Third location in the Philippines strengthens connectivity for enterprises across Manila and Southeast Asia MANILA, Philippines–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hurricane Electric, the world’s largest IPv6-native Internet backbone, announced today that it has established a new Point of Presence (PoP) at STT Makati. The new PoP is located at 2275 Chino Roces Avenue, Manila (Makati) 1231, Philippines. Strategically located in the Makati Central Business District, STT Makati is a trusted connectivity hub boasting diverse connectivity options and a wide array […]
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When The Data Center Community Engagement Consultant Becomes The Story
The Eric Adams appearance in Wisconsin is the latest reminder that local trust has to be earned. By Adam Waitkunas Every few weeks, the data center industry seems to provide another reminder that community engagement isn’t just another box to check before the permitting process begins. This week, it happened in Wisconsin Rapids. Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams took the stage on behalf of a proposed 209-acre data center development. Before he could […]
Zoning In
If there was a single theme this week, it was that community engagement is becoming just as important as power, land and fiber—and this week’s headlines provided no shortage of examples of what not to do. From Wisconsin, where former New York City Mayor Eric Adams was booed while attempting to sell a local project, to Nevada, where a developer replaced a public town hall with a prerecorded video, to Pennsylvania, where public interest overwhelmed […]
Peak+ Announces New Adiabatic Pre-Cooling Form Factor for Data Centers
The new Peak+ CORE™ system can be factory-installed on v-coil style chillers and dry coolers, accelerating time-to-revenue for data center developers seeking incremental power for additional IT loads, reduced PPUE, and solutions for failing external CFDs MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Peak+, a developer and manufacturer of precision adiabatic pre-cooling technologies that enhance air-cooled condenser performance and operational reliability, today announced the launch of the Peak+ CORE™ pre-cooling system. This new system integrates directly into air-cooled chillers and other air-cooled […]
Zoning In
This week’s headlines reinforce a trend that is becoming impossible to ignore: the push for greater oversight of data center development is accelerating—and it’s spreading well beyond the markets where opposition first emerged. From The New York Times’ investigation into Meta’s confidential $50 billion Louisiana deal to Loudoun County considering a pause on new applications in the world’s largest data center market, the conversation is increasingly centered on transparency, public trust, and local control. Meanwhile, […]
7×24 Exchange Southern California – California Data Center Policy Briefing Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined the 7 x 24 Exchange Southern California Chapter last month for our California data center policy briefing held at Arup’s downtown Los Angeles office. The event brought together developers, operators, utilities investors, legal advisors, and policy stakeholders for a discussion on how California’s shifting regulatory landscape is reshaping data center development. California data center load is expected to grow from roughly 1,000 MW today to approximately 4,500 MW by […]
Zoning In
Zoning In This week’s headlines make one thing unmistakably clear: community opposition has evolved from isolated local disputes into a coordinated national movement reshaping how—and whether—data centers are built. From 142 organized protests across 42 states to new moratoriums, zoning regulations, utility investigations, and a growing bipartisan political movement, communities are no longer asking whether data centers should be regulated—they’re demanding a meaningful seat at the table. The industry’s challenge has never been clearer: technical […]
Zoning In
This week’s biggest story wasn’t a new data center announcement—it was New York becoming the first state in the nation to impose a statewide moratorium on large-scale data center construction. If there was any doubt that community opposition has evolved into a major political issue, this week erased it. The ripple effects are already being felt: Palm Beach County rejected a major AI campus after a marathon, 12-hour public hearing, while residents packed meetings from […]
Zoning In
This week’s roundup once again highlights an increasingly costly mistake for data center developers: waiting too long to meaningfully engage the public. The industry has been warned for years that engagement needs to begin early—before rumors spread, opposition organizes, and residents feel decisions are being made behind closed doors. Yet we continue to see developers arrive with completed plans, controlled announcements, and little meaningful outreach. Even more troubling, some projects that have already faced lawsuits, […]
Zoning in
As we celebrate Independence Day and the principles of self-governance, this week’s Zoning In reflects a similar theme playing out across the country: communities are demanding a greater voice in shaping data center development. This week brought continued calls for moratoriums, lawsuits, protests, and greater transparency, along with San Marcos, Texas’ decision to ban data centers through its zoning code. We also saw the official end of Virginia’s long-running Digital Gateway project—a reminder that even […]
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