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Beyond panels. Beyond presentations. The real value of the AI Summit lay in the connections formed and the depth of dialogue shared. IG Group’s interactions with diverse leaders and representatives highlighted a collective shift toward practical, responsible AI adoption. Encouraging conversations, aligned thinking, and partnerships worth building on. #IGGroup #AIImpactSummit #StrategicConversations #FutureReady #AIEcosystem #LeadershipNetwork #InnovationDialogue

Wishing you peace, balance, and fulfillment in the New Year. May the year ahead bring moments of reflection, achievements to be proud of, and the resilience to navigate change with grace. Here’s to meaningful connections, steady growth, and lasting impact. In a world that moves quickly, may you find space to pause, recharge, and appreciate progress—both big and small—as the year gently unfolds. Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | Jaya Harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #NewYearBlessings #PeaceAndProsperity #PositiveVibes #NewBeginnings #Grateful #HopefulYear

Christmas is a reminder that the strongest systems—like the strongest communities—are built on trust, care, and connection. At IG Group, we reflect on a year shaped by innovation, resilience, and the people behind the infrastructure powering our digital world. As the season invites a quieter rhythm, we recognize the collective effort that keeps industries moving and ideas flowing. Warm wishes for a joyful Christmas and a bright year ahead. Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | Jaya Harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #InterGlobix #ChristmasSeason #Community #DigitalEcosystem #Connectivity #InfrastructureLeadership #HolidaySpirit

Where complex challenges meet bold solutions. At Bisnow’s National DICE EAST, IG Group joins industry leaders advancing the future of data center operations and cooling technologies, essential pillars of global digital resilience. As AI-driven workloads surge and energy demands rise, tomorrow’s infrastructure calls for smarter design and stronger collaboration. This event brings together the experts building that future in real time. We look forward to meaningful discussions and insights that push the industry forward. 📍 10 December 2025 , Hyatt Regency Reston, Virginia Rima Raouda | ⁠Adam Knobloch | Christopher Wainwright | Savannah Major | Megan Duncan | Ashley Beck | Dan Rabb | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #InterGlobix #DICEEast #DataCenterCooling #TechInnovation #SustainableInfrastructure #DigitalEcosystem

The synergy created by the Connectbase x Cloud Age acquisition represents a leap forward in the evolution of automated connectivity. By combining next-generation data intelligence with advanced network discovery, this integration empowers providers, buyers, and partners to operate with unmatched speed, precision, and transparency. The strategic investment from Equality Asset Management underscores a shared commitment to building a smarter, more efficient, and more connected marketplace. Honored to help amplify this milestone through IG Group’s News Embargo Digital Marketing. Ben Edmond | Gabe venturi | Kari Sorensen |Tim Dawson | Steve Garvey | Scott Rubel | Melissa Frank | Mary Ann Rose | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #Connectbase #NetworkAutomation #ConnectivityEcosystem #IndustryGrowth #SpeedIntelligence #DigitalEconomy #TechEcosystem #NetworkIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #ConnectivityInnovation

This season reminds us that grateful hearts make stronger communities. Whether you’re gathering with family, reconnecting with friends, or taking a quiet moment for yourself, may today bring peace, joy, and reflection. From the IG Group family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving. Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | Jaya Harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Thankful #WarmWishes #TogetherWeGrow #SeasonOfThanks #HappyThanksgiving #Grateful #HolidayWarmth #CelebrateTogether #ThankfulTodayAndAlways

A dynamic exchange unfolded today at Convergence 2025, where IG Group CEO Vinay Nagpal moderated a high-impact discussion with Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt, Erick Contag, and Hunter Newby on the evolution of Virginia’s digital infrastructure and its growing global influence. With a room full of leaders and innovators, the conversation spotlighted the region’s momentum in connectivity, talent, innovation, and long-term digital growth. Curated by InterGlobix Event Collaboration Services, this session underscored the Commonwealth’s rising leadership in the digital economy. Honorable Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt | Erick Contag | Hunter Newby | Anne Conner | Adair Collins | Dawna Ellis | Nick Blessing | Gregory Gilligan | Stephen Cummings | Douglas L. Smith | Stan Blackwell | Taylor Adams | Glenn Ballard | Anthony Romanello | Jennifer Wakefield, APR | John W. Martin | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #Convergence2025 #DigitalInfrastructure #VirginiaTechEconomy #FutureOfConnectivity #InterGlobixEventCollaborationServices #DigitalTransformation #VirginiaInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy

A dynamic exchange unfolded today at Convergence 2025, where IG Group CEO Vinay Nagpal moderated a high-impact discussion with Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt, Erick Contag, and Hunter Newby on the evolution of Virginia’s digital infrastructure and its growing global influence. With a room full of leaders and innovators, the conversation spotlighted the region’s momentum in connectivity, talent, innovation, and long-term digital growth. Curated by InterGlobix Event Collaboration Services, this session underscored the Commonwealth’s rising leadership in the digital economy. Honorable Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt | Erick Contag | Hunter Newby | Anne Conner | Adair Collins | Dawna Ellis | Nick Blessing | Gregory Gilligan | Stephen Cummings | Douglas L. Smith | Stan Blackwell | Taylor Adams | Glenn Ballard | Anthony Romanello | Jennifer Wakefield, APR | John W. Martin | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #Convergence2025 #DigitalInfrastructure #VirginiaTechEconomy #FutureOfConnectivity #InterGlobixEventCollaborationServices #DigitalTransformation #VirginiaInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy

