Region 16 Education Service Center (ESC) and Duos Edge AI, Inc., a subsidiary of Duos Technologies Group, have partnered to bring unprecedented opportunity to the Texas Panhandle through the launch of a groundbreaking Edge Data Center (EDC) facility in Amarillo. The first of its kind in Texas, this state-of-the-art EDC promises to bridge the digital divide and usher in a new era of connectivity.
The new EDC is set to transform the educational and economic landscape of the region by providing stable, high-speed internet connectivity and scalable IT resources. This leap in technology will empower students across 60 Texas Panhandle public schools with access to cutting-edge educational tools, leveling the playing field with their urban counterparts. In addition, the enhanced connectivity in the area is poised to serve as a catalyst for economic growth, by supporting local businesses and potentially attracting new enterprises to the area.
A launch event to celebrate the new technological hub has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Region 16 ESC’s Bell Street location in Amarillo. The event will showcase the EDC’s innovative capabilities while giving attendees a firsthand look at the facility. Industry leaders, government officials, and representatives from the Autonomy Institute will be present, showing the significance of the project and the impact it is expected to have on the region.
The news of this partnership and groundbreaking new facility comes after the announcement that Duos Technologies Group is collaborating with the Pampa Energy Center to develop high-density Data Center Development Parks spanning over 500 acres in Pampa, Texas, showcasing Duos’ continued commitment to boosting educational and economic opportunities in rural communities through its strategic partnerships and future plans.
As developers in rural areas continue to seek ways of transforming underserved regions into technological hubs, the partnership between Duos Edge AI and Region 16 may serve as a model. This collaboration demonstrates how edge computing solutions can promote equitable access to technology and foster economic development in areas that otherwise risk being left behind as the digital revolution progresses. With a new era of digital infrastructure dawning in Texas, there is much to look forward to in terms of technological innovation and economic transformation.
