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- [DF&I CEO to Moderate Panel at Datacloud USA 2025](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-ceo-to-moderate-panel-at-datacloud-usa-2025/) - DF&I is proud to announce that CEO Scott Bergs will be moderating a key panel at the upcoming Datacloud USA 2025 conference. The session, titled "Accelerating go-live dates through a coordinated development approach," is scheduled for September 17, 2025, on the Metro Connect Fall stage. The panel will delve into the critical need for proactive
- [DF&I CEO Scott Bergs to Moderate Panel at Data Center Frontier Trends Summit](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-ceo-to-moderate-panel/) - ASHBURN, Va. — July 8, 2025 – Dark Fiber and Infrastructure (DF&I) is proud to announce that its CEO, Scott Bergs, will be moderating a distinguished panel at the upcoming Data Center Frontier Trends Summit on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. This timely panel will bring together a group of visionary industry leaders to delve into
- [Industry Experts Are Charting a New Course: TMT M&A Forum Recap](https://darkfiberinfra.com/industry-experts-are-charting-a-new-course-tmt-ma-forum-recap/) - At theTMT M&A Forum panel "Enterprise Fiber – consolidation and M&A," Scott Bergs discussed the landscape of enterprise fiber, challenges in M&A, and more.
- [DF&I CEO, Scott Bergs, Explores the AI Revolution in Data Center Summit Panel](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-ceo-scott-bergs-explores-the-ai-revolution-in-data-center-summit-panel/) - DF&I's Scott Bergs was featured on the “AI: A Growth Driver for Data Centers" Data Center Summit panel. Explore key panel takeaways here.
- [Recap: Scott Bergs JSA TV Interview at ITW 2024](https://darkfiberinfra.com/recap-scott-bergs-jsa-tv-interview-at-itw-2024/) - The DF&I team made another appearance at the International Telecoms Week 2024 event last week and connected live with JSA TV. Read the recap today.
- [Navigating the Future: AI-Driven Growth and Data Center Expansion at Datacloud USA 2024](https://darkfiberinfra.com/navigating-the-future-ai-driven-growth-and-data-center-expansion-at-datacloud-usa-2024/) - In a recent JSA TV interview live from Datacloud USA 2024, our own Scott Bergs shared his insights on the landscape of AI-driven growth and data centers.
- [Advancing Digital Infrastructure Through Innovation and Thought Leadership in 2024 & Beyond](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dark-fiber-infrastructure-2024-recap/) - Through 2024 and beyond, DF&I has remained committed to driving conversations that shape the future of the digital infrastructure industry. Explore how.
- [Custom-Built Hyperscale Networks: What You Need to Know](https://darkfiberinfra.com/custom-built-hyperscale-networks-what-you-need-to-know/) - Hyperscale networks are a foundational element of the digital economy and as legacy networks struggle to meet the dmodern demands, custom is the solution.
- [<strong>Unleashing Dark Fiber's Potential: Transitioning to High-Count Dark Fiber for Optimal Network Capacity</strong>](https://darkfiberinfra.com/unleashing-dark-fibers-potential-transitioning-to-high-count-dark-fiber-for-optimal-network-capacity/) - In today's data-driven world, the demand for data-intensive applications continues to surge, putting pressure on our networks. Traditional infrastructure struggles to keep up with this ever-increasing data demand. But a solution has been gaining traction and promises to revolutionize network capacity and unlock untapped potential: high-count dark fiber. High-Count Dark Fiber Transition:Moving from optical networks
- [<strong>DF&I Celebrates Successful Partnership with DataBridge Sites</strong>](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-celebrates-successful-partnership-with-databridge-sites/) - ASHBURN, VA — August 1, 2023 — Dark Fiber and Infrastructure (DF&I), a leading developer, owner and operator of high-capacity dark fiber and conduit networks, today announced that it has continued to advance its partnership with DataBridge Sites, a state-of-the-art data center provider that supports off-site business critical IT environments. DataBridge Sites earlier announced that
- [DF&I Announces New Industry Partner as DataBank Comes On-Net](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-announces-partnership-with-databank/) - ASHBURN, VA — June 13, 2023 — Dark Fiber and Infrastructure, LLC (DF&I), a leading developer, owner and operator of high-capacity dark fiber and conduit networks, today announced that managed data center services provider DataBank has brought its Ashburn campus on-net to DF&I’s Express Connect dark fiber network. The infrastructure provides dedicated access to and
- [DF&I Announces Expansion of its Wholesale Connectivity Solution in Northern Virginia](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-announces-expansion-of-its-wholesale-connectivity-solution-in-northern-virginia/) - ASHBURN, Va., May 15, 2023/PRNewswire/ — Dark Fiber and Infrastructure, LLC (DF&I), a leading developer, owner and operator of high-capacity dark fiber and conduit networks in Northern Virginia and Maryland, today announced that Digital Realty, the leading global provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, is bringing two additional data center
- [DF&I Names Scott Bergs as Chief Executive Officer](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-names-scott-bergs-ceo/) - DF&I Names Scott Bergs as Chief Executive Officer DF&I May 9, 2022 ASHBURN, Va., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dark Fiber and Infrastructure, LLC (DF&I), a leading owner and operator of high-capacity dark fiber and conduit networks in Northern Virginia and Maryland, today announced the appointment of Scott Bergs as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bergs will report to DF&I’s Board of Directors
- [Metro Connect 2022: DF&I Co-Founder & CRO John Schmitt Talks Fiber Builds](https://darkfiberinfra.com/metro-connect-2022-dfi-co-founder-talks-fiber-builds/) - DF&I Founder and Chief Revenue Officer John Schmitt spoke with Digital Infrastructure Investor to discuss industry trends, including the impact of 5G on digital infrastructure, demand drivers, and network expansion plans.
