NTIA Hosts Virtual Powwow: Beefing Up Data Centers for the Future
Published Date: 6/17/2025
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The NTIA is hosting a virtual chat to hear ideas on making data centers stronger, safer, and ready for the future. This is for companies and communities that rely on data centers to keep things running smoothly. The feedback will help shape new plans and policies soon, aiming to boost growth and security without delay.
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