Connect Media published new research from CBRE showing that a record 7,481 MW of data center construction is now under construction across North America’s eight primary markets, up nearly 25%
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Data center construction is surging—but supply still can’t keep pace with demand. A record 7,481 MW is now under construction across North America’s eight primary market…
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Connect Media
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Connect Media, now encompassing Networld Media, is a full-service business media platform serving the automated banking, self-service kiosk, technology, commercial real estate, financial services, and food, restaurant, and retail sectors. We deliver news, insights, and industry events where real estate, capital markets, retail, and technology converge—spotlighting the companies, capital, and trends reshaping the market. Through editorial, digital, and live event platforms, we connect brands with decision-makers and accelerate visibility, thought leadership, and growth across the future of commerce and the built environment. In addition, our creative, communications, and agency services support product launches, messaging, and go-to-market initiatives across both media and conference channels.
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Connect Media announced that Frontier Realty Group, a joint venture between Wharton Realty Group Inc. and Kassin Sabbagh Realty, acquired Miracle Mile Shopping Center in Monroeville, Pennsylvania for $75.5 million.
Customers & Market
Connect Media reported that a joint venture of LaSalle Investment Management and Camber Real Estate Partners acquired a three-property industrial portfolio spanning more than 270,000 square feet on Long Island for an undisclosed price.
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Connect Media launched Auriga #ATMMarketplace, a new product designed to provide banks with a secure and traceable platform for handling transactions.
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