Private equity firm Astra Capital Management has acquired a majority interest in edge computing specialist DartPoints, and says it will invest significant capital to expand its network in North America.
DartPoints
Launched in 2014, DartPoints emphasizes edge computing with their aim to build a national network of micro-data centers. Their modular “building block” micro-data centers allow for quick and cost-effective deployment in secondary markets while allowing scalability for different customer needs.
Headquarters: Dallas, TX
Web: http://dartpoints.com/
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