Former telecom policy official: What happens when Virginia’s data centers grow old?

As Virginia's data centers age, facility owners will soon need to decide whether to modernize, expand, redevelop, or replace their equipment. These decisions will be shaped by advances in computing tech, AI, cooling systems, power efficiency, and economic factors. It's crucial for Virginia to consider what will drive these reinvestment choices, given the state's growing reliance on data centers for tech infrastructure. This issue matters because outdated centers could hinder technological progress and operational efficiency.