DataBank, a leading provider of edge colocation and managed cloud services, has recently acquired the building housing its EWR2 data center located in Piscataway, New Jersey. This strategic move involves transitioning from a leased space to full ownership, aligning with DataBank’s commitment to enhancing operational control and long-term infrastructure investment.
EWR2 plays a crucial role in supporting a variety of critical workloads for a diverse range of clients, including the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment. Situated in the heart of New Jersey, this market serves as a key hub for IT, education, finance, and research, benefiting from its proximity to New York City and essential network interconnection points.
Raul K. Martynek, CEO of DataBank, emphasizes the significance of this acquisition in the company’s broader real estate strategy for its edge data center footprint. By taking ownership of the property, DataBank can ensure greater control over its facilities, enabling continuous investment and evolution to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of its customers.
The ownership of the EWR2 property enhances DataBank’s ability to offer stability, scalability, and reliability to its enterprise and institutional clients. Furthermore, DataBank recently achieved NVIDIA DGX-Ready data center certification, reinforcing its commitment to expanding AI capacity and staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
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