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.

365 Data Centers and Megaport Expand Partnership

365 Data Centers and
Megaport Expand Partnership

NORWALK, CT – July 23, 2024 – 365 Data Centers (“365”), a leading provider of network-centric colocation, network, cloud, and other managed services, announces the continued expansion of its partnership with Megaport, a global leading Network-as-a-Service provider (NaaS).

Megaport has broadened its 365 footprint by adding a Point-of-Presence at 365’s Boca Raton, Florida data center, further enhancing public cloud and other connectivity solutions available to 365’s Southeast customers. 365 customers now have additional, on-demand, connectivity options to all the major public cloud hyperscalers, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud, and IBM Cloud.

“Integrating Megaport’s advanced connectivity solutions into our Boca Raton data center is a natural progression of our partnership and network-centric strategy,” said Bob DeSantis, CEO at 365 Data Centers. “When added to Megaport’s presence in our Atlanta market data center, this deployment fortifies our joint Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offerings in the Southeast and complements our partnership in several of our Northeast and Southwest market data centers. Megaport’s growing presence with 365 significantly enhances the public cloud connectivity options available to our customers.”

“Our expanded partnership with 365 Data Centers reinforces both companies’ commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, ensuring that businesses of all sizes in all locations can leverage the latest network technology to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape,” said Michael Reid, CEO at Megaport.

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

Megaport is changing how businesses connect their infrastructure, with one smart and simple platform to manage every connection. Build secure, scalable, and agile networks in just a few clicks, accessing global endpoints and creating private paths in minutes. Trusted by the world’s leading companies, Megaport partners with global service providers, DC operators, systems integrators, and managed services companies, and operates in 850+ enabled locations worldwide. Megaport is ISO/IEC 27001 certified. Join the network revolution at megaport.com.

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MOD Mission Critical Partners with 365 Data Centers

MOD Mission Critical Partners
with 365 Data Centers

MOD partners with 365 to deliver solutions powered by its dynamic on-demand platform, PaaSPort™ from 365’s network-centric colocation facilities

DENVER, CO – February 27, 2024 – MOD Mission Critical (MOD), a global infrastructure Platform as a Service company, announces today that it has expanded its partnership with 365 Data Centers (365), a leading provider of network-centric colocation, network, cloud, and other managed services. The partnership enables MOD to offer fractional colocation and connectivity solutions, empowering its customers to leverage services and capabilities available from 365’s network-centric data centers available in 20 markets and an additional 125 nationwide network Points-of-Presence.

“This move to deepen our partnership with 365 is a win-win for all our existing and prospective enterprise clients,” comments Mike Hollander, CEO of MOD Mission Critical. “Our dedication to impeccable service is made even more secure and streamlined by leveraging 365’s multitude of first-class data centers and expansive network. With our PaaSPort™ platform, we provide dynamic and transparent access to a secure and efficient ecosystem that can support the global capabilities businesses need.”

365 offers connectivity solutions for all size businesses through one of the most interconnected data center backbones along the entire East Coast. The expanded partnership offers MOD access to 365’s full suite of colocation and connectivity options available to customers in highly scalable increments, so no customers are left behind due to scale. In addition, customers in 365’s facilities can gain access to MOD’s on-demand ecosystem platform, PaaSPort™, which will provide additional cloud on-ramp options.

“We are very pleased to collaborate with MOD to provide even more customers access to our highly connected facilities with colocation, connectivity, cloud, and business continuity capabilities,” says Bob DeSantis, CEO of 365. “We combine to provide solutions-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service offerings and white glove customer service experience.”

To learn about 365’s network-centric colocation, cloud services and carrier-neutral connectivity options, visit https://365datacenters.com/ .

To learn more about MOD’s PaaSPort™ platform, visit modmc.net.

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About MOD Mission Critical

MOD Mission Critical (MOD) is an international platform as a service company delivering a full-suite of flexible, as-you-need-it solutions offered through the MOD PaaSPort™ suite of services: Bare Metal Servers, Global Network; Managed Colocation and Managed Services. Designed for transparency, flexibility and ease of service with industry-leading SLA’s, PaaSPort™ is a platform that aggregates global capabilities into a single user-interface for design, quote, order and management. Enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses with growing and varied requirements can order a single rack-unit to complete global digital infrastructure deployments from 100’s locations across six continents.

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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365 Data Centers Appoints Bob Hicks as Chief Operating Officer

365 Data Centers Appoints Bob Hicks as Chief Operating Officer

Rounds out Industry Leading Management Team

NORWALK, CT – October 10, 2023 — 365 Data Centers, a leading provider of network-centric colocation, cloud solutions, and connectivity, announces the addition of Bob Hicks as Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly created position at the company. In this role, Hicks will be responsible for overseeing all operating and customer service functions related to 365’s data centers, network, and cloud regions. This addition will provide even more efficient operating performance and further demonstrates 365’s commitment to exceptional customer service.

