Uphues will participate in a discussion on the state’s current data capacity challenges amid skyrocketing demand
ATLANTA, GA – March 18, 2025 – DC BLOX, a leading provider of digital infrastructure across the Southeastern United States, announces today that CEO Jeff Uphues will participate in a debate at DCD>Connect | NY. Taking place March 24-25, 2025 in New York, NY, the upcoming event is hosted by Data Center Dynamics. DCD>Connect NY is set to bring together more than 3,500 senior leaders working on North America’s largest data center projxects. The event aims to foster collaboration across the industry, allowing participants to forge new partnerships and access innovative insights.
On Monday, March 24, Uphues will speak alongside fellow experts in a debate titled, “Can New York’s network infrastructure still handle the data surge?” Participants will delve into the state’s crucial role in the data center landscape and the challenges it is currently facing in terms of keeping up with the mounting demand driven by factors such as AI and IoT. Uphues, along with other industry leaders, will also explore the present and future limits of New York’s connectivity as data center operators and connectivity providers balance managing network infrastructure and maintaining reliability and scalability.
WHAT: DCD>Debate: Can New York’s network infrastructure still handle the data surge?
WHERE: DCD>Connect | NY, Marriott Marquis, Times Square
WHEN: Monday, March 24, 2025, 2:00 – 2:45 PM EST
WHO: Panelists:
- Jeff Uphues, CEO, DC BLOX
- Phillip Koblence, Co-Founder and CEO, New York Internet (NYI)
- Felix Seda, General Manager, NJFX
- Arthur Valhuerdi, Chief Technology Officer, Hudson Interxchange
- Stephen Worn, CTO and Managing Director, NAM, DatacenterDynamics
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About DC BLOX
DC BLOX is a digital infrastructure provider in the Southeast that delivers integrated data center and fiber network solutions to enable hyperscalers, enterprises, communications providers, and technology companies to offer enhanced digital services to their customers and accelerate the region’s economic growth. DC BLOX’s data centers are located in Birmingham, AL; Huntsville, AL; Chattanooga, TN; Greenville, SC, and a cable landing station in Myrtle Beach, SC, with several others in development. For more information, please visit www.dcblox.com, call +1.877.590.1684, and connect with DC BLOX on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
