Ensuring Business Continuity: Disaster Recovery Solutions in Colocation Environments

Ensuring Business Continuity: Disaster Recovery Solutions in Colocation Environments

Authored by Derek Gillespie

In today’s data-driven landscape, business continuity isn’t just a best practice; it’s a necessity. Enterprises can’t afford to suffer disruptions, downtime or data loss, whether they’re caused by natural disasters, cyberattacks, unexpected outages, or other factors. Today’s businesses face mounting risks from ransomware, system outages, and severe weather events, and the average cost of a data breach continues to climb. When the unexpected happens, it can result in lost revenue, damage to reputations, and operational chaos.

As infrastructure grows more complicated, traditional on-premises disaster recovery strategies often fall short; they’re expensive to maintain, slow to scale, and not well suited for today’s hybrid and cloud-integrated IT environments. For a more agile and proven way to minimize downtime and safeguard mission-critical systems, businesses are turning to colocation environments for a reliable and scalable solution.

Colocation services offer secure and redundant environments for critical IT infrastructure. By leveraging these facilities, enterprises can safeguard systems and data while ensuring rapid recovery when disaster does strike.

Colocation helps with disaster recovery in several ways, including the following:

  • Server Backup
  • System Replication
  • Network Redundancy
  • Server Redundancy
  • Backup Data Storage
  • Location Diversity

To maximize the value of colocation for disaster recovery, businesses should conduct a thorough assessment beforehand to evaluate risks and define clear metrics. Once that assessment is complete, choose a provider with proven redundancy, security, and compliance that matches all business needs. Providers with real-time data replication and multi-site backup strategies are ideal for ensuring business continuity in the event of a disaster. Leveraging the expert support of your chosen disaster recovery partner to regularly test and update disaster recovery plans will help your business adapt to evolving threats so that you stay ahead of the curve.

At 365 Data Centers, we offer all of the above services, in addition to expertise and knowledge from a team of experts ready to work with you to create the best possible protection solution for your business. Our services include several replication features, such as automated failover, failback, and testing, storage agnostic replication between different storage technologies, and more. We also guarantee a 100% power uptime SLA for customers with primary and redundant circuits, and a 99.999% uptime SLA for network services, backed by continuous monitoring and expert support.

Colocation is more than a safe place for your servers; it’s a strategic and forward-thinking investment in your business continuity. By taking the initiative to create a strategic disaster recovery plan and doing the research to find the best possible provider for your needs, you can empower your enterprise to recover faster, minimize losses, and stay resilient in the face of disruptions. Downtime is not an option in the modern era of business, and colocation delivers the continuity your business deserves. If you’re interested in learning more about how we can support your disaster recovery efforts, visit: https://365datacenters.com/disaster-recovery/.

 

The Role of Edge Computing in Modern Data Center Strategies

The Role of Edge Computing in Modern Data Center Strategies

Authored by Sam Zurzolo

Edge computing has revolutionized the data center landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for businesses to enhance operations and deliver superior user experiences. At 365 Data Centers, we’ve seen the transformative power of edge computing and its impact on modern data center strategies firsthand.

Edge computing has several advantages, bringing data processing closer to the source and enabling faster response times and more efficient data handling. This approach offers key benefits. For example, by processing data closer to its origin, edge computing significantly reduces latency, enabling real-time responses crucial for applications like autonomous vehicles, telemedicine, and augmented reality.

In addition, edge computing analyzes and filters data locally, reducing the amount of information transmitted to centralized data centers and optimizing bandwidth usage. Organizations can also expand capacity incrementally, allowing for improved scalability without overburdening core infrastructure. Plus, distributed edge nodes provide redundancy, ensuring continuity of operations even if one node fails.

When considering whether edge computing is the right next step for your business, it’s important to assess current infrastructure to determine specific areas where edge computing would address limitations or improve performance. If your business has applications that require low latency, real-time processing, or improved data security, these are areas in which edge computing could enhance your infrastructure.

