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Posted August 18, 2026

GulfStar Featured in ACG Magazine’s “Servicing the Data Center Boom”

"AI infrastructure is going to create new jobs and businesses to not just erect but also maintain and preserve data centers in the coming years." –Colt Luedde, Managing Director GulfStar Group

GulfStar was recently featured in ACG Magazine’s “Servicing the Data Center Boom,” part of the publication’s Business Services Report 2026.

As AI infrastructure continues to expand, the article examines the opportunities emerging for businesses supporting the development, maintenance and operation of data centers, as well as challenges related to power, resources and community concerns.

Colt Luedde shares GulfStar’s perspective on the opportunities ahead and the importance of finding the right balance as the industry continues to scale. Colt has advised on multiple transactions involving businesses supporting the data center and AI infrastructure markets, giving him firsthand perspective on the market dynamics and challenges shaping the industry.

The article also highlights the recent merger of Fleaux Services and SCS Technologies to form SCS Industrials, an AI infrastructure-related transaction led by Tom Hargrove.

View the full report here.

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