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Stratacache acquires new data, global network operations facility

September 8, 2016

Stratacache, a provider digital signage, media distribution and enterprise video acceleration technologies, has acquired a data center and network operations facility in Dayton, Ohio, according to a company press release.   

The new facility has 113,000 square feet of raised floor data center and network operations space with capacity for a 550-seat support desk. Formerly an EDS data center operating multiple GM plants across the region, the site complements existing Stratacache hosted resources. The new data center has an extensive emergency power system, including three diesel generators with extended-life underground tanks. Additionally, dual grid power feeds, structural resiliency against environmental factors and uninterruptable power systems allow the complex to operate effectively for weeks without commercial power, the release said.

"Many of our competitors are virtual without offices and production or logistics capabilities. They're using third-party offshore support teams and driving services from a public cloud platform. Stratacache is taking the opposite approach. We're investing in world-class infrastructure to serve our customers better. Our Fortune 5000 customer base demands real people and real capability to get the job done 24x7x365 and Stratacache is stepping up to the task at hand," said Chris Riegel, CEO of Stratacache. "We continue to aggressively invest in the business to enhance our service offerings for Stratacache and Scala customers who are relying on us to deliver mission critical applications and services for their businesses. This momentum allows us to meet the global customer demand for Tier 1 digital signage services and deliver best-in-class capabilities to our customers and partners worldwide."  

The new facility will also house Stratacache's primary global support and network operations center for Stratacache and Scala products. The increased capacity will address the anticipated business needs of the company with specific emphasis on the support of new outdoor digital menu board products and enhanced managed hosting, support and services for the newly acquired Scala brand. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be announced in the next several weeks, according to the release.