‘We are the reason that data centers get built and expanded’: It’s not about whether we need them, but it’s about where we build them, IDCA founder and CEO says
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Pro ‘We are the reason that data centers get built and expanded’: It’s not about whether we need them, but it’s about where we build them, IDCA founder and CEO says Features By Desire Athow Contributions by Craig Hale Published 29 July 2026 Society is to blame for data center projects in the first place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Meta) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Adding to the existing pressures that data centers face regarding energy supply and grid connections, land shortages and chip availability, many hyperscalers are now…
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