Scaling Your Infrastructure: From Colocation to Cloud and Back

Scaling Your Infrastructure: From Colocation to Cloud and Back

Authored by Charlie Dankner, Chief Sales Officer

The decision to scale your IT infrastructure shouldn’t feel like choosing sides. For too long, businesses have been told they must pick between colocation and cloud – as if committing to one means abandoning the other. After more than 20 years in this industry working for companies that focus on data center or bare metal/cloud and even a combination of both, I can tell you that the most successful client deployments that I’ve seen aren’t the ones that plant their flag in a single camp. They’re the ones understanding that infrastructure strategy is about flexibility, optimization, and having the right tool for the right job.

The Reality of Hybrid Infrastructure

Here’s what we see happening in the market today: Companies migrate workloads to public cloud seeking agility and scalability, only to discover that certain applications become cost-prohibitive due to egress fees, storage costs, and performance challenges. According to recent research from Barclays, 86% of enterprise CIOs are now planning to repatriate at least some public cloud workloads back to private cloud or on-premises infrastructure. At the same time, Gartner forecasts that by 2027, 90% of organizations will adopt hybrid cloud strategies for better flexibility and redundancy.​

The truth is, your infrastructure needs are more nuanced than any single solution can address. McKinsey reported in August 2025 that global demand for data center capacity is expected to triple by 2030, driven largely by AI workloads. This explosive growth is exposing the limitations of relying solely on traditional cloud infrastructure and pushing organizations to rethink how and where they run compute.​

When to Scale Where

The key to successful infrastructure scaling is understanding which workload placement delivers the best value. IDC research shows that planned and unplanned egress charges alone account for approximately 6% of total cloud storage costs – and for data-intensive applications, this figure can climb dramatically. Bandwidth-intensive, performance-sensitive applications often perform better and cost less when hosted on customer-owned hardware in colocation facilities or on private cloud solutions at the edge.​

Industries with strict regulatory requirements – think health care, financial services, or government – can keep sensitive data in secure, compliant colocation environments while leveraging public cloud for less-regulated workloads. According to Broadcom’s “Private Cloud Outlook 2025” report survey of 1,800 IT leaders, 92% of enterprises run a blend of private and public clouds, with 75% saying this mix is part of an intentional strategy.​

Our recent partnership with Robot Network exemplifies this evolution. By integrating AI-enabled capabilities directly into our colocation infrastructure, we’re transforming colocation from passive hosting into an active optimization layer. This means you can run small, efficient AI models locally and route selectively to large foundation models only when needed, gaining the full power of AI with a fraction of the cost, latency, and energy footprint.​​

Building for What’s Next

Infrastructure strategy isn’t static – it’s a continuous optimization exercise. The organizations winning today are those that maintain the flexibility to move workloads between environments as business needs evolve. The global hybrid cloud market is projected to reach $578.72 billion by 2034, according to Precedence Research, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 17.63%, reflecting this fundamental shift in how enterprises approach infrastructure.​

At 365 Data Centers, we’ve built our platform to support this journey. Our carrier-neutral facilities across 20 edge markets, combined with our nationwide fiber network and multiple cloud regions, give you the foundation to scale seamlessly in any direction. Whether you’re exploring AI deployments, building out hybrid cloud, or targeting more predictable IT expenses, our team is available 24/7/365 to help you navigate these decisions.​​

The future of infrastructure isn’t about choosing colocation or cloud – it’s about having both options available and the expertise to optimize between them. That’s the conversation we want to have with you.

Contact us today to discuss your infrastructure scaling strategy: https://365datacenters.com/contact/.

Customized Colocation: Tailoring Space and Power to Your Unique Requirements

Customized Colocation: Tailoring Space and Power to Your Unique Requirements

Authored by Tom Perkins

Every enterprise has unique IT needs. Some organizations require modest power for traditional business applications. Others are deploying AI workloads that demand 10 times the energy of a standard server rack. The challenge is finding infrastructure that fits your specific requirements – not the other way around.

