potentially forcing smaller developers to pursue alternative strategies.

IPv6 is the essential foundation for AI, edge computing, and next-gen networks, addressing IPv4’s limitations and strategic risks.

With the help of Kenyi, a startup founded by a Qualcomm exec, Arm might finally be able to provide a much-desired rival to Intel in virtual RAN.