Analyzing data needs is also beneficial. Consider the volume of data your organization generates and determine whether processing it closer to the source would be beneficial. Next, evaluate the potential cost savings in data transmission, storage, and processing that edge computing might provide. Edge computing can also offer enhanced security due to localized processing, which may be beneficial if your organization handles sensitive data.

Edge computing is a powerful tool for businesses looking to better their data processing capabilities and drive innovation and growth. If adopting edge computing aligns with your company’s overall digital transformation strategy and business goals, 365 Data Centers is here to help you navigate this transition with reliable and secure solutions and expert insights.

By embracing edge computing, businesses can unlock new levels of performance, efficiency, and innovation. In today’s landscape, prioritizing edge computing in data center strategies is essential for enterprises to remain competitive. At 365 Data Centers, we’re committed to helping our clients leverage the power of edge computing. Our comprehensive infrastructure-as-a-service solutions, available across 20 data centers with reach to an additional 125 network PoPs, makes it easy for businesses to implement robust edge strategies.

Hybrid Solutions: Seamlessly Integrating Colocation and Cloud Services

Hybrid Solutions: Seamlessly Integrating Colocation and Cloud Services

Authored by Eric Thelen

As enterprises navigate the complexities of digital transformation, many are discovering that a one-size-fits-all approach to application architecture and IT infrastructure no longer works. While some applications benefit from the scalability and flexibility of public clouds, others may require the security, control, performance, and cost benefits offered by colocation or data center-provided cloud services. This realization has led to the popularity of hybrid solutions, which combine these approaches.

Colocation services, often referred to as “colo,” involve housing an organization’s IT infrastructure (such as servers, storage, and networking equipment) in a third-party data center. Instead of maintaining their own data centers, businesses can rent space within these facilities, which provide power, cooling, physical security, and connectivity. At 365 Data Centers, we offer carrier-dense, state-of-the-art colocation facilities across 20 markets in the U.S., providing businesses with a secure and reliable environment for their mission-critical infrastructure. These services include 24/7/365 support, monitoring, robust power and cooling systems, high-level physical security, and compliance with industry standards.

Cloud services, on the other hand, deliver the flexibility and scalability of on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable resources, including servers, storage, and networking along with other value-added services. Public clouds have become a popular choice; however, for some applications, public cloud is not the answer. For instance, some companies seek a higher degree of control, security, and privacy for certain applications. Also, some applications are cost-prohibitive to run in public clouds due to the high costs of egress, servers, storage, and network. Further, some applications have challenges associated with latency and performance. At 365, our cloud solutions can help alleviate some of the challenges associated with public cloud.

The Power of Hybrid Solutions

By combining colocation, data center-provided clouds, and public clouds, companies can create a tailored IT architecture that addresses their unique requirements, effectively achieving the best of both worlds. For example, bandwidth-intensive, performance-sensitive applications can be hosted on customer-owned hardware in colocation or on data center-provided clouds at the edge. Not only can it be more cost-effective, but having their applications closer to their end users, achieves a better user experience. Since you can seamlessly connect these architectures to public cloud, you can still complement the benefits of public cloud to support other needs of an application.

Another use case is industries with strict regulatory requirements; a hybrid solution can strike an ideal balance. Sensitive data can be collocated in secure facilities, adhering to compliance standards such as HIPAA or data residency. Meanwhile, data and applications that do not require the same measures can leverage the scalability and flexibility of data center-provided cloud or public cloud. In a similar vein, leveraging both colocation and cloud services enhances disaster recovery and business continuity, since critical data and applications can be replicated across multiple locations.

When considering a hybrid solution, it is essential to carefully plan out application architecture and IT infrastructure to ensure seamless integration between colocation and cloud services. Keeping future growth in mind is also critical. With a well-planned hybrid solution, businesses can unlock an optimal balance of cost, performance, security, and scalability to maximize the business value of their applications.  At 365 Data Centers, we are committed to helping businesses leverage the full potential of hybrid solutions.