Why One-Size-Fits-All No Longer Works

The data center landscape is shifting dramatically. According to McKinsey, average power densities in data centers have more than doubled in just two years, climbing from 8 kilowatts (kW) per rack to 17, with expectations to reach 30 kW by 2027. Some AI training workloads already push beyond 80 kW per rack. Meanwhile, the global colocation market is projected to grow from $84 billion in 2024 to more than $204 billion by 2030, as projected by MarketsandMarkets.

This rapid evolution means that what worked five years ago likely won’t work today. Enterprises running advanced analytics, machine learning models, or high-performance computing need flexible configurations that can accommodate their growing power and cooling requirements. At the same time, organizations with more traditional workloads shouldn’t have to pay for infrastructure they don’t need.

The Case for Customized Colocation

The beauty of customized colocation lies in its flexibility. Rather than forcing your operations into a rigid framework, a trusted colocation provider can design space and power configurations around your actual business needs. This might mean a partial cabinet for a smaller deployment, a full rack with enhanced cooling for compute-intensive applications, or a private cage or suite for organizations requiring dedicated, secure space.

At 365 Data Centers, we work with customers to develop tailored solutions that align infrastructure with business goals. Whatever power density your workloads require, we configure space, power, and cooling to match your requirements – not ours. This approach eliminates stranded assets and ensures you’re not paying for capacity you’ll never use.

Scaling Without the Headaches

One of the greatest advantages of customized colocation is scalability. As your business grows, your infrastructure can grow with it. For example, if you need to expand from two racks to 10, or are experiencing seasonal demand fluctuations, flexible power and space arrangements can accommodate those needs without locking you into year-round overcapacity.

This adaptability is particularly valuable given how quickly technology requirements change. Goldman Sachs projects that global power demand from data centers will increase 50% by 2027 and as much as 165% by 2030. Having a colocation partner who can scale alongside your evolving needs 24/7/365 means you stay competitive without massive capital expenditures.

Beyond Space and Power

Customization extends beyond kilowatts and square footage. Enterprises today need infrastructure that meets specific compliance standards, connectivity requirements, and security protocols. A properly customized colocation solution addresses these needs holistically, providing not just the physical space but the network connectivity, redundancy levels, and compliance certifications your industry demands.

Moving Forward

The days of generic data center solutions are behind us. Whether your organization is exploring AI capabilities, managing hybrid cloud environments, or simply seeking more predictable IT costs, customized colocation provides a path forward that adapts to your needs rather than constraining them.

Our team at 365 Data Centers is here to help you design infrastructure that fits your unique requirements, today and as those requirements evolve. Contact us to start the conversation: https://365datacenters.com/contact/

 

The Future of Enterprise AI: How 365 Data Centers and Robot Network Are Transforming Digital Infrastructure

The Future of Enterprise AI: How 365 Data Centers and Robot Network Are Transforming Digital Infrastructure

Authored by: Derek Gillespie and Jacob Guedalia

Enterprise organizations are at a crossroads. They need the power and intelligence of AI to remain competitive, yet deploying advanced AI models across the organization comes with significant challenges – expensive cloud costs, latency issues, security concerns, and the complexity of managing multiple infrastructure layers. For many businesses, the promise of AI-driven innovation feels just out of reach.

But what if you didn’t have to choose between colocation infrastructure and advanced AI capabilities? What if your data center could become an intelligent optimization hub for your entire organization?

Colocation and Cloud Meets AI: A New Paradigm

365 Data Centers and Robot Network have partnered up to offer enterprises a solution. The companies recently announced a transformative collaboration that fundamentally reimagines how enterprises deploy and manage AI workloads. By integrating Robot’s AI-enabled proprietary stack directly into 365’s colocation and cloud infrastructure, organizations now have access to a hybrid AI environment that runs on premises, maintains security and control, and dramatically reduces costs compared to traditional cloud deployments. This infrastructure allows for highly-secure, data sovereign on-premise AI that is fully within the enterprise’s control as well as policy management.

The innovation lies in how the system works. Rather than routing all AI workloads to expensive, distant cloud providers, the new platform runs efficient small-language models locally within the data center – handling over 90% of these AI workloads entirely on site. Only the most demanding tasks requiring high-density AI processing are selectively routed to larger foundation models. This hybrid approach delivers enterprise-grade AI capabilities while dramatically reducing latency, energy consumption, and operational expenses.

