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Open U.S. data center map · Using and citing the data

October 2026: one headline number

The Atlas news log documents 69 source-dated entries in October 2026.

Selected documented entries, not a count of newly announced projects, operating buildings or all developments. Publication, review and scheduled event dates have different meanings.

Calculation: Count distinct entry IDs whose source publication date falls in this month and is no later than the snapshot date, with a retained source URL.

69 source-dated entries by category in October 2026
Source: Data Centers Atlas news log. Every entry, source and calculation · Calculation data (JSON) · Chart image (SVG)

Monthly archive

Updated . What changed: Dated news log reviewed; the monthly calculation retains every original source.