Crosstown Fiber is excited to announce its participation in Metro Connect USA 2025, taking place February 24-26, 2025, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Florida. As a leading developer, owner, and operator of high-capacity underground fiber networks, Crosstown Fiber delivers scalable infrastructure supporting large-scale data deployments across the Chicago metro area and beyond.
Representing Crosstown Fiber at the event will be Michael Underdown, President & CEO; Patrick Sullivan, Business Development Executive; and Rick Pipala, Network Sales Consultant. The team looks forward to engaging with industry leaders, exploring strategic partnerships, and discussing the evolving landscape of fiber connectivity for AI, cloud, and enterprise applications.
Driving Innovation in High-Capacity Fiber Infrastructure
As digital transformation accelerates, industries such as AI/ML, cloud computing, fintech, healthcare, and education require low-latency, high-bandwidth solutions to support increasing data demands and optimize performance. With nearly 1.3 million feet of fiber installed, Crosstown Fiber is at the forefront of this shift, continuously expanding its network to meet growing connectivity needs.
Crosstown Fiber’s participation in Metro Connect USA 2025 offers an ideal platform to enhance brand visibility, network with industry decision-makers, drive lead generation, and form strategic partnerships that accelerate growth in the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
Key Industry Trends to Watch
- AI and High-Capacity Fiber: The industry is shifting its focus from network availability to capacity, driven by AI, cloud expansion, and data-heavy applications. Investments in scalable, high-fiber-count infrastructure are critical for meeting future demand. The rise of AI is intensifying the need for high-capacity fiber to support real-time processing, edge computing, and data center connectivity.
- Scalable Network Solutions: Crosstown Fiber’s focus on multi-duct fiber systems, managed wavelengths, and secure network architectures provides flexible, scalable, and resilient connectivity. These innovations ensure that AI, cloud, next-gen enterprise applications have the immediate capacity needed to meet evolving demands.
- Fiber Investment and Consolidation: The fiber industry continues to see significant investment, driving new deployments and rapid improvement in connectivity across the US. However, penetration rates for some ISPs have been lower than expected, impacting returns. Industry experts will discuss evolving fiber investments and potential consolidation in the market.
Connect with Crosstown Fiber at Metro Connect USA 2025
As Crosstown Fiber continues to expand its high-capacity fiber network and push the boundaries of scalable connectivity solutions, the team looks forward to insightful discussions and new opportunities at Metro Connect USA 2025.
To learn more about Metro Connect, please visit here. The event takes place on February 24-26, 2025 at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – registration is still open for those interested in attending.
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