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In Memory of Rajat Deb: Inspiring Man of Ideas and Remarkable Silicon Valley Archetype

By Anjuli Deb -- With deep sadness and profound appreciation, we share the passing of LCG's founder, Dr. Rajat K. Deb. He was our president and one of the first entrepreneurs in the computer revolution. He was also our friend, our teacher and mentor, and for a few of us, our father and grandfather.

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Entergy Mississippi Highlights New Benefits from Data Centers Are Reducing Customer Bills

LCG, August 27, 2026--Entergy announced today that new revenues from Mississippi data centers are a primary reason why Entergy Mississippi customers will not see their electricity rates increase this summer. The Mississippi Public Service Commission (MSPC) recently approved a rate plan that keeps Entergy Mississippi’s rates below the national average and prevented what otherwise would have been a $4.87 per month increase in July, compared to June rates. Entergy stated that the elimination of the rate increase is an early example of how data centers are directly benefiting their customers.

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EU Regulators Okay Montedison Takeover

LCG, Aug. 28, 2001--European Union regulators this morning tentatively approved the takeover of Italy's second-largest utility Montedison by Fiat and Electricit de France, but warned that they would reopen the case if EdF begins to exercise control.

"The takeover will not adversely affect competition in the Italian electricity market," the European Commission said in a statement. "Montedison will be controlled by Fiat and the latter has only a small activity in the electricity sector."

But the EU is cautious about EdF's intentions. It is Europe's largest power company and owns 18 percent of Italenergia, the bidding vehicle being used by it, Fiat and a group of banks to acquire Montedison.

The Italian government, more than cautious about EdF's intentions, passed legislation in May to limit the French company's voting rights to 2 percent. Eventually, Italenergia agreed to "voluntarily" accept the 2 percent limit on EdF's vote.

"At the moment it is no doubt that EdF does not have any control, any influence over Italenergia," said European Commission spokeswoman Amelia Torres. "Two percent would not give anyone control."

EdF has earned the watchfulness of the Commission. The French national monopoly was a year late in opening up its own market to competition and then did so to the minimum allowable extent. It has also been aggressive is purchasing utilities in other European nations while denying entry to its own.

The Commission is currently investigating complaints that France provides state aid to EdF, which gives it an unfair competitive advantage, which is against EU rules.

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