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A fictional municipal infrastructure engineer stands between an unmarked data center campus and a neighboring residential area while a resident and facility engineer speak nearby.

The Cloud Has Neighbors: Why Data Centers Have Become a Local Public Affairs Test

Leave a Comment / Government Relations, public affairs & Communications, Technology Policy /

Data centers are essential infrastructure with significant local impacts regarding electric demand, water use, and land. Successful projects must establish credible, verifiable local bargains addressing resource distribution and long-term responsibilities. The lessons from France, Ireland, Virginia, and South Africa highlight the importance of local engagement and transparency in maintaining community trust.

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A cable-repair vessel lowers specialized recovery equipment toward a broken fiber-optic cable on the dark seabed

The Strategic Asset Is Not the Cable. It Is the Ability to Repair It.

Leave a Comment / critical infrastructure, geopolitics, International Affairs, submarine cables /

Governments are increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of submarine cable repair, as these cables account for over 99% of intercontinental data traffic. Despite the global network’s vastness, only a limited number of specialized repair vessels exist, illustrating a critical gap in resilience. Ensuring timely restoration demands coordinated actions across various stakeholders.

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