 

365 Data Centers and InterServer Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Capabilities in the New Jersey Market

365 Data Centers and InterServer Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Capabilities in the New Jersey Market

NORWALK, CT – January 7, 2025 – 365 Data Centers (“365”), a leading provider of network-centric colocation, network, cloud and other managed services, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with InterServer, a renowned web hosting and managed services provider specializing in customized bare metal solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance and expand the companies’ joint capabilities, particularly in the growing New Jersey market.

The partnership between 365 Data Centers and InterServer leverages the strengths of both companies to deliver comprehensive IT infrastructure solutions. With its network of 20 data centers across the U.S., including multiple locations in New Jersey such as Carlstadt and Bridgewater, 365 Data Centers was a strategic move for InterServer to select as its newest colocation provider. This decision aligns with InterServer’s ongoing efforts to expand its presence beyond the Secaucus market, which has traditionally been the company’s core operational hub.

Both companies are committed to expanding their presence in the New Jersey market, capitalizing on the region’s strategic importance as a data center hub. New Jersey’s proximity to New York City, robust infrastructure, and emerging status as a cable landing destination for subsea data traffic make it an ideal location for data center growth.

“365 Data Centers is excited to partner with InterServer to deliver cutting-edge IT infrastructure solutions,” said Bob DeSantis, CEO of 365 Data Centers. “Our network-centric data centers in New Jersey, combined with InterServer’s expertise in web hosting and cloud services, will provide businesses in the region with unparalleled access to secure, reliable, and scalable IT services.”

“We’re looking forward to forging a great path forward with 365 and we believe that there is a tremendous amount of growth to be had with this partnership,” stated Mike Lavrik, Co-Founder of InterServer. “We’re really looking to build our relationship with 365 and take it to the next level. We feel that there’s an adjacency and a solid partnership to be forged ahead, particularly as we continue to expand our footprint in the New Jersey market.”

For more information about 365 Data Centers and InterServer’s services, please visit https://365datacenters.com and https://www.interserver.net/.

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About 365 Data Centers

365 Data Centers is a leading provider of hybrid Data Center solutions in 20 primarily edge markets. Along with network-centric Data Centers in Alpharetta (GA), Aurora (CO), Boca Raton (FL), Bridgewater (NJ), Buffalo (NY), Carlstadt (NJ), Chicago (IL), Commack (NY), Detroit (MI), Fort Lauderdale (FL), Herndon (VA), Nashville (TN), Marlborough (MA), Philadelphia-University City (PA), Philadelphia Downtown (PA), New York City (NY), Rancho Cordova (CA), Richardson (TX), Smyrna (GA), and Tampa (FL), the company also operates a resilient, low latency, nationwide fiber network and four cloud regions. 365 serves more than 1,400 customers.

365’s robust, carrier-neutral ecosystem and secure, reliable edge colocation, network connectivity, internet access, DRaaS, BaaS, cloud computing and storage, and business continuity services help organizations reduce costs, drive innovation, and improve their customer experience. 365 Data Centers supports mission-critical application infrastructure by providing industry leading Service Level Agreement protections and adhering to industry standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, SSAE 18, and ISAE 3402. 365 Data Centers’ corporate office is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. For more information, please visit: https://365datacenters.com/

About InterServer

InterServer has been a cornerstone of the hosting industry for the past 25 years, with a strong presence centered in the Secaucus, NJ region. The company offers a diverse range of hosting solutions, including web hosting, VPS, and tailored Bare Metal deployments, catering to a wide array of client needs. With its robust network and state-of-the-art infrastructure, InterServer effectively serves a global customer base, delivering reliable and scalable solutions that have stood the test of time.

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Colocation vs. Cloud: How to Choose the Right Solution for Your Business

Colocation vs. Cloud: How to Choose the Right Solution for Your Business

When it comes to managing your IT infrastructure, choosing between colocation or cloud for your enterprise may be overwhelming. Both options offer unique advantages, and choosing the right solution can significantly impact your organization’s efficiency, scalability, and bottom line. At 365 Data Centers, we pride ourselves on being able to guide you in making the right decision for your business.