Real Business Outcomes, Today

This new platform brings white glove service to businesses that are often overlooked in today’s fast-paced business environment. Organizations can deploy a secure, private GPT environment for internal knowledge management, implement workflow automation, and leverage intelligent prompt routing that seamlessly balances small and large models within the same infrastructure stack.

In addition to the knowledge base, customers can work with the platform to create business intelligence solutions to automate workflows and glean additional insights through AI. Moreover, early entrants to the platform will be eligible for bonus savings.

This approach transforms colocation and traditional cloud environments from passive infrastructure into an active optimization layer – turning it into what could be called an “on-ramp to AI.” By keeping sensitive operations in-house while leveraging advanced AI capabilities, organizations gain unprecedented control, customization, and security without sacrificing innovation or performance.

Why This Matters Now

In the modern era of digital infrastructure, businesses may feel increasingly overwhelmed by the AI hype and confused about where to begin. This new offering addresses that challenge directly. It helps organizations identify the right AI entry point, scales incrementally as needs evolve, and delivers tangible business value at every stage. Whether you’re looking to enhance data analysis, automate workflows, or bring generative AI to internal operations, the infrastructure now supports it – all within your existing data center footprint.

Beyond technical benefits, this platform demonstrates a fundamental shift in how infrastructure providers think about enterprise needs. Rather than pushing customers toward one-size-fits-all cloud solutions, 365 and Robot are enabling enterprises to build customized, intelligent infrastructure designed specifically for their goals.

Moving Forward

As digital transformation accelerates and AI becomes integral to maintaining a competitive advantage, the infrastructure decisions you make today will define your organization’s capabilities tomorrow. The convergence of colocation, cloud and AI-driven capabilities represents a new class of enterprise infrastructure – one that’s secure, cost-effective, intelligent, and entirely within your control.

More than simply housing equipment, data centers are now enabling innovation, maintaining security, and driving measurable business outcomes. The future of enterprise AI is already here. Ready to explore what’s possible?

For more information about how 365 Data Centers and Robot Network can transform your infrastructure, visit 365datacenters.com.

365 Data Centers Unveils AI-Enabled Platform in Partnership with Robot Network

365 Data Centers Unveils AI-Enabled Platform in Partnership with Robot Network

New colocation, cloud, and network capabilities deliver integrated and scalable intelligent infrastructure to drive AI-enabled operations and business value

NORWALK, CT – November 5, 2025 — 365 Data Centers (“365”), a leading provider of network-centric colocation, network, cloud, and other managed services, announces today a transformative partnership with Robot Network to provide enterprise customers with new private cloud AI solutions. Hosted in 365’s cloud, the new Robot capability will support small-language models, analytics, reporting, business intelligence, custom capabilities, and cost optimization This partnership introduces an entirely new infrastructure pattern in which colocation facilities become the optimization layer for AI.

Building on 365’s strong foundation in colocation, network, and cloud services, this fusion of infrastructure and AI enables intelligent operations at the edge, handling more than 90% of workloads entirely within the data center and leveraging high-density AI at the cores only for the remaining few percent that demand it. The result is a new class of hybrid AI infrastructure that transforms colocation from passive hosting into an active optimization layer, reducing total AI operating costs and enabling agentic AI to run securely within 10-50 kW footprints, dramatically increasing revenue per watt for colocation and data centers.

“Our objective is to meet AI where colocation, connectivity and cloud converge,” said Derek Gillespie, CEO of 365 Data Centers. “This platform will provide seamless integration and economies of scale for our customers and partners giving them access to AI that is purpose-built for their business initiatives.”

This joint offering introduces initial use cases for enterprise clients, enabled by a proprietary AI chat (GPT) platform that integrates small and large language models to revolutionize how AI is adopted.

“We’re excited to partner with 365 Data Centers to bring this unique offering to market,” said Jacob Guedalia, CEO of Robot Network. “365 is a forward-thinking partner with best-in-class colocation capabilities and deep operational expertise. By leveraging their infrastructure together with our proprietary stack – optimized for AMD EPYC processors and NVIDIA GPUs – we’re delivering a trusted platform that helps customers unlock the full potential of AI. Our system harnesses small AI models from market-leading firms such as Meta, OpenAI, and Grok to make advanced AI accessible and affordable for millions of enterprises.”

