Peak 10 + ViaWest is continuing to expand, pushing into the Northeast with the acquisition of a data center in the Philadelphia market.
Peak10
Founded in 2000, Peak 10 is one of the older providers of colocation and managed services. Peak 10 began as a regional provider focused on the Southeastern U.S. to accommodate customers of varying needs. In the summer of 2017, the company acquired ViaWest, expanding their network of data centers to the West Coast and international markets. In 2018, the companies rebranded as Flexential.
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Web: http://www.peak10.com/
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