While colocation involves renting physical space in a third-party data center to house your own servers and hardware, cloud services provide virtualized computing resources over the internet, eliminating the need for on-site hardware management. Each option brings to the table unique factors to consider, such as cost effectiveness, security and compliance, and customization potential. Some organizations also opt for a hybrid approach, combining the strengths of each solution to optimize costs and enhance business continuity and disaster recovery. Whichever route you choose, it’s essential to select a solution that integrates well with your existing IT infrastructure.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution, since each enterprise presents a unique scenario with its own set of needs. To identify the best fit for your business, consider the following:

  • Assess Your Current Infrastructure: Do you have existing hardware investments? If so, colocation may be the most cost-effective option.
  • Understand Your Customization Needs: Will you need full authority over your hardware and software components? Colocation provides more options for control, allowing for extensive customization depending on the requirements of your business.
  • Evaluate Your Growth Trajectory: At what rate do you anticipate your business to grow? Fast-growing startups might benefit from the instant scalability that cloud offers, while businesses with predictable, steady growth may favor colocation’s planned expansion.
  • Consider Your Technical Expertise: Does your business have an in-house IT team? Cloud services often come with built-in support, while colocation requires more in-house expertise.
  • Analyze Your Budget Structure: Do you plan for monthly expenses or long-term investments? Cloud services may be more appealing if you prefer predictable monthly expenses with their pay-as-you-go models, while colocation requires a higher payment upfront for long-term savings overall.
  • Review Compliance Requirements: Does your industry have strict data handling regulations? If that is the case, colocation may be the best fit for your business since it allows you to implement custom security measures and maintain physical control over data.

At 365 Data Centers, we are committed to helping you navigate these questions and choices. Our team of experts can assist in designing a tailored solution that aligns with your business objectives, whether that’s a pure colocation setup, a cloud-based infrastructure, or a hybrid model that combines the best of both worlds. Our cloud services include dedicated, secure high-speed connectivity to all major public clouds, design, delivery, and management of a secure cloud infrastructure in our cloud environment, disaster recovery and business continuity, and data and file storage solutions. We also provide robust colocation services, with 20 facilities managed by our experienced technical staff to ensure that your equipment stays online. With a broad portfolio of solutions, we work to ensure that your IT infrastructure aligns with your business strategy and needs so that you are positioned for long-term success in the digital age. For more information on how our solutions can benefit your business, visit: https://365datacenters.com/

365 Data Centers Partners with Connectbase to Enhance Visibility and Streamline Connectivity

365 Data Centers Partners with Connectbase to Enhance Visibility and Streamline Connectivity

NORWALK, CT – December 10, 2024 – 365 Data Centers (“365”), a leading provider of network-centric colocation, network, cloud and other managed services, today announced a strategic partnership with Connectbase, the global ecosystem for buying and selling connectivity. This collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing the visibility of 365 Data Centers’ extensive infrastructure and streamlining connectivity procurement processes.

As a result of the partnership, 20 of 365 Data Centers’ facilities will be listed on the Connectbase ecosystem, providing unprecedented greater visibility to a wider range of potential customers and partners. 365’s 125 nationwide Points-of-Presence (PoPs) and backbone network will also be accessible through Connectbase. In addition, the partnership includes 365’s cloud services nodes, offering a comprehensive view of its infrastructure ecosystem. Automated quoting capabilities will be implemented as well, significantly reducing the time and effort required for connectivity procurement.

“This partnership with Connectbase represents a strategic investment in enhancing our market presence and operational efficiency,” said Derek Gillepsie, CRO of 365 Data Centers. “By showcasing our entire infrastructure on the Connectbase ecosystem, we’re ensuring that our customers, partners, and the carrier wholesale community have complete visibility into our assets and locations.”

