Barlow Keener @barlow

The expansion of data centers shows no signs of slowing down. NYT reports on data center growth in Central Washington, fueling job creation and increasing power generation needs. Microsoft requires 2,300 electricians, and Helion, a nuclear fusion firm, may construct a substation

The data center sector is creating unique legal challenges and opportunities. Join WBD’s attorneys on 12/18 11am ET for insights on navigating data center issues womblebonddickinson.com/us/insights/ev… bit.ly/4g9e0T5

Powhatan green-lights $2.7B data center campus - Virginia Business virginiabusiness.com/powhatan-green…

The data center boom is moving south of Ashburn to Richmond. With lots of available land, and minutes from an airport, Powhatan Co. VA managers voted 3-2 to approve a $2.7B data center campus. While some areas are opposing new #datacenters others are offering tax incentives.

Driven by the dramatic power demands of new data centers caused AI compute, utilities are changing. Asterid Atkinson, ex-Googler, says that to succeed utilities must follow telecom models. AI itself gives utilities the tools to optimize infrastructure. linkedin.com/pulse/what-uti…

It is no wonder that Louisiana was first to award BEAD funding for fiber to the home access as LA had the one of the most informed and proactive state BEAD teams led by Veneeth Iyengar, ConnectLA executive director. Congratulations Louisiana! lightreading.com/broadband/loui…

Today the British American Business Council of New England is welcoming the new Boston Consul General, David Clay, at WBD's Boston Office. As a BABCNE board member, I look forward to connecting Consul General Clay with WBD's 500 UK and 800 US attorneys. babcne.org

FTTH acquisitions may have received a boost from T-Mobile's acquisition last week of MetroNet FTTH network, which passes 2 M homes and is on target to pass 6.5 M homes by 2030. The $4.9 B acquisition puts T-Mobile squarely in the FTTH broadband business. t-mo.co/3WTeoOm

I'm excited to share that I’ve joined the Board of the British American Business Council of New England (BANCNE). WBD has 8 UK offices and 24 US offices. I’m looking forward to working with my fellow BABCNE Board members! (babcne.org) bit.ly/3Wtcen4

Data center growth is driving energy demand, Sean Michael Kerner reports on Moody's data center study. Moody's projects AI will drive energy use by 43% annually. Planning for local incentives, energy deals, and ensuring fiber are keys to DC growth. bit.ly/3Ynesaj

On July 4, 2024, the UK switched to Labor. Graeme Burton reported the UK Labor government may make data center developments “nationally significant infrastructure projects" thus bypassing local regulation. This may become a model for other countries. bit.ly/3Wm3zD0

Last week's CCT Event Conference in Dublin was phenomenal. The kick-off panel addressed the challenge of AI. Tim Passingham, CMC, CEOs Dan Kurgan, Arelion, Marc Halbfinger, Console Connect and Rolf Nafziger SVP DT, Eugen Henegouwen, EMEA Equinix, Gina Haspilaire, VP Netflix

Congratulations to Michael Baldino and the MTC - Massachusetts Technology Collaborative - team for moving the ball forward with federal broadband funding. Michael has been a leader among the states and is passionate about delivering digital equity bit.ly/45o5ZoM

Great visit with Pacific Telecom Council team at the ITW PTC luncheon. I am looking forward to the first PTC event in Washington DC in September

Excellent summary by Richard Raleigh Jr and Andrew Coburn of Womble Bond Dickinson of new DoD pilot program for all DoD employee-owned contractors. Thank you Chris Lockwood bit.ly/3R82Cfy

@scmallaby Did you read: The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of Power

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