SPACs could provide a quicker route to the public securities markets for privately-held companies in the digital infrastructure sector. We take a closer look at Cyxtera’s acquisition by the Starboard Value SPAC, and what comes next.
Cyxtera
Cyxtera provides a security software platform that can be layered on top of private servers or used with any of Cyxtera’s colocation or interconnection services. Cyxtera’s emphasis on security has made them the leading provider of data center space for the U.S. military and federal agencies.
Headquarters: Miami, FL
Web: https://www.cyxtera.com/
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