“We are thrilled to welcome 365 Data Centers to the Connectbase ecosystem,” said Ben Edmond, CEO and Founder of Connectbase. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to bring transparency and efficiency to the connectivity industry. By integrating 365’s extensive network of data centers, PoPs, and cloud nodes into our ecosystem, we’re providing our users with unparalleled access to critical infrastructure information.

The collaboration is set to revolutionize 365 Data Centers’ interactions with the market, giving customers using the Connectbase ecosystem immediate access to detailed information about 365’s data centers, including power capacity and available services.

The integration of 365 Data Centers’ assets into the Connectbase ecosystem is expected to be completed by the end of this year. This move aligns with 365 Data Centers’ commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions in the rapidly evolving data center and connectivity landscape.

For more information about 365 Data Centers and Connectbase’s services, please visit https://365datacenters.com and https://www.connectbase.com/.

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About 365 Data Centers

365 Data Centers is a leading provider of hybrid Data Center solutions in 20 primarily edge markets. Along with network-centric Data Centers in Alpharetta (GA), Aurora (CO), Boca Raton (FL), Bridgewater (NJ), Buffalo (NY), Carlstadt (NJ), Chicago (IL), Commack (NY), Detroit (MI), Fort Lauderdale (FL), Herndon (VA), Nashville (TN), Marlborough (MA), Philadelphia-University City (PA), Philadelphia Downtown (PA), New York City (NY), Rancho Cordova (CA), Richardson (TX), Smyrna (GA), and Tampa (FL), the company also operates a resilient, low latency, nationwide fiber network and four cloud regions. 365 serves more than 1,400 customers.

365’s robust, carrier-neutral ecosystem and secure, reliable edge colocation, network connectivity, internet access, DRaaS, BaaS, cloud computing and storage, and business continuity services help organizations reduce costs, drive innovation, and improve their customer experience. 365 Data Centers supports mission-critical application infrastructure by providing industry leading Service Level Agreement protections and adhering to industry standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, SSAE 18, and ISAE 3402. 365 Data Centers’ corporate office is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. For more information, please visit: https://365datacenters.com/

About Connectbase

Connectbase is the global ecosystem for buying and selling connectivity. Designed to streamline interactions between buyers and sellers across the globe, Connectbase offers a dynamic and comprehensive ecosystem for all connectivity stakeholders. By connecting over 400 service providers and their largest channel partners we enable seamless digital transactions, greater transparency, and faster deal execution. With over 3.4 billion locations managed globally Connectbase’s reach is unparalleled, delivering trusted data to enhance market opportunities, helping providers and channel partners thrive in the evolving market.

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365 Data Centers Closes Debt Refinancing

365 Data Centers Closes Debt Refinancing

NORWALK, CT – December 4, 2024 — 365 Data Centers, a leading provider of network-centric colocation, connectivity, cloud, and business continuity solutions, today announced that it has refinanced a portion of its outstanding debt. The refinancing results in additional cash on the Company’s balance sheet and increased cash flow to support revenue growth initiatives, including infrastructure improvements to support higher density deployments.

“This refinancing provides us with the capital needed to fund our growth objectives and reinforces our ongoing commitment to provide cutting-edge Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions to our customers,” said Bob DeSantis, CEO of 365 Data Centers. “We are pleased to add Phoenix Merchant Partners to our existing group of industry-recognized lenders and appreciate its partnership and ability to tailor a 365 customer focused financing.”

“We have known Bob and 365 Data Centers for several years and are pleased to once again work with the Company to support its continued provision of innovative IaaS solutions,” said Colbey Arden, Partner at Phoenix Merchant Partners.

For more information about 365 Data Centers, visit: www.365datacenters.com.