Hicks brings to 365 and its customers 35 years of Infrastructure-as-a-Service experience in operations, sales, and executive management. As COO of Data Based Systems International (DBSi), a dominant regional colocation provider, Hicks oversaw its customer growth, operations, and facilities expansions for about two decades prior to its sale to Xand. Hicks then held operating and customer-facing senior leadership positions at Xand, TierPoint, and Recovery Point Systems and increased enterprise value at each organization by demonstrating a commitment to customer success and infrastructure resiliency.

“365 Data Centers has achieved significant growth in all respects since 2017 with a continuous focus on customers, services, infrastructure, and employees,” says Bob DeSantis, CEO of 365. “Now that we have fully integrated the acquisition of SunGard’s U.S. colocation and network businesses, it is time for 365 to add this very senior C-Level position. Having worked with Bob for many years at Xand and TierPoint, I am confident that his customer solutions approach will immediately contribute to our customer growth, operating efficiency, and resiliency. This appointment not only rounds out 365’s highly effective senior leadership team which has been responsible for the company’s success to date but also enables me to primarily focus on the future needs of our customers, growth and expansion capital, and strategic initiatives.”

Regarding his appointment, Hicks stated “365 Data Centers has grown rapidly in recent years and has successfully met the increasing infrastructure needs of its customers. As COO, I will strive to make certain 365 continues to deliver cost efficient Infrastructure-as-a-Service customer solutions and is positioned with the reliable and resilient infrastructure required to meet the market’s increasing and changing demand for our services.”

 

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/

The Strategic Advantages of Network-Centric Colocation

The Strategic Advantages of Network-Centric Colocation

AUTHOR: Bob DeSantis, CEO, 365 Data Centers

Colocation has been an important element of the data center industry since the inception of the internet. In fact, early on, colocation was commonly described as being available at “internet data center facilities.” However, not all colocation is created equal. Network-centric colocation is a strategic approach to data center infrastructure investment that prioritizes both connectivity and interconnectivity. It is important for data center customers to understand how a data center operator is positioned to provide interconnectivity within and between its data centers and other connectivity options outside of the data center. The more network-centric the data center operator the more harmonious and streamlined the colocation and connectivity solution will be. 365 Data Centers is proving out the model for how network-centric colocation can be successful and provide the service provider and its customers with strategic advantages.

Interconnectivity

Unlike traditional colocation, where the focus is primarily on physical space and power, network-centric colocation places equal emphasis on creating a network ecosystem within the data center facility. This approach enables customers to leverage the benefits of a carrier-neutral interconnection platform, allowing seamless interconnection to a significant number of international, national, regional, and local carriers. 365’s colocation customers include about 110 such carriers that maintain approximately 275 Points-of Presence (“PoPs”) within 365’s 20 data center facilities. As the facilities operator, 365 can arrange instantaneous interconnection to all of these carriers via cross connects. In addition to carrier interconnection within a network-centric facility, each of 365’s data centers are redundantly interconnected to each other to enable 365 multi-site customers to transport its data efficiently and cost effectively between their production and back-up colocation deployments. Strategically, 365 partners with its carrier colocation customers to secure the transport circuit element. An important distinction related to 365’s network-centric colocation model is that the network equipment element of the network ecosystem is owned, operated, and maintained by 365, not the carriers that provide the transport circuits.  As such, in this network-centric colocation model, the data center operator controls and manages the speeds and feeds of the interconnection.

By co-locating in a network-centric data center, customers gain the ability to interconnect with any carrier, business partner, or data center within the colocation operator’s network ecosystem, regardless of the geographic location of the interconnected facility. Network-centric colocation facilities provide customers with interdependent routing capabilities, traffic engineering, and a backbone of networks that constitute “digital bunkers” during manmade or natural disasters. 365 consistently makes major investments in the network equipment and circuit elements providing interconnectivity. As a result, the company’s data center facilities serve as important regional network hubs and is one of the nation’s densest network centric-data center operators. This positioning provides customers the strategic advantages of network access flexibility, bandwidth scalability, and redundancy, which ensures optimal performance by mitigating risks associated with service disruptions.

Connectivity

The second pillar of network-centric colocation is the provider’s ability to connect outward through a nationwide fiber network with initiation and end points managed by the operator’s owned network equipment infrastructure. In addition to its 20 redundantly interconnected data centers, 365 maintains 125 additional network PoPs throughout the US that house the Company’s state-of-the-art network servers and routers which are also interconnected with each of its data centers. This model not only allows for interconnectivity within the data center ecosystem but also for customer connectivity solutions to and between each of the combined 145 PoPs within and beyond the 20 data centers.