A dynamic exchange unfolded today at Convergence 2025, where IG Group CEO Vinay Nagpal moderated a high-impact discussion with Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt, Erick Contag, and Hunter Newby on the evolution of Virginia’s digital infrastructure and its growing global influence. With a room full of leaders and innovators, the conversation spotlighted the region’s momentum in connectivity, talent, innovation, and long-term digital growth. Curated by InterGlobix Event Collaboration Services, this session underscored the Commonwealth’s rising leadership in the digital economy. Honorable Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt | Erick Contag | Hunter Newby | Anne Conner | Adair Collins | Dawna Ellis | Nick Blessing | Gregory Gilligan | Stephen Cummings | Douglas L. Smith | Stan Blackwell | Taylor Adams | Glenn Ballard | Anthony Romanello | Jennifer Wakefield, APR | John W. Martin | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #Convergence2025 #DigitalInfrastructure #VirginiaTechEconomy #FutureOfConnectivity #InterGlobixEventCollaborationServices #DigitalTransformation #VirginiaInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy

Right now, as the room fills with over 200 leaders, innovators, and ecosystem builders, one thing is clear — Virginia’s digital future is being shaped in real time. At IG Group, we’re proud to see the momentum we highlighted through our RVA Internet Ecosystem Map in Interglobix Magazine Issue 16 come to life — a vision of subsea routes, data centers, fiber networks, and interconnection points converging into a powerful global advantage. As active members of the Global Internet Hub Committee, we continue championing this mission: strengthening Virginia’s position as a globally significant digital node and accelerating collaboration across industry, government, and academia. Anne Conner | Adair Collins | Dawna Ellis | Nick Blessing | Gregory Gilligan | Stephen Cummings | Douglas L. Smith | Stan Blackwell | Taylor Adams | Glenn Ballard | Anthony Romanello | Jennifer Wakefield, APR | John W. Martin | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #GlobalInternetHub #DigitalInfrastructure #RVA757 #InternetBackbone #SubseaToCloud #FutureOfConnectivity #VirginiaInnovation

We are LIVE at Convergence 2025! The IG Group team has arrived and is ready to drive strategic discussions from the William & Mary Alumni House. Our CEO, Vinay Nagpal, is taking the stage to reinforce our commitment to Leading with Purpose and strengthening our strategic partnership. We'll be sharing real-time insights and highlights throughout the day. Follow us now for live updates and behind-the-scenes access from Williamsburg, VA! Honorable Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt | Erick Contag | Hunter Newby | Anne Conner | Adair Collins | Dawna Ellis | Nick Blessing | Gregory Gilligan | Stephen Cummings | Douglas L. Smith | Stan Blackwell | Taylor Adams | Glenn Ballard | Anthony Romanello | Jennifer Wakefield, APR | John W. Martin | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #Convergence2025 #LeadingWithPurpose #StrategicPartnership #Williamsburg #TeamOnSite

Digital Infrastructure Evolution: It's happening now at Convergence 2025! We are proud to announce that our CEO, Vinay Nagpal, will take the stage at the William & Mary Alumni House to lead a crucial panel on Virginia’s digital infrastructure and its global implications. This is where the story of new connectivity and compute architecture is being discussed before it becomes the new normal. Follow us for strategic updates from Williamsburg, VA! Honorable Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt | Erick Contag | Hunter Newby | Anne Conner | Adair Collins | Dawna Ellis | Nick Blessing | Gregory Gilligan | Stephen Cummings | Douglas L. Smith | Stan Blackwell | Taylor Adams | Glenn Ballard | Anthony Romanello | Jennifer Wakefield, APR | John W. Martin | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #Convergence2025 #IGGroupLive #CEOTakesTheStage #StrategicPartnership #LeadingWithPurpose #BusinessNow #Williamsburg

Service isn’t a moment — it’s a lifetime of purpose. Veterans carry stories of sacrifice, discipline, and quiet strength that shaped not only history — but the values we stand on today. Their example reminds us that freedom is protected not by words — but by those who choose duty when it matters most. On this Veterans Day, InterGlobix Magazine honors every veteran whose journey reflects the highest form of leadership — one lived in action, not just in title. Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | Jaya Harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #VeteransDay2025 #InterGlobixMagazine #TrueLeadership #ThankYouVeterans #ServiceAndStrength

