Low Voltage Nation Newsletter - February 16, 2026

Low Voltage Nation
February 16, 2026

Low Voltage Nation Newsletter

February 16, 2026

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Industry professionals are focusing on critical infrastructure vulnerabilities as new reports reveal AI systems may autonomously trigger shutdowns without external attacks, while Anthropic's CEO warns that miscalculating data center investment timelines by even two years could prove catastrophic for companies racing to build AI infrastructure. This week's edition features 5 breaking industry developments, 5 new project opportunities requiring immediate attention, 5 open positions emphasizing network and security expertise that commands premium compensation, and spotlights on 3 companies navigating the evolving landscape of AI-driven data center expansion and security integration challenges.

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Latest News & Trends

AI will likely shut down critical infrastructure on its own, no attackers required

Feb 14, 2026 | Network World

FTC digs deeper into Microsoft’s bundling and licensing practices

Feb 14, 2026 | Network World

Anthropic CEO on AI data center spend: "If you’re off by a couple years, it can be ruinous"

Feb 13, 2026 | Data Center Dynamics

Nvidia claims 10x cost savings with open-source inference models

Feb 13, 2026 | Network World

IT bonuses reward network, security skills that can’t be automated

Feb 13, 2026 | Network World

Brandt prints 1,136 points in a data center in just 5 hours, 5x faster than traditional processes

Feb 13, 2026 | Data Center Dynamics

The Power Imperative: A New Foundation for Custom Integration

Feb 13, 2026 | CE Pro

IBM Research: When AI and quantum merge

Feb 12, 2026 | Network World

The 2026 CE Pro State of the Industry: Navigating an Era of Muted Optimism and Professional Maturity

Feb 12, 2026 | CE Pro

Cisco highlights memory costs, Silicon One growth in Q2 recap

Feb 12, 2026 | Network World

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New Jobs

Service Technician (High-End Resi AV, Lighting, Shading, Control) | 200 West Church Road, King of Prussia PA 19406

Posted Feb 16, 2026 • $25 - $40 hourly

Alarm Service Technician (High-End Resi) | 200 West Church Road, King of Prussia PA 19406

Posted Feb 16, 2026 • $25 - $37 hourly

Access Control Technician | Clearwater, FL

Posted Feb 14, 2026

Low Voltage Technician | Columbus, OH

Posted Feb 14, 2026

Low Voltage Technician | Little Rock, AR

Posted Feb 14, 2026

New Projects

Low Voltage Project | Sidon, MS

Date Posted: Feb 15, 2026

Structured Cabling Project | Somersworth, NH

Date Posted: Feb 15, 2026

Cable Pulling & Termination Project | Brownsville, TX

Date Posted: Feb 15, 2026

Starlink Installation | Gallup, NM

Date Posted: Feb 15, 2026

Brivo Access Control Project | Denver, CO

Date Posted: Feb 15, 2026

Company Spotlights

Las Vegas Data, llc

Licensed Nevada Low Voltage contractor.

TREIN Management

Low Voltage, New Construction, IT Work, Physical Security, Access Control and Surveillance Systems

Eaton

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This newsletter was created with love by a fellow Low Voltage Technician on February 16, 2026

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