📢 ECPS Commentary 🌎💧🤖 Data and Drought: A Community Fights Back ✍️ By Dr. Heidi Hart ⚡️As artificial intelligence (AI) fuels a global boom in data-center construction, who bears the environmental and social costs of the digital future? 📌In this timely commentary, Dr. Heidi Hart examines the controversy surrounding Utah’s proposed Stratos Project, a massive AI data-center complex planned for a drought-stricken region of the American West. Far from a purely technological debate, the project has sparked a broad grassroots movement uniting ranchers, Indigenous activists, environmentalists, academics, Republicans, and Democrats around concerns over water scarcity, climate impacts, surveillance, and democratic accountability. 🔍 The commentary explores: 💧 Water politics and ecological scarcity 🤖 AI infrastructure and technocratic governance 🌡️ Climate change and environmental justice 🏜️ The American West as a frontline of ecological conflict 👥 Populism, grassroots mobilization, and democratic participation 🪶 Indigenous perspectives on land and stewardship ⚡️As Dr. Hart shows, resistance to AI infrastructure is becoming a struggle over who gets to shape the future of technology, democracy, and the environment. 📕 Read the commentary: 🔗 populismstudies.org/data-and… #ECPS #Commentary #HeidiHart #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ClimateChange #DataCenters #Technocracy #Populism #EnvironmentalPolitics #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterScarcity #GreatSaltLake #AmericanWest #Democracy #GrassrootsMovements #DigitalInfrastructure #ClimateGovernance

Building new infrastructure is expensive. Maximizing existing infrastructure is smart. As data centers scale for AI, cloud and growing connectivity demands, available conduit space is becoming increasingly valuable. The challenge isn't just adding capacity—it's creating room for growth without costly infrastructure expansion. InterGlobix Magazine highlights how MaxCell is helping operators optimize conduit utilization, increase cable density and improve deployment flexibility. Because the most impactful infrastructure innovations aren't always the most visible—they're the ones that make growth possible. Learn more: maxcellsolutions.com John Moore | Elyssa Wenkert #InterGlobixMagazine #MaxCell #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure #NetworkInfrastructure #Connectivity #FiberNetworks #AIInfrastructure #InfrastructureInnovation #DataCenterDesign #CloudInfrastructure #ScalableInfrastructure

⚙️GT is sponsoring the CCT Global (Global Cloud, Content and Telecoms Executive Summit) in Dublin, Ireland on June 23-25. 🎟️ Register here: bit.ly/4aBGzHU. #MeetUsAt #CCTGlobal2026 #DigitalInfrastructure #Telecommunications #DataCenters

Iraq approved Starlink's operating license June 16, clearing satellite internet entry after 3-year delay, welcomed by PM Ali al-Zaidi and Trump envoy Tom Barrack in joint statement #Starlink #Iraq #SatelliteInternet #SpaceX #DigitalInfrastructure #USIraq

V2X Communication India’s next telecom war may not be fought on smartphones—it could be fought on highways. As connected cars become mainstream, telecom operators are eyeing a much bigger opportunity: powering Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication through 5G networks. Cars, traffic signals, roads, and even pedestrians could soon exchange real-time data, creating an entirely new digital ecosystem. The real prize isn’t just connectivity—it’s ownership of the data and infrastructure layer that will power India’s future mobility network. Telecom companies, automakers, and tech firms are already positioning themselves for this next growth frontier. Just as telecom transformed communication, connected mobility could transform transportation. The next battle for digital dominance may happen at 100 kmph, not on a smartphone screen. 🚗📡 #Telecom #5G #ConnectedCars #V2X #IndiaGrowthStory #SmartMobility #DigitalInfrastructure

We're proud to welcome Jenbacher (part of the INNIO Group) to DCAC Europe! Power is one of the defining conversations at DCAC Europe this year – and Jenbacher is one of the defining voices in that space. Providing fuel-flexible, durable, and reliable onsite power solutions from 250 kW to 10.6 MW, Jenbacher's engines are engineered to run on everything from natural gas to renewable gases – enabling efficient power, heating, and cooling for some of the world's most demanding industrial and commercial environments. As AI accelerates compute demand and the pressure on grid infrastructure intensifies, the data centre industry needs partners who understand power at a fundamental level. Jenbacher does – and they're bringing that expertise to London. DCAC Europe is where the conversations shaping digital infrastructure's future happen. Jenbacher belongs at that table. Tickets are still available – link in bio to secure yours now.  23 & 24 June 2026 | The Roundhouse, London Follow Jenbacher #DCACEurope #DataCenter #DigitalInfrastructure #DataCenterAntiConference #THEAntiConference

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NTT DATA has inaugurated its Bengaluru 4 (BLR4) Data Center Campus, expanding its digital infrastructure footprint in India amid growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence applications and high-density computing. Located near Kempegowda International Airport, the campus is designed as a hyperscale-ready facility with a planned total power capacity of 100 MW. The first phase, BLR4A, is now operational and provides 22.4 MW of critical IT load capacity. Once fully developed, the campus will comprise three data centres with a combined critical IT load of 67.2 MW. The project incorporates advanced cooling systems, carrier-neutral connectivity and a dedicated high-voltage power substation, while also securing IGBC Platinum certification for adherence to sustainability and green building standards. To read more click on the link below:propnewstime.com/latestnewss… For more insights on the real estate sector download the PNT mobile application or visit the website: propnewstime.com/ #NTTDATA #DataCenter #DigitalInfrastructure #ArtificialIntelligence #Bengaluru

India-US Technology Collaboration Accelerates as Adani and Jabil Expand AI Infrastructure Capabilities app.startupeuropeindia.net/f… #IndiaUS #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInfrastructure #DataCenters #CloudComputing #DigitalInfrastructure #TechnologyPartnership #IndiaAI