- [DF&I Founder and Chief Revenue Officer John Schmitt spoke with Digital Infrastructure Investor](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-founder-and-chief-revenue-officer-john-schmitt-spoke-with-digital-infrastructure-investor/) - DF&I Founder and Chief Revenue Officer John Schmitt spoke with Digital Infrastructure Investor to discuss industry trends, including the impact of 5G on digital infrastructure, demand drivers, and network expansion plans.
- [DF&I Completes 65-Mile Fiber Route Between Virginia & Maryland](https://darkfiberinfra.com/65-mile-fiber-route-va-md/) - Ashburn Virginia - Dark Fiber and Infrastructure, LLC (DF&I) is closing in on 100% completion of its’ initial network build between Ashburn, VA and Linthicum Heights, MD. Today, the network can already be used to augment every major carrier network in the region looking to provide added diversity, security, and latency reduction between MD and Ashburn, VA.
- [DF&I Selects Hylan as Prime Contractor for New 85-Mile High Capacity Conduit and Fiber Network Build in Northern Virginia](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-selects-hylan-as-prime-contractor-for-new-85-mile-high-capacity-conduit-and-fiber-network-build-in-northern-virginia/) - Ashburn Virginia - Dark Fiber and Infrastructure, LLC (DF&I) is closing in on 100% completion of its’ initial network build between Ashburn, VA and Linthicum Heights, MD. Today, the network can already be used to augment every major carrier network in the region looking to provide added diversity, security, and latency reduction between MD and Ashburn, VA.
- [DF&I is Expanding its’ Hyperscale networks to Serve Arcola and Manassas](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-is-expanding-its-hyperscale-networks-to-serve-arcola-and-manassas/) - Ashburn Virginia - Dark Fiber and Infrastructure, LLC (DF&I) is closing in on 100% completion of its’ initial network build between Ashburn, VA and Linthicum Heights, MD. Today, the network can already be used to augment every major carrier network in the region looking to provide added diversity, security, and latency reduction between MD and Ashburn, VA.
- [Dark Fiber is A Hot Commodity for Data Center Investors](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dark-fiber-is-a-hot-commodity/) - Dark Fiber is A Hot Commodity for Data Center Investors DATA CENTER FRONTIER July 14, 2020 Dark fiber is a hot commodity, as cloud computing platforms seek more network capacity to deliver data across their massive data center campuses. Over the past year, investment firms with data center holdings have been acquiring dark fiber specialists,
- [From  the Trenches](https://darkfiberinfra.com/from-the-trenches/) - From the Trenches JOHN SCHMITT, CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER December 16, 2020 REFLECTIONS ON 2020 AND THE PROMISE OF 2021 From me and our growing DF&I Family, I want to first and foremost, wish you all health and happiness as you finish this year of uncertainty, and look ahead with hope to a New Year. While
- [DF&I Announces Strategic Growth Investment in Response to Growing Demand for High-Capacity Connectivity Solutions](https://darkfiberinfra.com/dfi-accounces-strategic-growth-investment/) - DF&I Announces Strategic Growth Investment in Response to Growing Demand for High-Capacity Connectivity Solutions DF&I June 16, 2020 FUNDING FROM IPI PARTNERS WILL ENABLE LONG_TERM GROWTH AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR NEW MARKET EXPANSIONS. ASHBURN, Va., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dark Fiber & Infrastructure, LLC (“DF&I” or the “Company”) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement

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