I wanted to share the latest partnership announcement from DataVerge
[1], the owner and operator of the only carrier-neutral interconnection
facility in Brooklyn. Today the company announced [2] that [1]Astound
Broadband [3], the sixth-largest cable provider in the U.S., has joined
the growing ecosystem at DataVerge.
This collaboration provides New York-area businesses with Astound’s
high-capacity and secure connectivity for their mission-critical
applications, providing them with enhanced fiber infrastructure and a
wider range of service options. By partnering with Astound, DataVerge
continues to expand its rich ecosystem of over 30 carriers and network
providers, meeting the growing needs of the local business community.
Please find the press release announcing this partnership here [2] and
copied below. Additionally, if you’re interested in learning more,
please let me know and we set up a meeting with DataVerge CEO Ray Sidler
[4], who can speak to the state of connectivity in the Tri-State area
and how its extensive ecosystem benefits the local business community.
Thanks,
Jacob
Astound Broadband Joins DataVerge Ecosystem, Expanding Fiber and Service
Options for New York Businesses
Latest addition to Brooklyn’s only carrier neutral data center offers
enterprise and SMB business solutions from one of the largest US-based
providers
New York, NY – June 8, 2023 – [5]Astound Broadband [3] (Astound),
the sixth-largest U.S. cable provider, has joined the growing ecosystem
at DataVerge [1], owner and operator of the only carrier-neutral
interconnection facility in Brooklyn.
Astound’s presence at the DataVerge facility offers New York-area
enterprise and small business customers access to the company’s high
quality digital solutions and increases the number of carriers and
network providers they have access to for high speed, low-latency,
reliable interconnection.
“The greater New York metro area is a key focus for Astound, and being
part of the vibrant network at DataVerge’s expansive facility in
Brooklyn offers area enterprise and small businesses access to our
award-winning products and services,” said Patrick Knorr, Chief
Commercial Officer for Astound Business Solutions. “We have a heritage
of providing business customers in New York with reliable connectivity
and services backed by solid infrastructure, and our alliance with
DataVerge is an integral part of strengthening our presence for
businesses in the Tri-State area.”
“Our core mission is to provide the best and broadest set of
connectivity options to Brooklyn and Tri-State businesses,” said Ray
Sidler [6], CEO and Cofounder of DataVerge. “Astound’s presence
continues the growth of DataVerge’s rich ecosystem, along with our
more than 30 other carriers and network providers, further enabling us
to meet the needs of the local business community.”
DataVerge provides the New York area, the third-largest economy in the
United States, with an unbeatable interconnection advantage, including
direct access to dark fiber, metro, and long haul transport providers.
Its carrier-neutral position also makes DataVerge the ideal ecosystem
partner in Brooklyn, NYC’s most populous borough. Their flagship
facility is the sole meeting point for connectivity at Industry City –
the largest interconnected business and technology campus in the United
States, and home to numerous DataVerge customers.
About DataVerge
Founded in 2003, DataVerge owns and operates the largest carrier-neutral
interconnection facility in Brooklyn, a NY borough of 2.5 million.
Located at Industry City in Sunset Park, DataVerge features a 50,000 sq.
ft. data center space with a rich ecosystem of over 30 carriers and
network providers, and direct connections to networks providing access
to all major cloud on-ramps. In addition to offering a wide range of
scalable colocation and infrastructure solutions, our customers receive
24/7/365 on-site technical support and 99.999% uptime, backed by
best-in-class security. DataVerge is SOC 1 (SSAE18 Type 2) and PCI
compliant.
About Astound Business Solutions
Astound Business Solutions provides IT leaders with high-capacity,
secure connectivity for their mission-critical applications while
increasing overall agility and responsiveness. A part of Astound
Broadband, the award-winning national telecommunications provider offers
advanced solutions that are delivered over a diverse, carrier-grade
network that provides the speed, bandwidth, and reliability businesses
need to support growing data demands. With coast-to-coast connectivity
to over 75,000 business customers, Astound Business Solutions maintains
a local, customer-centric approach, with dedicated industry experts
on-hand around the clock to help businesses stay on top of today’s
evolving IT technology and remain competitive in their markets.
