# Modern Data Centers Fuel Demand for Flexible Fiber Infrastructure

By Ben Thomas · Published 2025-03-31 · Updated 2026-06-08 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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> AI and cloud demand is pushing data centers to the edge, forcing fiber providers to rethink infrastructure flexibility

## Key points

- Hyperscalers like Amazon demand ultra-compact micro cables.
- Edge data centers are being developed to reduce latency.
- Rural areas are increasingly seeking fiber connectivity for telehealth and other services.

Block Field

The rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and remote services is reshaping how and where modern data centers are built. Edge computing is pushing facilities closer to users, and hyperscalers are demanding smaller, denser fiber connectivity solutions. According to [Synergy Research Group](https://www.srgresearch.com/articles/hyperscale-data-center-capacity-to-triple-by-2030-driven-by-generative-ai), hyperscale data center capacity is expected to triple by 2030.

> Hyperscale data center capacity is expected to triple by 2030.

How are fiber providers adapting to the explosive growth in bandwidth demand—and what does it mean for rural communities, healthcare networks, and the edge data centers of tomorrow?

Continuing our conversation at [*Connected America 2025*](https://www.terrapinn.com/conference/connected-america/index.stm) on [Pro AV Today](https://marketscale.com/shows/pro-av-today/), host [Ben Thomas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benthomasproav/) sits down with [**Brian Riley**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancriley/), President of [**Hexatronic**](https://www.hexatronic.com/en/). Together, they unpack how fiber infrastructure is evolving alongside the rise of data center miniaturization, AI-driven bandwidth demands, and rural connectivity challenges. From hyperscaler expectations to public-private fiber strategies, the episode sheds light on where fiber is headed and who it's meant to serve.

**Key Highlights from the Episode:**

-  **Miniaturization is king**: Hyperscalers like **Amazon** are demanding ultra-compact micro cables to maximize fiber density within limited conduits. 
-  **Edge data centers are rising**: Infrastructure is moving closer to end users, with city-level and neighborhood-level modern data centers supporting latency-sensitive applications. 
-  **Rural demand is growing**: Broadband needs in remote areas—especially for telehealth, education, and smart agriculture—are driving interest in localized data centers and public-private fiber investment. 

### About the Speakers

**Brian Riley** is a seasoned telecommunications executive with deep expertise in fiber-optic network development, business transformation, and high-growth operations. He has led multiple startups, capital raises, and M&A deals, and played a key role in scaling fiber businesses for both private and public markets. As CEO of **Hexatronic** US, he brings decades of experience in strategy, deployment, and executive leadership across the fiber broadband and data center sectors.

Tags: artificial intelligence, Brian Riley, cloud computing, Connected America 2025, fiber infrastructure, Hexatronic, hyperscalers, remote services

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