About 365 Data Centers

365 Data Centers is a leading provider of hybrid Data Center solutions in 20 primarily edge markets. Along with network-centric Data Centers in Alpharetta (GA), Aurora (CO), Boca Raton (FL), Bridgewater (NJ), Buffalo (NY), Carlstadt (NJ), Chicago (IL), Commack (NY), Detroit (MI), Fort Lauderdale (FL), Herndon (VA), Nashville (TN), Marlborough (MA), Philadelphia-University City (PA), Philadelphia Downtown (PA), New York City (NY), Rancho Cordova (CA), Richardson (TX), Smyrna (GA), and Tampa (FL), the company also operates a resilient, low latency, nationwide fiber network and four cloud regions. 365 serves more than 1,400 customers.

365’s robust, carrier-neutral ecosystem and secure, reliable edge colocation, network connectivity, internet access, DRaaS, BaaS, cloud computing and storage, and business continuity services help organizations reduce costs, drive innovation, and improve their customer experience. 365 Data Centers supports mission-critical application infrastructure by providing industry leading Service Level Agreement protections and adhering to industry standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, SSAE 18, and ISAE 3402. 365 Data Centers’ corporate office is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. For more information, please visit: https://365datacenters.com/

About Phoenix Merchant Partners

Phoenix Merchant Partners is an independent investment firm focused on providing broad financing solutions to the middle-market universe of companies. The team of twenty-one includes thirteen experienced investment personnel and eight seasoned business professionals. The Firm leverages an integrated approach, leaning heavily on structuring skills to build long-term partnerships and bring the experience and track record of a leading team of investment professionals to lending solutions in underserved markets. For more information, please visit https://phoenix-merchant.com/.

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Space and Power Management: Optimizing Your Data Center Footprint

Space and Power Management: Optimizing Your Data Center Footprint

Efficient space and power management are increasingly crucial for data centers to maximize performance, reduce costs and minimize environmental impact in today’s digital landscape. At 365 Data Centers, we understand the importance of optimizing our data center footprint to meet the ever-growing demands of modern enterprises without compromising reliability, efficiency or scalability.

Efficient Space Utilization

The 365 Data Centers network spans 20 interconnected data centers across the United States, so maximizing the use of available space is essential to ensure data center optimization in each location. Strategies to achieve this goal can include:

  • High-Density Configurations: Implementing high-density server racks can significantly increase computing power per square foot, allowing for a more efficient use of space while reducing the data center’s overall footprint.
  • Hot and Cold Aisle Containment: Proper airflow management is crucial for both space and power efficiency. Implementing hot and cold aisle containment systems helps separate hot exhaust air from cool supply air, improving cooling efficiency and allowing for higher rack densities.
  • Modular Design: Adopting a modular approach to data center design provides opportunity for scalability and flexibility, allowing for capacity to be added as needed, which optimizes space utilization while preventing overprovisioning.

Capacity Planning and Management

Effective capacity planning is crucial for optimizing your data center footprint. Utilizing predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms can help forecast future capacity needs, allowing for proactive planning and avoiding overprovisioning. The implementation of robust asset management systems can also ensure efficient utilization of  resources and help to identify underutilized or obsolete equipment. In addition, integrating cloud services helps optimize on-premises infrastructure usage and provide flexibility in capacity management.

Power Management Strategies

Effective power management goes a long way in reducing energy consumption and operational costs. At 365 Data Centers, we strive to ensure optimal power usage across our facilities. Monitoring a data center’s Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) regularly helps identify areas for improvement in energy efficiency. In addition, the implementation of intelligent power distribution units (PDUs) allows for real-time monitoring and control of power consumption at the rack level, enabling better capacity planning and helping to identify opportunities for power optimization.

Continuous Monitoring and Optimization

Maintaining an optimized data center footprint is an ongoing endeavor that entails continuous monitoring and improvement. Conducting periodic audits of data center infrastructure and ensuring that staff is well-trained in best practices for space and power management are crucial aspects of that maintenance. 365 Data Centers provides 24/7/365 monitoring by trained professionals, ensuring security and reliability. For that reason, we guarantee 100% uptime of power for customers with primary and redundant circuits and are equipped to offer an ideal perfect environment to scale with growing business needs.

