Welcome to Metro Connect USA, the largest event for digital infrastructure leaders with 2,500+ attendees. You are invited to embark on an exhilarating journey with leaders from every sector of the US digital infrastructure market. From fiber optics to data centers, the event serves as a pivotal gathering for forging partnerships, securing funding, and gaining insights into industry trends and advancements.
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OIX Board directors Phil Koblence and Mona Weisberg will be in attendance and member Eli Scher will be speaking on Feb, 25th at 2pm ET:
Panel Discussion - How are new data center builds driving fiber deployments?
As data centres chase power into new markets, they are deploying beyond the well-connected tier-one markets like Ashburn, Virginia. New deployments coupled with the evolving demands of AI workloads are requiring new and higher-capacity fibre routes. This session will discuss:
- As power becomes the primary driver of DC builds, how are fibre operators adapting?
- How are the connectivity requirements of hyperscalers and AI players evolving?
- What challenges are facing operators building to less connected sites through rural areas?