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1moAI proliferation will drive both tremendous escalation for data center interconnecting bandwidth AND the upgraded electrical grid to support it. All new critical infrastructure where resilience, security, and situational awareness will be critical. We should reconnect on this Harry. As I have said in the past, there is a story to collaborate on here. Let’s talk soon.