At 365 Data Centers, we are committed to optimizing our data center footprint through effective space and power management strategies. By implementing these approaches, we can ensure that our data centers operate at the highest possible efficiency, reducing operational costs and minimizing environmental impact. As the demand for data center services continues to grow, optimizing infrastructure and ensuring seamless scalability are essential. For more information on how our solutions can benefit your business, visit www.365datacenters.com.

365 Data Centers Appoints Derek Gillespie as Chief Revenue Officer

365 Data Centers Appoints Derek Gillespie as Chief Revenue Officer

Eric Thelen Joins as SVP of Sales and Customer Success -
New Appointments Bolster the Management Team

NORWALK, CT – November 12, 2024 — 365 Data Centers, a leading provider of network-centric colocation, cloud solutions and connectivity, announces the addition of Derek Gillespie as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), bolstering the company’s management team to propel the company for the next phase of growth. Gillespie brings more than 25 years of proven sales leadership experience to his role, where he will be responsible for driving revenue growth of the organization across the company’s existing 1,400 colocation, connectivity, business continuity and managed service customers, while driving business development across key verticals including finance, healthcare, research/education and manufacturing.

Gillespie’s proven enterprise sales leadership and experience, particularly across colocation, connectivity and managed services, will drive new and incremental sales across the company’s facilities in 20 primarily edge markets. Gillespie comes to 365 with more than 25 years of experience in the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) space and has been recognized for his leadership and business acumen on a global scale.

Prior to joining 365 Data Centers, Gillespie was the Chief Sales Officer at Zayo, which became one of the largest privately held operators of global communications infrastructure worldwide during his 9-year tenure. Prior to that, he served as the CRO at Cosentry, the leading provider of public, private and hybrid IaaS companies in the Midwest. Before joining Cosentry, he spent 11 years at Savvis, serving in various leadership functions of the business, transforming the sales organization into one of the leading providers of colocation, managing hosting and cloud services in the US, Europe and Asia.

“I am thrilled to welcome Derek to the 365 Data Centers organization. He is an industry-recognized commercial sales strategist with a stellar track record of building high-performing sales teams and accelerating growth for market-leading companies. This appointment augments our formidable management team that is shaping the next phase of growth for the company,” commented Bob DeSantis, CEO of 365 Data Centers. “As a longstanding customer of Derek’s, I know first-hand the value he puts into his relationships, including the commitment to details and attention to setting and exceeding expectations. I have no doubt that his passion, experience, and commitment to success will have a positive and lasting impact on our business.”

“I’m thrilled to join 365 Data Centers as their new CRO at this exciting juncture of my career,” added Gillespie. “The company’s nationwide footprint of colocation facilities, extensive network and interconnection partners coupled with direct cloud onramps, managed services and business continuity solutions provides a competitive portfolio of solutions for the enterprise market. Coupled with the ability to deliver these services under a single MSA and invoice, I am excited to herald in a new era of growth for the company, while bringing industry-leading solutions to businesses navigating the ever-changing digital landscape.” 

In addition to Gillespie’s appointment, 365 Data Centers is pleased to announce that Eric Thelen has joined the company as SVP of Sales and Customer Success. With over 20 years of experience driving sales strategy and growth in the technology space, Thelen brings deep expertise in leveraging transformational technologies to drive business value. He has demonstrated success in creating repeatable processes that produce profitable and predictable revenue streams. Thelen’s wealth of experience in the information technology industry and reputation for building high-performing teams by establishing a culture of learning, innovation, transformation, trust and customer obsession will be invaluable to 365 Data Centers’ continued growth and success.