Another critical aspect of the 365 network-centric model includes a robust internet access capability. Unlike non or lesser network-centric business models, 365’s model includes registered ownership of a substantial number of IP addresses and more than 700 peering partners. The combination of in-place nationwide PoPs for data transport connectivity, and substantial IP address ownership coupled with significant peering partner connections to deliver the lowest cost internet connectivity, provides a full spectrum connectivity value proposition that further solidifies the strategic operating and cost advantage to both customers and the network-centric colocation provider.

Cloud services are also an important component of connectivity. Network-centric data centers, like 365, are designed to best serve a customer’s hybrid cloud requirements by providing several public cloud direct connectivity options. Customers are empowered to connect steady workloads that run in either the data center operator’s colocation or cloud instance with peak and valley workloads that are run in a public cloud environment. This combination best enables and supports the customer’s public cloud initiatives.

With the demands of AI technology for colocation space and power already on the horizon, colocation providers that are also network-centric and equipped to provide all of the interconnectivity and connectivity solutions described above and their customers will have a strategic competitive advantage. This is because the explosion of AI data which will be stored at colocation facilities will, to a great extent, also need to be transported. Colocation operators that are truly network-centric and their customers are best prepared to both store and transport the anticipated increases in data volume in the most flexible and cost-efficient manner. In addition, a significant portion of AI data will need to be stored close to where it is created and used. This also provides network-centric colocation service providers located in “edge” second tier markets and their customers a strategic advantage. 

365 Data Centers has spent over six years honing its network-centric colocation business and leading the way in delivering network-centric solutions. We have first-hand knowledge of what it looks like and how to define it. We trust this overview provides a front row seat to the operator and customer strategic advantages of network-centric colocation.

Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about our network-centric collocation and hybrid cloud solutions for your digitally savvy business.

 

365 Data Centers Rebrands & Upgrades Key Business Continuity Sites

365 Data Centers Rebrands and Upgrades Key Business Continuity Sites

Southeast and Northeast business continuity spaces acquired as part of Sungard colocation and network businesses integrated into 365’s ecosystem.

NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–365 Data Centers, a leading provider of network-centric colocation, cloud solutions, and network connectivity, announces enhanced business continuity capabilities to serve customers at its data center facilities in two regional markets: Smyrna/Atlanta, Georgia, and Marlboro/Boston, Massachusetts.

Both dedicated and shared space along with connectivity at these facilities has been significantly improved. This ensures that existing and prospective customers in 365’s Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and New England markets have access to regional, high-availability business continuity space and all of 365’s highly resilient and interconnected colocation, network and cloud services. In addition, 365 continues to provide similar services on a smaller scale at its Carlstadt, New Jersey, and Philadelphia data center facilities to serve its current and prospective mid-Atlantic region customers.

“Our now enhanced business continuity services meet the most discerning needs, providing the venues and environment that customers need to operate in the normal course of business,” comments Bob DeSantis, CEO of 365 Data Centers. “Coupled with proximity to our colocation, network, internet, cloud, and managed service capabilities, 365 customers can be assured that their business and deliverables to their customers will continue without interruption.”

With this recent rebranding and upgrade, 365 Data Centers’ Smyrna and Marlboro business continuity facilities now boast 350 and 250 seats, respectively, conference and break rooms, reliable PC workstations, telephones, and printer access. These suites are supported by highly resilient critical infrastructure to ensure continuous availability. This includes UPS supported power with emergency backup generators available in an N+1 configuration to provide continuous operations during utility outages.

365 Data Centers’ business continuity services offer customers a reliable and proven solution to maintain, sustain, and deliver on their corporate promises regardless of what natural or man-made event may occur to challenge normal day-to-day operations. This service guarantees 24/7/365 access and includes conditioned space, an ethernet drop, and offers partitioned walls and individual access doors to ensure security and privacy. All customers gain access to services such as dedicated internet access and direct connectivity into their network or virtual environment located at any of 365 Data Centers’ 20 data center facilities.

The benefits of an established business continuity plan go beyond disaster preparedness. It is especially vital when dealing with confidential or time-sensitive data, making this a required service for hospital systems and regulated industries such as financial services, banks, investment funds, and insurance companies, which are required to follow strict continuity protocols set forth by state, federal, and county entities.

“The addition of these key sites will ensure that our existing and prospective customers will have access to high quality, high availability business continuity solutions,” says Steve Oakie, Chief Revenue Officer of 365 Data Centers. “This will particularly benefit our large customer base in Florida and within the Northeast corridor. This development bolsters 365’s role as a leading single-source provider of IT infrastructure and business continuity services.”

Collectively, these service offerings deliver enhanced support for enterprise-class digital performance. For more information, visit: www.365datacenters.com.

About 365 Data Centers

365 Data Centers is a leading provider of hybrid Data Center solutions in 20 strategic, 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 1,700 customers.

365’s robust, carrier-neutral ecosystem and secure, reliable edge colocation, network, IP, 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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