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Springfield Tech Park Boosts Internet with $5M Upgrade

2/5/2026

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The Springfield Technology Park in Massachusetts is upgrading infrastructure to boost internet traffic with $1–$5 million.
Massachusetts designated the park as a TechHub and funded a $1 million feasibility study for a quantum accelerator.
The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center will be a major AI resource, backed by a $31 million state grant and six universities' funds.
Martin Hannigan, Lightboard CEO, urged greater capacity to meet future demands.

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The Springfield Technology Park in Massachusetts is upgrading infrastructure to boost internet traffic with $1–$5 million.
Massachusetts designated the park as a TechHub and funded a $1 million feasibility study for a quantum accelerator.
The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center will be a major AI resource, backed by a $31 million state grant and six universities' funds.
Martin Hannigan, Lightboard CEO, urged greater capacity to meet future demands.