Through this partnership and platform launch, 365 is reinforcing its role as a pioneering infrastructure-as-a-service provider, enabling enterprise customers to unlock data-driven advantages and transition confidently into an AI-enabled operational model. The company remains committed to empowering customers to transform their IT environments with flexibility, security, and insight, driving long-term value across every stage of digital transformation.

For more information about 365 Data Centers and Robot Network’s services, please visit https://365datacenters.com and https://rbtnetwork.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 Robot Network
Robot delivers Mission Control at the Edge—a lean, purpose-built platform for running intelligent AI with precision and efficiency. By leveraging small models deployed at the edge, Robot gives enterprises the full power of AI without the complexity or cost of hyperscalers. The platform transforms unstructured AI into governed, auditable, and compliant automated workflows while maintaining simplicity and cost-effectiveness. Designed with data sovereignty, blockchain-backed verification, and security at its core, Robot enables organizations across finance, healthcare, supply chain, and e-commerce to deploy scalable, mission-ready AI responsibly.
Founded by a team from Meta, Caltech, the Hebrew University, Weizmann Institute of Science, and MIT, Robot combines deep research pedigree with real-world engineering experience to redefine how AI is deployed and governed at the edge.

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365 Data Centers Appoints Derek Gillespie as Chief Executive Officer and Steve Amelio as President

365 Data Centers Appoints Derek Gillespie as Chief Executive Officer and Steve Amelio as President

Company builds on leadership continuity following successful tenure of Co-Founder and CEO Bob DeSantis

NORWALK, CT – October 8, 2025 – 365 Data Centers (“365”), a leading provider of network-centric colocation, network, cloud and other managed services, announces the appointment of Derek Gillespie as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Steve Amelio as President. This leadership transition follows the planned retirement of Co-Founder and CEO Bob DeSantis, who will continue to serve as a Board Member and strategic advisor to the company.

Gillespie brings over two decades of experience in driving growth across the data center and telecommunications industries. Since joining 365 as CRO in 2024, Gillespie has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s market reach, strengthening customer relationships, and executing strategic acquisitions that have positioned 365 as one of the fastest-growing hybrid data center providers in the U.S. He will continue to act as CRO in addition to taking on the new role of CEO.

Amelio, who has been with 365 since 2019 has been instrumental in building the company’s operational and financial foundation. As President, he will continue to serve as CFO as well, overseeing finance and administration while leading day-to-day operations to ensure continued operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and scalable growth.

“Derek and Steve have been central to 365’s success and are ideally suited to lead the company into its next phase of growth,” said Bob DeSantis, Co-Founder and Board Member, 365 Data Centers. “Their leadership, deep industry expertise, and shared vision will ensure continuity while propelling the company forward as a trusted Infrastructure-as-a-Service and managed services provider.”

Under DeSantis’ leadership, 365 transformed from a collection of eight standalone data centers into a national, interconnected platform with 20 facilities, 80MW of capacity, 1,200 customers, and a resilient, low-latency network spanning key edge markets. This foundation positions 365 for continued expansion under Gillespie and Amelio’s leadership.

“We are honored to carry forward the incredible momentum that Bob and the team have built,” said Derek Gillespie, CEO, 365 Data Centers. “Our focus remains on delivering reliable, high-performance infrastructure solutions that empower our customers to grow and innovate.”

“This is an exciting time for 365,” added Steve Amelio, President, 365 Data Centers. “We look forward to building upon our strong operational backbone and customer-first culture as we continue to scale and strengthen our network-centric platform.”

