1623 Farnam VP of Business Development Matt Reed will also appear in a PTC Lightning Hub Talk on ‘The Heart of Connectivity.’
1623 Farnam, a key provider of network-neutral edge interconnection and data center solutions, announces today that its CEO & President, Bill Severn, will speak on “The Mid-Market Advantage: Competing in a Hyperscale World” panel at the highly anticipated Pacific Telecommunications Council’s annual conference, also known as PTC ‘25.
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Severn will join a dynamic panel discussion scheduled for 3-3:45 p.m. HST in MPCC, South Pacific 1. The session will shed light on the critical role mid-market data centers play in the digital infrastructure ecosystem. Moderated by Chris Downie, CEO of Flexential, the panel will feature industry leaders who are driving innovation and navigating challenges in this unique segment of the market. Other panelists include Bob DeSantis, CEO of 365 Data Centers; Jeff Uphues, CEO of DC BLOX; Chris Weasler, CEO of CENTRA; and Rosa White, CFO & Co-Founder of DRFortress.
1623 Farnam VP of Business Development Matt Reed will also appear in a PTC ‘25 Lightning Hub Talk titled “The Heart of Connectivity: How 1623 Farnam Redefines Interconnection in the Central U.S.” on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The 10-minute panel will discuss 1623 Farnam and its role in the Midwest as the premier option for clients in that region and beyond.
Panel Focus: The Mid-Market Squeeze
Mid-market data centers occupy a crucial space between small-scale colocation services and massive hyperscale facilities. These centers offer scalable, flexible and managed solutions tailored to medium-sized businesses that demand robust computing power without the oversized infrastructure of hyperscalers.
However, with the growing scarcity of land and power—especially in the U.S.—mid-market players face increasing pressure from hyperscalers with vast resources and long-term strategies. Severn’s session will explore how mid-market providers are adapting to these challenges, where they currently stand in the industry and whether they can carve out a sustainable niche amid rising competition.
Representing 1623 Farnam, Severn will bring a wealth of expertise and insight to the discussion. As a premier interconnection facility located in Omaha, Nebraska, 1623 Farnam has carved out a strategic position in the mid-market space by focusing on connectivity, Peering, colocation and scalability.
With more than 60 carrier and cloud partners, including major players like Google Cloud, Telia Carrier, and Megaport, 1623 Farnam delivers critical infrastructure that enables businesses of all sizes to achieve their digital transformation goals. Additionally, the facility’s Omaha IX, one of the leading Internet Exchanges in the Midwest, provides customers with reduced latencies and enhanced network performance.
Severn will share how 1623 Farnam continues to thrive by prioritizing its unique Midwest connectivity, flexibility, interconnection, regional proximity and Peering opportunities—qualities that mid-market interconnection facilities play a significant role as content drives closer to consumers.
PTC ’25 is the industry’s premier platform for discussing the future of digital infrastructure and this panel promises to be a must-attend for anyone interested in how mid-market providers are shaping the next wave of technological advancement.
Be sure to join Bill Severn and Matt Reed for thought-provoking discussions on what lies ahead for mid-market data centers in a hyperscale-dominated world.
To request a meeting with the 1623 Farnam Team at PTC’25, visit here.
You can also email info@1623farnam.com to reach out directly.