Digital Fortress announced the acquisition of the colocation business of Atmosera. With this acquisition, Digital Fortress extends its footprint to 10 data center facilities with tailored colocation, network, and cloud services for large and mid-size enterprises.
Adding three data center facilities
Digital Fortress is a premier enterprise level colocation provider, and the acquisition adds three data center facilities located in Beaverton and Downtown Portland.
Jon Thomsen, CEO of Atmosera, said,
“This transaction reinforces Atmosera’s commitment to its managed Azure strategy and allows us to focus 100% on delivering world-class Azure services. I’ve known Digital Fortress for many years, and with this transaction, they are well-positioned to maximize the opportunities these facilities represent for businesses seeking colocation and data center services.”
Digital Fortress is a premier enterprise level colocation provider, and the acquisition adds three data center facilities located in Beaverton and Downtown Portland.
Juan Saca, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Fortress, said,
“In my new role as CEO of Digital Fortress, I am delighted to kick off 2021 with a transformative acquisition for the Company. Our team is looking forward to welcoming Atmosera Colocation customers to the Digital Fortress family. This acquisition expands our geographic and infrastructure footprint, adds important customers in a highly strategic location and provides valuable opportunities for expansion in the Portland region.”
While Portland is positioned as a connectivity gateway to Asia-Pacific with direct access to seven subsea cables, the Downtown Portland facility is adjacent to the Pittock Building, which has the second-largest density of fiber networks and carriers in the Pacific Northwest.
Atmosera is a certified Azure Expert MSP providing Azure assessment, enablement, and management services to a world-class client base. The acquisition of Atmosera Colocation continues the strong progression of Digital Fortress as a leading player focused on the Pacific Northwest region. Over the last 18 months, the company has acquired colocation facilities in Piscataway (NJ), Chicago (IL) and Denver (CO).