As data centers evolve to meet the demands of AI and cloud technologies, the focus on networking performance intensifies. In this forward-looking piece, experts inspect the blueprint for 2025, highlighting strategies for streamlined connectivity and optimized infrastructure.

Google is investing $9 billion in Virginia, including plans to build a data center in Chesterfield. Beyond boosting local infrastructure, the company also announces free AI tools training and career certificates for students at institutions like Old Dominion University.

Franklin Township residents are pushing back against Google’s proposed data center, citing concerns about noise, air pollution, and higher electricity bills. On August 20, 2025, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission is set to consider the project, sparking intense community debate.