Leading Managed Services Provider Expands to Accommodate Local Demand
TAMPA, Fla. (March 20, 2009) Peak 10, Inc., the leading independent
data center operator and managed services provider, today announced the opening
of its second world-class data center in Tampa, Fla. The completion of the
15,400 square-foot facility will bring Tampas total data center footprint to
more than 30,000 square feet.
Our facility expansion is a direct result of our steady growth and success in
the Tampa Bay area. It will help us meet the current and future demand for our
customized services, said Debra Curtiss, vice president and general manager of
Peak 10 Tampa. As we continue to invest in our infrastructure, our valued
customers can enjoy the most current state-of-the-art facilities while receiving
the expertise and attention they have come to expect from our dedicated team.
Like all Peak 10 facilities, the new Tampa data center is engineered with
multiple levels of security, uninterruptible power, HVAC systems, fire
suppression and around-the-clock monitoring and management. It is SAS70 Type II
compliant and interconnected with Peak 10s private network, which provides
customers the advantage of highly available Internet access and the ability to
leverage data centers in eight other markets in implementing disaster recovery
solutions.
To ensure an unparalleled level of stability and facility integrity, the new
Tampa facility underwent a formal commissioning process prior to customer
installations. Leveraging an industry leading facilities engineering and IT
consulting firm, Peak 10s data center commissioning is a structured process
which establishes the capability and reliability of mission critical
infrastructure. The process includes multiple and repeatable test cycles using
equipment that simulates how the data center operates at various load levels and
failover conditions.
Peak 10 continues to enhance its footprint and service delivery capabilities in
existing markets, such as Tampa, through strategic expansions due to high
customer demand, said Jeff Spalding, executive vice president of market
operations for Peak 10. As a result, we continue to expand our scale without
diminishing our core value proposition strong local market leadership and
customer service.
Peak 10 Tampas managed IT and data center services improve reliability,
increase revenue growth, lower costs and maximize internal resources for
customers while keeping their valuable information technology assets close to
the business. The company combines its secure network, high-tech data centers
and portfolio of managed services with localized engineering and support to
serve market-leading companies nationwide. Peak 10 owns and operates data
centers in nine key markets that include Cincinnati, Ohio; Atlanta, Ga.; Raleigh
and Charlotte, N.C.; Tampa and Jacksonville, Fla.; Nashville, Tenn.; Louisville,
Ky.; and Richmond, Va.
About Peak 10, Inc.
Peak 10 is the leading independent data center operator and managed services
provider delivering scalable, economical, and reliable solutions for hosting and
managing complex information technology infrastructure. The company combines its
world-class data centers and portfolio of managed services with localized
engineering and support to serve market-leading companies including LendingTree,
Rivals.com, Global Knowledge, Pergo, Healthways, Churchill Downs and The Fresh
Market. Peak 10 is SAS 70 Type II compliant and helps companies meet the
requirements of various regulatory compliance acts such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX),
HIPAA, PCI and Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLBA). For more information on data center
solutions from Peak 10, visit www.peak10.com.
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