Every connection starts with strong infrastructure ITG delivers end-to-end Wireline Infrastructure Deployment services, enabling broadband expansion, fiber modernization, and large-scale connectivity projects with confidence. #ITG #WirelineInfrastructure #DigitalInfrastructure

From mining financing to hash rate markets, long-term growth won’t be driven by scale alone. The next cycle may belong to operators focused on these fundamentals: ⚡Disciplined expansion ⚡Capital efficiency and ⚡Resilient economics Leo Wang, VP of capital markets at Canaan Inc., and Mike Cohen, founder & CEO of @Powremines, unpack the market dynamics, capital considerations, and operational fundamentals driving the future of bitcoin mining. Are there other considerations you believe are core to the next few years of mining? @Canaanio: Canaan Inc., Bitcoin mining hardware and energy infrastructure company, represented by Leo Wang @Herder1981: Leo Wang, VP of capital markets at Canaan Inc @Powremines: Pow.RE Specializes in operating high density computation centers and offering financial services for digital asset miners TIMESTAMPS: — Intro to Pow.RE — Mining Cycles: Past, Present, Future — Forking, Impact & Implications — Mining ETH, Past & Present — Bitcoin Decentralization & Centralization — Mining Pools Business — Hash Rate Financing Business — Final Words: Mike Cohen, Pow.RE #Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #DigitalInfrastructure #CapitalMarkets #Energy #Canaan #BTC #Mining

$TDTH Unveiled a Five-Pillar Digital Infrastructure Holding Company strategy From Digital Identity ➡️ AI ➡️ Cybersecurity ➡️ Government Technology ➡️ Digital Infrastructure, $TDTH is building multiple growth engines across high-potential markets. #AI #DigitalInfrastructure #EnterpriseAl #Automation #Asia #artificialintelligence #TDTH #globalexpansion #Automation #IrmaAi @tridentityx globenewswire.com/news-relea…

Google’s $4T surge is about operational AI A compelling story by Pallavi Chakravorty (@pallaviaqua) in Analytics India Magazine (@Analyticsindiam) on how @Google moved from being seen as an AI laggard to becoming a $4 trillion platform company. The link to the story is attached, but for deeper analysis, head over to greyhoundresearch.com. Below is a snapshot of what we at Greyhound Research had to say on the topic. At @Greyhound_R, we believe Google’s valuation reset is not about one AI product, one earnings quarter, or one rally. It is about markets recognising Google as an AI platform that can operationalise intelligence at scale without destabilising its core economics. The biggest shift is narrative. Investors are no longer valuing Google only as an advertising monopoly under regulatory pressure. They are valuing it as a diversified AI platform where search, cloud, consumer products, developer tools, and internal infrastructure reinforce each other. That matters because the worst-case fear of structural dismemberment has faded, even though regulatory risk remains. Google also did something markets increasingly reward in the AI cycle: it made AI look governable. Instead of chasing benchmark theatre, it embedded AI into workflows people and enterprises already use. That reduced adoption friction and made the story more credible for CIOs, developers, advertisers, and investors alike. The cloud story is equally important. Larger enterprise commitments, longer-duration contracts, and improving profitability signal that Google Cloud is no longer a strategic side project. It is now a durable growth and profit engine. Combined with TPUs and internal compute discipline, Google has a stronger margin protection story in an increasingly capex-sensitive market. The Apple alignment strengthens this further. If Google’s AI becomes ambient inside premium consumer experiences, it gains distribution, feedback loops, and default behaviour at scale. That is a major strategic win, but also a concentration risk. Defaults can quietly become de facto standards. At this scale, advantage comes from operational AI depth, not headline model releases. Distribution, compute discipline, cloud durability, and regulatory resilience will matter far more than declared AI ambition. analyticsindiamag.com/global… #GreyhoundStandpoint #Google #Alphabet #AI #Cloud #EnterpriseAI #DigitalInfrastructure #CIO

"The challenge is finding better ways to connect supply and demand." #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure Hydra Host raises $100M to turn overlooked data centers into AI powerhouses refreshmiami.com/news/hydra-…

Episode 66 of #NEDASLive! explores the 100-terabit Midwest connectivity corridor and why fiber, power, and partnerships will define the next era of AI infrastructure. Get the recap and watch the full episode: datacenterpost.com/deliverin… #AI #Fiber #Connectivity #DigitalInfrastructure #Telecom @DASandSmallCell @Aureon @t3broadband @nokia @Midcontinent

The centralized internet model is being tested. As AI & hybrid cloud demand grows, regional interconnection hubs are becoming a critical part of how networks, clouds, & enterprises connect & scale. Here's why: bit.ly/3SxjoIB #Interconnection #DigitalInfrastructure #1547

• Delhi's Municipal Corporation plans to make all MCD toll plazas barrier-less by December through a technology-driven collection system. • The initiative aims to reduce congestion, cut waiting times, and improve traffic flow at city entry points. • Automated toll collection is expected to enhance operational efficiency while minimizing manual intervention. • The move is part of a broader push toward smarter urban mobility and digital transport infrastructure in the national capital. To read more click on the link below:propnewstime.com/latestnewss… For more insights on the real estate sector download the PNT mobile application or visit the website: propnewstime.com/ #Delhi #MCD #SmartMobility #DigitalInfrastructure #UrbanTransport

Connecting Richardson to Uganda through tech. 💻 MAP needs an IT Director to lead digital infrastructure & power the Life Share Movement. Join the "Infrastructure of Hope." Support us: missionaidproject.org #TechForGood #GlobalImpact #DigitalInfrastructure