For more information about 365 Data Centers, please visit https://365datacenters.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 1,200 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/

Media Contact for 365 Data Centers

Ilissa Miller

iMiller Public Relations

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365 Data Centers Co-Founder and CEO Bob DeSantis to Retire

365 Data Centers Co-Founder and CEO Bob DeSantis to Retire

Derek Gillespie named CEO & CRO and Steve Amelio appointed President & CFO; DeSantis to oversee current strategic initiatives, assist with the transition, and continue as a Board Member

NORWALK, CT – October 6, 2025 – 365 Data Centers (“365”), a leading provider of network-centric colocation, network, cloud and other managed services, today announces that Co-Founder and CEO, Bob DeSantis has notified the Company of his planned retirement and, as of October 1, 2025, has initiated the transition of his CEO responsibilities to the Company’s Chief Revenue Officer, Derek Gillespie and to the Company’s long-time CFO, Steve Amelio, who has been promoted to the position of President & CFO. DeSantis will remain an employee of the company on a part time basis through the end of the year to oversee strategic initiatives that are in progress and ensure a seamless transition of his CEO responsibilities. Beginning January 1, 2026, DeSantis will continue as Co-Founder and Board Member.

DeSantis remarks, “After 48 years in financial, legal, operations, strategic, M&A, and leadership roles in the communications, energy, network equipment, cloud, and infrastructure-as-a-service sectors, with the last 15 years dedicated to building two data center businesses, it is the right time for me to transition from the significant time commitment of a CEO in a 24/7 industry to that of an experienced Board member. This is a well-planned succession with a natural handoff to Derek, who will lead the business as CEO and CRO, and Steve, who will take on major operational responsibilities as President and CFO. Derek and Steve are highly capable professionals and more than ready to lead the Company forward. I have had the great privilege of building 365 with my very talented and dedicated equity partners, fellow 365 management team and employees, and outside service providers. I look forward to focusing on a balance of family time, personal pursuits, 365 Board and strategic matters, and other select affiliations.”

DeSantis’ leadership at 365 completely transformed the Company. Since 2017, the business grew from 8 stand-alone colocation facilities to 20 network interconnected data centers, 9MW to 80MW of capacity, 40 to 180 employees, 150 to over 1,200 customers, and added 80 additional network points-of-presence, over 700 peering partners, 4 cloud regions, and a suite of network, cloud, and other managed service offerings.

Lance Hirt, Managing Partner at Stonecourt Capital adds, “We appreciate Bob’s leadership and extended time commitment as CEO since our investment and partnership which began in 2020. Bob has built a strong management team, and we are very pleased to support Derek and Steve as we continue to drive 365’s success.”

Matt Kim, Founder and Managing Partner of Lumerity Capital remarks, “Having partnered with Bob since the inception of 365, I’ve had a front-row seat to the spectacular growth of 365 Data Centers. Bob is one of the best acquirors, integrators, and operators I’ve worked with, and we look forward to his continued involvement as a Board member.”

For more information about 365 Data Centers, please visit https://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 1,200 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/

Media Contact for 365 Data Centers

Ilissa Miller

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The Hidden Costs of Data Center Management: Why Colocation Makes Financial Sense

The Hidden Costs of Data Center Management: Why Colocation Makes Financial Sense

Authored by: Tom Perkins

Modern enterprises face rising, often underestimated costs when managing their own data center infrastructure. From energy bills to downtime risks and increasing maintenance needs, these hidden costs can undermine the promise of on-premises control and strain IT budgets. With cost efficiency being top of mind for many as digital infrastructure expands, exploring these pain points is critical to ensuring long-term success in the landscape.

Expenses of Data Center Management

On the surface, keeping infrastructure in-house may seem like the best financial option. However, industry data contradicts that idea. For example, the United States Chamber of Commerce reported that a typical data center spends 40% of its annual operating budget just to power its systems. Operational expenses are ballooning for legacy data centers in particular as older hardware and cooling systems struggle to keep pace with evolving demands. There’s also an increased threat of downtime in legacy facilities, which presents a major financial liability.

Another major cost of keeping a data center running is labor. As data centers grow more complex, the talent pipeline is dwindling, which makes the costs of hiring and retaining talent in-house substantial. Security and compliance costs also cannot be overlooked, especially as legacy systems struggle to keep up with today’s cyber threats. Additionally, modern regulatory and environmental standards are now being enforced across industries, which will make future sustainability investments essential for compliance and long-term operation.

