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Expert insights and thought-provoking articles on data center trends, best practices and industry developments.
Ecosystem Spotlight: Why Viaero Fiber Chose 1547’s Cheyenne Facility as Its Mountain-West Hub
When Viaero Fiber needed a strategic hub for east-west traffic movement and rural market connectivity, they chose to locate within fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty’s (1547) Cheyenne facility.
Interconnection as an AI Enabler: Why Network Density Matters More Than Ever
Artificial intelligence is changing what enterprises, service providers, and cloud platforms need from digital infrastructure. As AI environments scale, success depends on more than compute capacity.
Scaling Power Density in Urban Carrier Hotels
AI and accelerated computing are reshaping expectations for data center infrastructure, and that shift is especially visible inside carrier hotel environments. Research from McKinsey notes that average expectations are changing.
Why Secondary Markets Are Primary Opportunities for Data Center Growth
Once viewed primarily as overflow options or disaster recovery sites, secondary markets have evolved into frontline destinations for data center expansion. As primary metros grapple with power constraints, these markets are becoming critical.
Hawai’i: The Pacific’s Most Strategic Gateway for Digital Infrastructure
Once seen primarily as a destination for tourism and transpacific commerce, Hawai’i is now one of the most important interconnection points in the Pacific. The presence of data centers in Hawai’i has implications for global connectivity.
Interconnection and Colocation: The Backbone of AI-Ready Infrastructure
AI is changing what infrastructure needs to do. It is no longer enough to provide power, cooling, and a basic network connection. Modern AI and high-performance computing workloads depend on constant optimization.
Milwaukee: A Midwest Powerhouse Rising for Digital Infrastructure
Once known primarily for its manufacturing strength and proximity to the Great Lakes, Milwaukee is now emerging as one of the Midwest’s most promising digital infrastructure hubs. With hyperscale investments rising, the future looks bright.
McAllen’s Strategic Role in US–LATAM Interconnection
McAllen, Texas, is quickly becoming one of the most important digital crossroads between the United States and Latin America. Just miles from the Mexican border, the city is ideally situated to support robust interconnection.
Internet Exchanges: Driving Faster, Smarter, and More Resilient Networks
Why Internet Exchanges Matter: Internet Exchanges, or IXs, are foundational to the architecture of modern connectivity. An IX is a neutral meeting point where networks, such as ISPs and content platforms, connect to exchange traffic.
Why Physical Interconnection Still Matters in a Software-Defined World
Software-defined interconnection platforms have transformed how enterprises connect to networks. Designed for agility and rapid provisioning, these services allow users to establish virtual connections swiftly.