World News – CA – DartPoints acquires Metro data centers

DALLAS – (BUSINESS WIRE) – DartPoints, owner and operator of colocation edge data centers, announces its acquisition of Metro Data Centers (MDC), a full-service provider of interconnect and data center in Dublin, OH, serving the central Ohio region Acquisition expands DartPoints footprint with high-level data center infrastructure capabilities The establishment offers colocation solutions, carrier-neutral cloud and connectivity, reinforcing DartPoints’ mission to develop carrier-neutral edge interconnection points for operators in markets that need them most

In August 2020, DartPoints revealed its strategy to build and acquire edge interconnection and colocation facilities in the Southwest, Southeast, Upper Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. The company’s strategy is focused on delivering high-performance solutions at a lower cost in Tier 2-4 markets that are not optimally served today DartPoints will continue to execute its strategy through acquisitions and deployment of edge colocation data centers to develop neutral regional aggregation points for operators MDC Acquisition Expands DartPoints Regional Presence and Provides Customers with Industry-Leading Colocation Solutions Not Available in the Market Today

MDC Acquisition Demonstrates DartPoints Strategy In Markets Offering Local and Regional Growth MDC Enables DartPoints To Accelerate Its Ecosystem In Central Ohio By Leveraging Its Existing Strategic Partnerships The Region Offers Connectivity Solutions robust and strategic location attracts a growing number of cloud services and content service providers (CSPs)

“The MDC acquisition is a great example of how we are executing our regional growth strategy to improve interconnectivity,” adds Scott Willis, CEO of DartPoints “MDC’s solutions allow DartPoints to immediately leverage our capabilities in this exciting market and surrounding regions The MDC team has a long history of delivering innovative solutions to its clients, and we look forward to seeing them continue their work within the DartPoints team. »

“We are delighted to join the DartPoints team to extend services to our existing customers, as well as other customer segments that need to improve network performance,” comments Rob Kopp, co-founder and president. of Metro Data Centers « Our team is fully committed to integrating our solutions into DartPoints’ expanding portfolio of interconnection points and providing communities in central Ohio with innovative and best-in-class solutions. »

In June 2020, DartPoints announced that its colocation data center interconnect point in eastern Iowa was ready for operation.In August 2020, the company announced improvements to its regional interconnection capabilities in Texas with LOGIX Fiber Networks DartPoints and LOGIX Fiber Networks are both portfolio companies of Astra Capital Management

For more information on DartPoints and its growing edge colocation and data center interconnect capabilities, visit www.darts.com

About DartPoints
Founded in 2012, DartPoints is a leading developer, owner and operator of carrier-independent data center colocation and interconnect points. By aligning with adjacent, rural, developing and underserved markets, DartPoints catalyzes and cultivates digital ecosystems to ensure these markets are optimized, centralized and fully interconnected. This enables a more reliable and transformative digital experience, enabling these markets to leverage core market capabilities and deliver real-time content and applications with improved speed, performance and profitability. To learn more, visit wwwpoints de dartscom

About Metro Data Center
Metro Data Center (MDC) is a full-service, fiber-rich, carrier-neutral data center equipped to deliver solutions with efficiency, reliability and superior service MDC offers more than 22,000 square feet of « top-of-the-line » infrastructure. level ”, supporting a fully redundant N 1 environment For more information, visit wwwmétrodatacentercom

About Astra Capital Management
Astra Capital Management is a Washington, DC-based private equity firm investing in growth companies in the communications and technology services industries. Astra targets highly scalable companies with proven business models that have positive free cash flow and significant growth potential After investment, Astra works closely with managers to drive value creation through strategic repositioning, revenue growth and operational improvements To learn more visit wwwastracapitalmgmtcom

DartPoints Acquires Metro Data Centers Acquisition Expands DartPoints North American Presence in Central Ohio

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