The evolution of digital infrastructure across Virginia has global implications and this is where the story is being discussed before it becomes the new normal. At Convergence 2025, IG Group CEO Vinay Nagpal will lead a panel featuring Dr. Douglas Schmidt, Erick Contag, and Hunter Newby explore how this region is shaping new architecture layers for connectivity, compute, cloud proximity, subsea integration and innovation-led economic growth. Not a surface-level panel, this is a strategic conversation from inside the ecosystem. Powered by InterGlobix Event Collaboration Services, creating platforms where industry change is not observed, but architected. Dr. Douglas Schmidt | Erick Contag | Hunter Newby | Anne Conner | Adair Collins | Dawna Ellis | Nick Blessing | Gregory Gilligan | Stephen Cummings | Douglas L. Smith | Stan Blackwell | Taylor Adams | Glenn Ballard | Anthony Romanello | Jennifer Wakefield, APR | John W. Martin | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #DigitalInfrastructure #Virginia #Convergence2025 #GlobalInternetHub #SubseaToCloud #DataEconomy #InternetBackbone #InvestmentInInfrastructure #VirginiaDigitalCorridor

Virginia isn’t just influencing the global digital landscape, it’s rapidly becoming a strategic command point on the world’s data and interconnection map. On 18 November 2025, IG Group CEO Vinay Nagpal joins the Convergence 2025 conversation in Williamsburg, VA — spotlighting how the Richmond–Hampton Roads Megaregion is emerging as the next center of innovation, subsea value creation, connectivity adjacency, and next-gen economic acceleration. This isn’t theory — it’s a look into the real forces shaping tomorrow’s digital corridors. Anne Conner | Adair Collins | Dawna Ellis | Nick Blessing | Gregory Gilligan | Stephen Cummings | Douglas L. Smith | Stan Blackwell | Taylor Adams | Glenn Ballard | Anthony Romanello | Morris Foster | Jennifer Wakefield, APR | John W. Martin | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #Convergence2025 #GlobalInternetHub #DigitalInfrastructure #VirginiaMegaregion #FutureOfDigital #SubseaToCloud #EconomicGrowth #InternetBackbone #NextGenGrowth #VirginiaDigitalHub

At DCD>Connect Virginia, the RVA757 Megaregion blueprint was in focus — highlighting how the Richmond–Hampton Roads corridor is positioned to evolve into one of the world’s most strategic digital connectivity clusters. This conversation wasn’t just about infrastructure — it was about future value creation. As regional strategy, policy support, and infrastructure investments converge, the RVA757 megaregion continues proving how digital infrastructure scale → attracts high-impact industries → fuels next-gen jobs → drives sustained economic growth. This is how regions go from participants in the digital economy — to platforms powering it. A stronger digital backbone = stronger regional growth. Anne Conner | Adair Collins | Dawna Ellis | Nick Blessing | Gregory Gilligan | Stephen Cummings | Douglas L. Smith | Stan Blackwell | Taylor Adams | Glenn Ballard | Hakim J. Lucas | Anthony Romanello | Morris Foster | Jennifer Wakefield, APR | John W. Martin | Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #RVA757Megaregion #GlobalInternetHub #DCDConnectVirginia #DigitalEcosystem #AIInfrastructure #FutureOfConnectivity

At DCD>Connect Virginia, Vinay Nagpal’s Spotlight Session unpacked the real, measurable impact of Virginia’s infrastructure, not as a future concept, but as a proven operational reality. He explored how the region’s network gravity is directly shaping the evolution of edge workloads, AI compute density, cloud scale-out, and global routing behavior showing that what’s built here today defines digital performance far beyond U.S. borders. IG Group was honored to contribute to a discussion that is no longer asking “where is the market going?” — but rather “how do we responsibly scale the world’s most critical connectivity hub?” Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #DCDSpotlight #NetworkGravity #AIInfrastructure #SubseaConnectivity #DigitalEconomy #Interconnection #VirginiaEdge

The world’s digital heartbeat increasingly runs through Virginia, a region where traffic, interconnection, cloud adjacency, and subsea aggregation converge at a scale unmatched anywhere on the planet. Join Vinay Nagpal on November 3, 1:30–2:00 p.m. at DCD>Connect Virginia as he decodes the frameworks and realities that have made this region the blueprint for tomorrow’s global Internet hub. A session for anyone asking: Why Virginia? And what’s next? It’s not just a talk, it’s perspective from inside the ecosystem shaping digital transformation for the next decade. Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | Jaya Harlalka | Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp #IGGroup #DCDConnectVirginia #GlobalInternetHub #DigitalEconomy #InfrastructureLeadership #NorthernVirginia #SubseaToCloud #DigitalInfrastructure #InternetBackbone #FutureOfDigital

DCD>Connect | Virginia, will bring together 2,000+ senior leaders working across North America’s cloud & colocation ecosystem. Based in the heart of data center alley, we’ll be driving industry collaboration for two days of cutting-edge technology discovery and unique networking opportunities to help you forge new partnerships, and identify innovative solutions to your core challenges. To invite end-users as your guests, they can use the code 'INTERGLOBIX' and the following registration link: eur.cvent.me/qqPKlw?RefId=G… Website datacenterdynamics.com/en/dcdconnect-… Vinay Nagpal | Jasmine Bedi | Praniti Banga | Riti Kwatra | jaya harlalka |  Rebekah Dinelli | Michelle Staton | Lynsey Thomas | Christian Frhr. von der Ropp DCD Socials Twitter/X: @dcdnews LinkedIn: DatacenterDynamics Event Hashtag: #DCDConnect