How Colocation Providers Can Help

These challenges can make it daunting to contemplate keeping data in-house and especially building a new data center facility. However, enterprises don’t have to take on this financial burden. Outsourcing to a trusted colocation provider like 365 Data Centers can make financial sense. By sharing infrastructure investments across a wide client base, we enable organizations to benefit from up-to-date equipment, sophisticated cooling infrastructure, efficient power redundancy, and ongoing modernization, all without heavy upfront capital costs.

The result is a reliable environment that absorbs costs and risks otherwise borne by the client. Colocation also brings operational efficiencies, as providers often refresh hardware to comply with industry energy and security benchmarks, giving customers uninterrupted access to advanced, compliant, and secure IT environments without recurring reinvestment.

Colocation with 365 empowers you to scale space and power flexibly as business needs fluctuate, so you aren’t stuck with stranded assets or left scrambling when demand surges. Our facilities feature industry-certified security and resilience measures, 24/7 monitoring, and built-in redundancies, shifting the burden of risk off internal teams. We also provide deep in-house expertise and our team is available 24/7/365 to assist with compliance initiatives, optimizing networks, and anything else you might need, keeping specialized labor costs down for your organization.

Contact Our Experts

Consolidating IT operations inside a purpose-built, professionally managed colocation facility gives you cost control, predictability, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing both present and future needs are covered. As digital transformation accelerates, the long-term costs of in-house facility management have never been more evident. Luckily, they have also never been easier to avoid. Our team is here to prepare you for what’s next, by delivering a secure, flexible, and fiscally sound infrastructure foundation for your data. Contact us today: https://365datacenters.com/contact/

From Rack to Cloud: Creating a Seamless Hybrid IT Environment

From Rack to Cloud: Creating a Seamless Hybrid IT Environment

Authored by: Derek Gillespie

In today’s digital-first landscape, the evolution from traditional on-premises infrastructure to robust cloud-enabled ecosystems is accelerating quickly. Notably, through 2027, up to 90% of organizations are expected to adopt a hybrid cloud model according to Gartner, reflecting the growing demand for flexible, secure, and scalable technology solutions across virtually every sector, from financial services and healthcare to manufacturing and retail. This transformation is a strategic shift to meet dynamic business demands, regulatory requirements, and innovation targets in a rapidly changing industry.

Rising Demand for Hybrid Solutions

Enterprises are facing pressure to balance cost, agility, security, and compliance. Full cloud deployments promise limitless scalability and rapid provisioning, making them an appealing option. However, mission-critical workloads, legacy applications, regulatory standards, and/or other factors can often require that some data be anchored on-premises.

Today’s hybrid IT environments blend the control and performance of physical data center racks with the flexibility of public and private cloud services. This means businesses have the freedom to optimize how and where workloads run for cost-efficiency and performance, rapidly scale applications without sacrificing security or compliance, avoid vendor lock-in, and tailor their tech to evolving business needs.

Factors to Consider

Ensuring that a hybrid IT environment works seamlessly demands more than infrastructure; it depends on informed strategy and operational expertise. For enterprises that are pursuing hybrid solutions, it is important to unify the management of the ecosystem by orchestrating workloads across on-prem and cloud platforms using centralized dashboards, automation, and policy-driven controls.

In addition, investing in robust security frameworks such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, and real-time monitoring helps protect data, regardless of its location. It’s essential for organizations today to have real-time access to IT resources 24/7/365, making business continuity and disaster recovery plans essential considerations when creating a hybrid environment.

Finally, to take full advantage of hybrid IT infrastructure, businesses should prioritize building architectures that support seamless API integration, multi-cloud orchestration, and effortless workload migration. This will ensure that the organization can harness the interoperability and flexibility benefits that hybrid IT systems are known for.

Consult Our Expert Team

365 Data Centers specializes in designing and operating hybrid IT environments that make integration seamless. We deliver state-of-the-art data centers for mission-critical infrastructure as well as high-speed interconnection and carrier-neutral cloud gateways. Our flexible solutions are future-proof and tailored for scalability and resilience. To support our customers, we also offer managed services, robust security, and compliance expertise. Whether you’re planning a cloud migration, upgrading legacy environments, or seeking a competitive edge for your business, our experts are ready to guide you through this transition. Reach out at https://365datacenters.com/contact/.

