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Data center vacancies hit historic lows despite record construction

Network World

Atlanta was the top growing primary market in 2024, with net new capacity of 705.8 This was the first time any market surpassed Northern Virginia in annual net absorption. and T-Mobiles entry into the fiber internet market via partnerships with fiber-optic providers. year-over-year to $184.06 per kilowatt (kW).

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IDG Contributor Network: Can the U.S. Senate secure the Internet of Things?

Network World

As a free and open internet continues to come under assault by the FCC’s proposal to effectively end net neutrality, investors, programmers, and internet users of all stripes have vociferously voiced their support of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the open web that enables it. A hopeful IoT security bill.

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2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI

CIO Business Intelligence

The energy sector, driven by sustainability goals such as Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and the UAEs Net Zero 2050, will see a surge in investments in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI-powered energy efficiency solutions. The Internet of Things will also play a transformative role in shaping the regions smart city and infrastructure projects.

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Court blocks net neutrality saying congressional authorization needed to implement regulations

TechSpot

The FCC's efforts to reinforce net neutrality in the US received a setback last week when the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the agency's plans to reinstate Obama-era regulations that classify internet service providers as "common carriers."

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Top tech trends powering the Middle East’s digital evolution by 2025

CIO Business Intelligence

In the energy and utilities sector, sustainability goals, such as Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and UAEs Net Zero 2050, will drive investment in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI-driven energy efficiency solutions. The Internet of Things is gaining traction worldwide.

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FCC reinstates Net Neutrality in the US to ensure a level playing field for all internet users

TechSpot

According to the FCC, the open internet standard will "protect consumers, defend national security, and advance public. The Obama-era rules classify broadband service providers in the US as common carriers under Title II of the Telecommunications Act, subjecting them to the same regulatory oversight as telephone networks and cable TV.

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Once again the FCC votes 3-2 to reinstitute Title II net neutrality rules

TechSpot

On Thursday, the FCC voted 3-2 to reinstate "net neutrality" rules. The proposal will essentially classify internet service providers as public utilities governed under Title II instead of Title I. The FCC claims the rules would prevent broadband providers from blocking or throttling traffic unless companies paid more, among other.

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