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CMMC compliance is complex - and expensive. That’s why we’re helping manufacturers cover the cost. The Cybersecurity Adoption Program (CAP) offers up to $35,000 in matching funds to help Connecticut manufacturers strengthen their cyber defense and meet industry standards. 🔓 Don’t let cost be the barrier to security. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/dc2UDXAh #GotItMadeCT #MakeItHere #Manufacturing

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Everyone like progress but some people don’t like change. The Lowell data centers delivered huge benefits for the city, the University, hospitals, utilities, and local economies and are a great example of Lowell’s revitalization.

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Wireless Infrastructure Is Always Evolving — Staying Informed Matters New technologies, regulatory updates, and community priorities continue to shape how wireless networks are planned and deployed across New York. NYSWA shares timely insights through our recent blog content, covering topics that support informed decision-making and responsible wireless development statewide. If staying current on industry trends, policy considerations, and best practices matters to your work, our blog is a valuable place to start. 🔗 Explore our blogs here: https://nyswa.org/news/

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#HostingJournalist #Telecom Lightpath, the all-fiber connectivity provider focused on serving enterprise and hyperscale demands, has announced plans to build 130 route miles of AI-grade fiber infrastructure in Eastern Pennsylvania, reinforcing the region’s emerging role as a hub for hyperscale data centers. The project underscores the growing importance of high-capacity, low-latency networks to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence workloads. The Susquehanna region of Eastern Pennsylvania has become one of the most closely watched areas in U.S. digital infrastructure due to its unique power availability and surge in hyperscale data center development. Lightpath was selected to design and operate a multi-conduit underground system with ultra-high fiber counts, purpose-built for the requirements of AI-driven computing. The initial phase will connect multiple new data center campuses across the Susquehanna Valley, with future phases projected to extend the network to more than 400 route miles as demand accelerates. When fully deployed, the network will integrate with Lightpath’s existing footprint to create a high-bandwidth corridor linking Eastern Pennsylvania directly with Ashburn, Virginia - the world’s largest concentration of cloud and data center infrastructure - as well as with New York City and New Jersey, home to the largest U.S. population centers. Completion of the first segment is expected in mid-2026. Lightpath plans to deliver a comprehensive suite of services over the Pennsylvania network, including high-count dark fiber, conduit, Ethernet and Internet services, and optical transport up to 800 Gbps. While hyperscalers are expected to be anchor tenants, the network will also serve enterprises, carriers, wireless operators, governments, and educational institutions seeking AI-ready infrastructure. Company executives emphasized the strategic importance of the region’s power and geographic advantages. “The Susquehanna region in Pennsylvania represents a massive opportunity for AI digital infrastructure given the unique power capacity and data center plans announced for the area,” said Chris Morley, CEO of Lightpath. “Additionally, the area’s proximity to the densely populated Northeast will provide our customers with high-scale connectivity options for latency-sensitive AI workloads that would not be possible from data centers in other parts of the country.” AI-Grade Regional Network Projects 2025 This marks the third major AI-grade regional project Lightpath has unveiled in 2025. Earlier this year, the company announced network builds in Phoenix and Columbus, both engineered to deliver massive fiber capacity to meet the demands of AI compute. Each of these expansions aligns with Lightpath’s strategy of targeting fast-emerging digital infrastructure markets where hyperscale operators are clustering. “The Eastern Pennsylvania data center ecosystem is rapidly growing,…

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JD Software is proud to announce the successful launch of Phase 4 of the Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health (BCEH) eLicensing System. This milestone enhances tracking and expands public visibility of critical registrations, ensuring the safe use, management, and disposal of radioactive devices across Massachusetts. Phase 4 introduces licensing for: • Laser Device Registration • Medical Physicist Registration • Radioactive Devices Registration • Tritium Device Registration We extend our sincere thanks to BCEH for their continued partnership. At JD Software, we are honored to help streamline operations and empower BCEH in their mission to protect public health and safety.

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A few years ago, switching to VoIP felt like a major leap forward for most NJ businesses. It cut costs, made remote work possible, and replaced aging phone lines with something modern. But now those same systems are showing their limits. They connect calls, but not context. They collect data but don’t tell you what it means. The next evolution isn’t just about making calls cheaper. It’s about making communication smarter. If your phone system still works but doesn’t work for you, this article explains what’s ne and how local businesses are already making the shift. #VoIP #IntelligentCommunications #AIinBusiness #CustomerExperience #Telecom #NewJerseyBusiness

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