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Meta secures Crusoe AI computing capacity

Global Datacenter Trends

Meta secures AI computing capacity from Crusoe

Meta secures 1.6 GW of AI computing capacity from Crusoe at data centers in Texas and Missouri.

Jun 23, 2026
Miner cable strike disrupts Nome telecom services

North America Regional ISP Trends

Miner cable strike disrupts Nome telecom services

An excavator struck power and fiber lines near Nome, Alaska, causing widespread telecom outages that lasted several days due to delayed fiber repairs.

Jun 22, 2026
Telecom testing shifts to continuous AI validation at forum

Global National Telecom Trends

Telecom testing shifts from static metrics to continuous AI validation

Telecom testing evolves toward continuous AI validation at an industry forum, driven by network complexity and AI integration.

Jun 22, 2026
Missouri draws $25bn hyperscale buildout

North America Datacenter Trends

Missouri becomes test case for power-driven hyperscale buildout

Amazon and Google commit $25bn to Missouri data centres as hyperscalers seek power-ready sites beyond established hubs.

Jun 22, 2026
Ericsson returns Hammarwall to lead Networks

Global National Telecom Trends

Ericsson returns Hammarwall to lead Networks

Ericsson appoints David Hammarwall to lead Business Area Networks from October 2026, signalling continuity across 5G, AI RAN and 6G.

Jun 22, 2026
CyrusOne ties AI growth to operating control

Global Datacenter Trends

CyrusOne tightens operational control to fuel AI expansion

CyrusOne links AI data centre growth to power access, in-house operations and community trust as it expands into Milan.

Jun 22, 2026
Gunshot damages Spectrum fibre line

North America National Telecom Trends

Gunshot damages Spectrum fibre line in Talladega County

A Spectrum fibre cable in Talladega County was damaged by suspected gunfire, prompting a criminal mischief investigation.

Jun 18, 2026
Belden targets rural FTTX with easier drop cable

North America National Telecom Trends

Belden targets rural FTTX with easier drop cable

Belden launches DiamonDrop cable to simplify FTTX field termination for rural and hard-to-serve broadband builds.

Jun 17, 2026
Anthony Langley backs behind-the-meter AI power

Global Datacenter Trends

Anthony Langley backs behind-the-meter AI power

Anthony Langley says AI data centre growth is outpacing grids, pushing operators towards behind-the-meter power.

Jun 17, 2026
Ericsson extends Verizon private 5G internationally

Global National Telecom Trends

Ericsson extends Verizon private 5G internationally

Ericsson brings Private 5G to Verizon Business deployments outside the US, helping enterprises extend campus networks globally.

Jun 17, 2026
HPE connects quantum processors to supercomputing and AI systems

Global Cloud Services Trends

HPE connects quantum processors to supercomputing and AI systems

HPE expands quantum partnerships to connect processors with supercomputing and AI systems through hybrid infrastructure.

Jun 17, 2026
Water rights redraw data centre siting

Global Datacenter Trends

Water rights redraw data centre siting

Water rights are becoming a deal-level constraint as data centre projects face tighter permits and community opposition.

Jun 17, 2026

Global Cloud Services Trends

A1 Cloud Host

Public source documents link the subject to observable infrastructure, registry, routing, or relationship signals, useful for analysis.

Jun 16, 2026
Schneider and Foxconn scale AI data centres

Global Datacenter Trends

Schneider Electric and Foxconn partner on turnkey AI data centre systems

Schneider Electric and Foxconn partner to build integrated AI data centre systems combining compute, power, cooling and energy control.

Jun 16, 2026
Ecolab makes AI cooling a managed service  Confidence: 0.88

Global Datacenter Trends

Ecolab makes AI cooling a managed service

Ecolab is turning AI data centre cooling into a managed service as higher rack densities push air cooling beyond its limits.

Jun 16, 2026
DC Byte says power and communities reshape site selection

Global Datacenter Trends

Power access and community acceptance reshape data centre site selection

DC Byte says AI data centre growth is shifting site selection towards power access, permits and community support.

Jun 16, 2026
Amazon fibre order lifts China’s AI cable cycle

Global Datacenter Trends

Amazon fibre order lifts China’s AI cable cycle

AI data centre growth is turning fibre cable into a strategic component, boosting overseas opportunities for Chinese suppliers.

Jun 16, 2026

Global Institutional Trends

Applied Science University (ASU)

Applied Science University (ASU) matters because changes in its footprint, governance position, or relationships can affect network operations and market visibility.

Jun 15, 2026

Global Cloud Services Trends

IRT-M21-AU - Abuse Contact peer relationship

Relationship evidence can change analyst understanding of counterparties, dependency, exposure, or market structure, but it requires relationship-specific source material before public use.

Jun 14, 2026

Global Cloud Services Trends

Generation-Host

Generation-Host, registered with ARIN.

Jun 14, 2026