Edge computing specialist DartPoints has acquired Metro Data Centers in a deal that will give it access to the growing hyperscale cloud ecosystem in Central Ohio.
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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