About 365 Data Centers

365 Data Centers is a leading provider of hybrid Data Center solutions in 20 primarily edge markets. Along with network-centric Data Centers in Alpharetta (GA), Aurora (CO), Boca Raton (FL), Bridgewater (NJ), Buffalo (NY), Carlstadt (NJ), Chicago (IL), Commack (NY), Detroit (MI), Fort Lauderdale (FL), Herndon (VA), Nashville (TN), Marlborough (MA), Philadelphia-University City (PA), Philadelphia Downtown (PA), New York City (NY), Rancho Cordova (CA), Richardson (TX), Smyrna (GA), and Tampa (FL), the company also operates a resilient, low latency, nationwide fiber network and four cloud regions. 365 serves more than 1,400 customers.

365’s robust, carrier-neutral ecosystem and secure, reliable edge colocation, network connectivity, internet access, DRaaS, BaaS, cloud computing and storage, and business continuity services help organizations reduce costs, drive innovation, and improve their customer experience. 365 Data Centers supports mission-critical application infrastructure by providing industry leading Service Level Agreement protections and adhering to industry standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, SSAE 18, and ISAE 3402. 365 Data Centers’ corporate office is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. For more information, please visit: https://365datacenters.com/

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The Advantages of Choosing a Data Center Provider with a Proprietary Network

The Advantages of Choosing a Data Center Provider with a Proprietary Network

Authored By Bob DeSantis, CEO

Data is the new currency and choosing the right data center provider is a strategic decision that can significantly impact your business’s success. As CEO at 365 Data Centers, I want to share why opting for a data center provider with a proprietary network is a decision that offers unparalleled advantages.

Data center providers like 365 Data Centers offer a level of flexibility that is often unmatched by larger, more rigid institutional providers. Our entrepreneurial culture allows us to tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring that businesses can scale efficiently and respond swiftly to market changes. Our proprietary network, developed over the past seven years, is a testament to 365’s commitment to providing bespoke connectivity solutions that cater to diverse business requirements.

Enhanced Security and Superior Connectivity

Security is a paramount concern for any business handling sensitive data. By choosing a colocation provider with a proprietary network, you gain enhanced control over your data security. Our network-centric model includes advanced security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems and encryption protocols. These are designed to protect data from cyber threats while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ability to manage and customize security protocols provides peace of mind and reduces the risk of data breaches.

365’s proprietary network spans 20 interconnected data centers and 125 additional network Points of Presence (PoPs) across the United States, ensuring seamless connectivity and high performance. This extensive network infrastructure supports efficient data transfer, reduces latency and enhances the overall performance of your IT operations. With over 700 peering partners, we offer cost-effective internet connectivity that is both reliable, diverse and robust, enabling your business to operate without the hindrance of connectivity issues.

Cost-Effective Solutions and Strategic Partnerships

Operational efficiency and cost savings are critical in today’s competitive business environment. Our network solutions are designed to optimize data routing and minimize energy consumption, aligning with sustainability goals while reducing operational costs. By choosing an independent network-centric colocation provider, you benefit from competitive pricing models and the ability to negotiate terms that best suit your business needs. 365 Data Centers are not bound by the pricing, contractual and/or operational policy and procedure constraints inherent to the business culture of larger providers. This enables 365 to forge strategic partnerships and tailored solutions that drive innovation. Our direct connectivity to public clouds and enterprise cloud solutions facilitate hybrid cloud deployments, offering the flexibility and efficiency that modern businesses require. This ability to innovate and adapt quickly to technological advancements ensures that our customers are always at the forefront of digital transformation.

We are committed to providing exceptional service and support, ensuring that our clients have access to the resources they need to thrive. Our comprehensive suite of services, including colocation, cross connects, Layer 1, 2, and 3 network connectivity, cloud compute and storage, back-up, disaster recovery, and business continuity, is bundled under a single master service agreement, simplifying administration and management  to enhance the client experience.

Choosing a network-centric colocation and other managed services provider with a proprietary network offers significant advantages in flexibility, security, reliability, connectivity, cost efficiency, management and innovation. At 365 Data Centers, we are dedicated to delivering this value proposition to our clients, empowering them to succeed in a data-driven world. For more information on how we can enhance your business operations, visit www.365datacenters.com.