 

365 Data Centers Announces Strategic Collaboration with Liberty Center One to Expand Cloud Capabilities

365 Data Centers Announces Strategic Collaboration with Liberty Center One to Expand Cloud Capabilities

The companies will leverage each other’s capabilities to bring best of breed public, private and hybrid cloud, colocation, and network services to enterprise clients

NORWALK, CT – August 12, 2025 – 365 Data Centers (“365”), a leading provider of network-centric colocation, network, cloud and other managed services, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Liberty Center One, an IT delivery solutions company focused on cloud services, data protection and high availability environments. This collaboration aims to expand the companies’ combined cloud capabilities.

Liberty Center One is a leader in providing open-sourced based public and private cloud services, disaster recovery resources, and colocation solutions at two hardened data centers which it operates. 365 currently operates 20 colocation data centers, and this relationship is set to enhance the company’s colocation, public cloud, multi-tenant, private cloud, and hybrid cloud offerings for enterprise clients, as well as its managed and dedicated services.

“This collaboration will have big implications for 365 as we continue to expand our offerings to the market,” said Derek Gillespie, CRO of 365 Data Centers. “When it comes to solutions for enterprise, working with Liberty Center One will enable us to enhance our current suite of cloud capabilities and hosted services to give our customers what they need today to meet the demands of their business.”

Tim Mullahy, Managing Director of Liberty Center One, added “We’re looking forward to working with 365 Data Centers to be able to truly bring the best out of one another’s services through this agreement. Customer service has always been our number one priority, and this  association will be instrumental in helping 365 reach its business goals.”

For more information about 365 Data Centers and Liberty Center One’s services, please visit https://365datacenters.com and https://www.libertycenterone.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 Liberty Center One

Liberty Center One is an IT delivery solutions company focused on data protection and high availability environments. Liberty operates two hardened data centers in Royal Oak, MI, and Cincinnati, OH, providing colocation solutions, public and private cloud environments, disaster recovery resources and remote desktops as a service. Recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the top 5000 fastest growing private companies, Liberty provides end to end engineering support for migration, optimization and management of customers’ cloud resources. For more information, please visit: https://www.libertycenterone.com/about-us/

Media Contact for 365 Data Centers

Ilissa Miller

iMiller Public Relations

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Media Contact for Liberty Center One

Tim Mullahy

Tel; 248-336-7809

Email: [email protected]

 

365 Data Centers CRO Derek Gillespie to Discuss Digital Infrastructure at Data Center Frontier Trends Summit

365 Data Centers CRO Derek Gillespie to Discuss Digital Infrastructure at Data Center Frontier Trends Summit

Gillespie will take part in a panel alongside other industry experts from leading interconnection and edge data center providers.

NORWALK, CT – August 6, 2025 – 365 Data Centers (“365”), a leading provider of network-centric colocation, network, cloud and other managed services, is set to participate in the Data Center Frontier Trends Summit, taking place August 26–28, 2025, in Reston, Virginia. Derek Gillespie, CRO, will share his insights during a panel centered on how emerging infrastructure strategies are impacting the digital landscape. The conversation will explore edge computing, interconnection, the role of AI, and more.

The Data Center Frontier Trends Summit aims to equip industry decision makers with the information necessary to confidently navigate emerging trends and make strategic, future-focused decisions. This event drives progress by connecting attendees with thought leaders and the practical knowledge essential for success in this rapidly evolving landscape. Gillespie will speak in a session titled, “The Distributed Data Frontier: Edge, Interconnection, and the Future of Digital Infrastructure,” which will examine how data center architecture is transforming and which strategies will be key to the digital future. He will focus on how to meet the changing demands of businesses looking for flexible and scalable data center solutions, specifically discussing the value of hybrid infrastructure and effortless connectivity.

WHAT:            Panel: The Distributed Data Frontier: Edge, Interconnection, and the Future of Digital Infrastructure

WHERE:         The Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190

WHEN:            Tuesday, August 26, 2025; 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. ET

PANELISTS:

Moderator:

To register for the Data Center Frontier Trends Summit, click here: https://www.dcftrends.com/2025/begin

For more information about 365 Data Centers, please visit https://365datacenters.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/

 

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