The Power Grid Bottleneck: How the AI Boom is Rewriting Data Center Site Selection

Executive Overview The explosive global expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-density computing workloads has thrust energy access into the position of the singular, definitive filter for data center development. According to data from the Energy Institute’s 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy, US data centers consumed an estimated 312.6 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in…

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Beyond Power and Water: Why Ad Valorem Taxation Must Become a Core Data Center Site-Selection Metric

Editor’s note: This article focuses on the United States and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax treatment varies by state and locality; readers should consult qualified advisors for project- and jurisdiction-specific guidance. Executive Overview In the high-stakes, capital-intensive race to bring new artificial intelligence (AI) data centers…

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Powering the AI Boom: How the Scarcity of Electricity is Rewriting Data Center Site Selection and Infrastructure Strategies

Executive Overview The rapid, unyielding expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-density computing is running head-on into a physical bottleneck that threatens to cap the digital economy’s growth: electricity. According to the Energy Institute’s 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy, US data centers consumed an estimated 312.6 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2025. This represents…

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Digital Asset Management News Round-Up: Navigating Localization, Vendor Selection, Governance, Provenance, and the EU AI Act

Executive Overview The landscape of Digital Asset Management (DAM) is undergoing a profound structural evolution. As artificial intelligence transitions from a novelty to an embedded infrastructure component within enterprise workflows, organizations are grappling with new layers of complexity. From international localization pitfalls and the friction of vendor procurement to the nuances of digital provenance and…

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The Digital Asset Management (DAM) Digest: Localization Realities, Vendor Selection Strategies, and AI Governance in Focus

Executive Overview As organizations scale their digital footprints across global markets, the underlying mechanics of Digital Asset Management (DAM) are undergoing a profound transformation. The modern enterprise no longer views DAM merely as a passive digital filing cabinet or a glorified cloud storage repository. Instead, it has evolved into a strategic nerve center governing brand…

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