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Peak 10 Raleigh Expands Regional Data Center, Implements Flexible and Unique Power Infrastructure to Better Serve Growing Customer Base
2008-11-16
National Data Center Leader Leverages Partnership with Progress Energy and
PowerSecure for Advanced Solutions
RALEIGH, N.C. (November 14, 2008) ? Peak 10, Inc., the leading
independent data center operator and managed services provider, announced today
the continued expansion of its Raleigh data center in an ongoing effort to
provide the highest level of infrastructure for its growing customer base.
As part of its recent build out, Peak 10 pooled resources and expertise with
partners Progress Energy and PowerSecure International, Inc. to create a
sophisticated power generation solution for its data center environment. The
company?s power solution was built to be scalable on both the generator and
utility levels ? eliminating future power constraints due to load growth.
?As a Progress Energy Premier Power partner, Peak 10 is demonstrating a
commitment to reliability and excellence in service for its customers,? said
William Green, manager of Progress Energy?s Premier Power program. ?Together, we
have developed a customized power generation and protection solution that will
enable Peak 10 facilities to further provide the critical support essential to
customers in this market.?
Because of its success in the Triangle and Triad markets, Peak 10 is doubling
its raised floor space in its Raleigh data center. With the recent expansion,
Peak 10 will continue paving the way with state-of-the-art facility upgrades to
meet and exceed customer needs.
?Peak 10 is a valued partner and we were glad to provide our on-site power
programs and expertise for the Raleigh facility?s expansion and upgrades,? said
Sidney Hinton, chief executive officer of PowerSecure. ?We were impressed by the
proficiency and enthusiasm of the Peak 10 Raleigh team for this expansion ? they
show an unwavering dedication for providing premier services within a
progressive data center facility.?
?Continued collaboration with our trusted partners provides the highest level of
services and support for our valued customers,? said Greg Rollet, Peak 10?s
regional vice president, market operations. ?The most recent enhancements to the
Raleigh facility are further proof of Peak 10?s commitment to remain the most
progressive and technologically advanced data center facility in the region.?
Peak 10 owns and operates data centers in nine key markets that include
Cincinnati, Ohio; Atlanta, Ga.; Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C.; Tampa and
Jacksonville, Fla.; Nashville, Tenn.; Louisville, Ky.; and Richmond, Va. Peak 10
Raleigh?s managed IT and data center services increase revenue growth, lower
costs and maximize internal resources for customers while keeping their valuable
information technology assets close to the business. The company combines its
secure network, high-tech data centers and portfolio of managed services with
localized engineering and support to serve market-leading companies nationwide.
About Progress Energy
Progress Energy (NYSE: PGN), headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., is a Fortune 250
energy company with more than 21,000 megawatts of generation capacity and $9
billion in annual revenues. The company, which will celebrate a century of
service in 2008, includes two major utilities that serve 3.1 million customers
in the Carolinas and Florida. Progress Energy is the 2006 recipient of the
Edison Electric Institute's Edison Award, the industry's highest honor, in
recognition of its operational excellence. The company also is the first utility
to receive the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Founder's Award for
customer service. Progress Energy serves two growing areas of the country, and
the company is pursuing a balanced approach to meeting the future energy needs
of the region. That balance includes increased energy efficiency programs,
investments in renewable energy technologies and a state-of-the-art electricity
system. For more information about Progress Energy, visit the company's Web site
at www.progress-energy.com.
About PowerSecure International, Inc.
PowerSecure International, Inc. is a leading provider of energy management and
conservation solutions to utilities and their commercial, institutional, and
industrial customers. PowerSecure partners with utilities to design and install
Interactive Distributed Generation® systems and services that manage load
curtailment and peak demand conditions, enhance system reliability and provide
customers with emergency power during outages. PowerSecure also provides
utilities with legal and regulatory consulting, energy system engineering and
construction, and energy conservation services. For more information, please
visit www.powersecure.com.
About Peak 10, Inc.
Peak 10 is the leading independent data center operator and managed services
provider, delivering scalable, economical and reliable solutions for hosting and
managing complex information technology infrastructure. The company combines its
twelve data centers and portfolio of managed services with localized engineering
and support to serve market-leading companies including Global Knowledge, The
Fresh Market, LendingTree, Rivals.com, Pergo and Churchill Downs. Peak 10 is SAS
70 Type II compliant and helps companies meet the requirements of various
regulatory compliance acts such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), HIPAA, PCI and Gramm-Leach-Bliley
(GLBA). For more information on data center solutions from Peak 10, visit
www.peak10.com.
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