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Metro Connect 2021: The Heart and Soul of 1623

2021-03-11T08:50:41-06:00

At Metro Connect 2021, Greg Elliott was honored to meet up with Jaymie Scott Cutaia, CEO of JSA to dish on the latest 1623 Farnam developments. The two had no shortage of topics to cover as there is a lot going on at 1623! Greg shared the latest on the $40M expansion which is making the facility a cutting edge data center with new cooling and power infrastructure. Greg continued, “along with nine floors, 8MW of capacity and it already has 50 carriers - that’s awesome  - coupled with the hyperscaler activity in the area, it’s a great spot to be in.” As an interconnected ecosystem, Greg explained how our [...]

Metro Connect 2021: The Heart and Soul of 16232021-03-11T08:50:41-06:00

Multicloud De-Mystified with Help from Google Cloud, Megaport and Qwinix

2021-06-16T15:44:07-05:00

You’ve probably heard the term “Multicloud” tossed around here and there, but how comfortable are you with the meaning? Do you have a deep understanding of how to successfully implement a multicloud strategy in a way that will actually improve your business? If not, we’ve got you covered. 1623 Farnam hosted an informative and fascinating webinar in partnership with Google Cloud, Megaport and Qwinix to answer these questions and more.  Multicloud Tips and Tricks These three leading cloud providers offered insights, tips and tricks on developing a practical and effective multicloud strategy for businesses looking to diversify their approach to the cloud. Experts took a deep dive into explaining how [...]

Multicloud De-Mystified with Help from Google Cloud, Megaport and Qwinix2021-06-16T15:44:07-05:00

It May Be Winter, But Omaha is Hot (with Innovation): Todd Cushing Joins Data Movers Podcast

2021-06-16T15:33:07-05:00

Looking for Warren Buffett? Todd Cushing will tell you to keep an eye out for him enjoying a hot fudge sundae at Gorat’s in Omaha, Nebraska. But that’s the least of the exciting activities in Omaha he discussed in JSA’s latest episode of Data Movers. Todd sat down with Jaymie Scotto Cutaia, Founder and CEO of JSA, and Evan Kirstel, top B2B social media influencer, for their podcast series Data Movers, where they speak with the industry’s top influencers and thought leaders to discuss their experience, insights, and how they got to where they are today in their careers. You may be surprised to hear this, but these days Omaha [...]

It May Be Winter, But Omaha is Hot (with Innovation): Todd Cushing Joins Data Movers Podcast2021-06-16T15:33:07-05:00

PTC’21: Greg Elliott Talks to JSA TV about What’s Hot at 1623 Farnam for 2021

2021-06-16T15:29:53-05:00

While we’d all prefer to be at the “must attend” annual PTC conference in person in Hawaii, missing out on the virtual edition was surely not an option according to our very own Greg Elliott. From fiber builds to a 5G lab, there’s a lot to be excited about at 1623 Farnam in 2021.  With level five commissioning in progress on our $40 million expansion, customers can expect greatly expanded power and cooling capabilities along with the addition of more carriers and fiber vaults. And when it comes to fiber, our location is perfect. Located in the middle of the country, our facility is at the nexus of the country’s [...]

PTC’21: Greg Elliott Talks to JSA TV about What’s Hot at 1623 Farnam for 20212021-06-16T15:29:53-05:00

The Edge Ecosystem in 2021

2021-02-02T16:37:20-06:00

Trends for the year ahead for Data Centers and Beyond The beginning of a new year is always exciting. Industry experts begin to gauge which of their predictions look like they might become a reality, and which may take some more time to develop. This year in particular is an interesting one, as we can start to take stock of some of the shifting trajectories the pandemic introduced in 2020. As we journey forward into a new year, what will 2021 bring? Here are some trends we expect to see as ones to watch. Content is Still King But Revamping Network Architectures Reigns Supreme CDNs are driving major demand for [...]

The Edge Ecosystem in 20212021-02-02T16:37:20-06:00

A Look Back on An Unprecedented Year

2021-01-29T12:41:15-06:00

Finally, a particularly challenging year has come to an end. While we cannot be exactly sure what is on the horizon for 2021, we can surely breathe a sigh of relief for making it through a year of unexpected obstacles and the adjustment to a “new normal”. Now, we have learned quite a few lessons and can look forward to a promising year ahead. And while 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic was a year unlike any other, we were still able to accomplish some pretty amazing things and navigate the year’s trends. Colocation as Important as Ever One of the largest data center trends we saw throughout this past year [...]

A Look Back on An Unprecedented Year2021-01-29T12:41:15-06:00

1623 Farnam Featured in Market Research Study

2020-12-14T16:47:37-06:00

Our position in the advantageous Midwest connectivity market has never been stronger, but you don’t have to take our word for it. In a report published by 451 Research, a third party assessment of our strengths and weaknesses shows the future is bright.  451 Research is a market research and analysis organization focussed on the IT industry. With a goal to bring together data and intelligence to help tech companies make smart decisions, they specialize in information concerning cloud native technologies, AI, data centers, IoT, DevOps, cybersecurity, and cloud services. The firm completed a market research report on 1623 Farnam, analyzing our position after an ownership change and large funding [...]

1623 Farnam Featured in Market Research Study2020-12-14T16:47:37-06:00

Great White Space: Open for Business and New Possibilities

2020-11-13T10:51:26-06:00

We’ve flicked the switch on our big neon vacancy sign. A bunch of brand new, highly optimized white space is now available thanks to our massive new expansion project. We’ve been hard at work, adding four new floors of fully connected edge data center space at 6,400 gross square feet per floor, and 5,400 square feet of available white space per floor. This brand new infrastructure includes a full 5 kw of n+1 power capability per cabinet, with the ability to support even more additional power. The freshly available space also includes n+1 hot aisle containment cooling – a valuable addition for saving energy and money. Available for pre-sale right [...]

Great White Space: Open for Business and New Possibilities2020-11-13T10:51:26-06:00

A Modern Approach to Connectivity

2020-11-06T16:26:38-06:00

Megaport and 1623 Farnam teamed up for a webinar titled “A Modern Approach to Connectivity with Megaport”.  Greg Elliott, VP of Business Development for 1623 Farnam and Adam Wirkus, Sales Director for Megaport covered topics such as SDNs and how they are beneficial for controlling network traffic reliably in a cost-effective and secure manner. Other key insights include the stats below from Flexera’s 2020 State of the Cloud report:  59% of enterprises expect cloud usage to exceed expectations due to COVID-19 87% are using a hybrid cloud strategy 93% of enterprises are using a hybrid cloud strategy 73% have a top priority to optimize cloud spend as their adoption and [...]

A Modern Approach to Connectivity2020-11-06T16:26:38-06:00

30 Years of Gaming and What It Means for Colocation

2020-10-23T12:01:09-05:00

When Amazon announced its new game streaming service, it joined other heavyweights Google, Sony, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, and plenty of others launching gaming subscription services. The world of video games is about to enter a new era. What does that mean for networks and interconnection? Sometimes, talking about how we got here is instructive in forecasting where we’re going. Let’s take a look into the past of gaming to help us understand the present and the future. Let’s start in the mid-eighties - in what gamers call the third generation of gaming – to see what lessons we can learn and the future of cloud gaming. The controllers have changed [...]

30 Years of Gaming and What It Means for Colocation2020-10-23T12:01:09-05:00
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