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1623 Farnam Expands Omaha Footprint With Second Midwest Interconnection Facility

2026-01-16T11:17:24-06:00

The new facility, set to be operational in 2028, will add at least 5MW of planned capacity to meet growing Midwest interconnection demand. OMAHA – January 19, 2026– 1623 Farnam, a regional leader in network-neutral edge interconnection and data center services, announces it has closed on a second interconnection facility in Omaha, significantly expanding its regional footprint and long-term capacity to support network-driven growth. The new facility will complement 1623 Farnam’s flagship carrier hotel and is planned to be operational in mid-2028, delivering at least 5MW of capacity while reinforcing the company’s interconnection-first strategy and commitment to the Midwest as a critical meet-in-the-middle market for cloud, carrier, wireless and content [...]

1623 Farnam Expands Omaha Footprint With Second Midwest Interconnection Facility2026-01-16T11:17:24-06:00

Iowa Communications Network Taps Into Omaha IX Peering Exchange at 1623 Farnam to Boost Statewide Reach

2025-07-01T10:04:54-05:00

The partnership brings faster, more efficient cloud and content access to Iowa’s education, healthcare, government and public safety networks OMAHA – July 1, 2025– 1623 Farnam, a regional leader in network-neutral edge interconnection and data center services, announces that the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) has officially joined Omaha IX, the premier Internet Exchange housed at 1623 Farnam’s carrier-neutral facility in Omaha. This strategic collaboration enhances ICN’s ability to deliver high-performance, low-latency connectivity to its authorized users throughout Iowa, including K-12 schools, higher education institutions, public safety agencies, government organizations and healthcare facilities. By participating in Omaha IX, ICN can now peer directly with content and cloud providers geographically closer to [...]

Iowa Communications Network Taps Into Omaha IX Peering Exchange at 1623 Farnam to Boost Statewide Reach2025-07-01T10:04:54-05:00

1623 Farnam Completes Strategic Facility Expansion to Support Rising Demand for Edge Deployments

2025-06-10T16:08:43-05:00

New data halls add 1.5MW of capacity and 280 cabinet-ready positions to Omaha’s premier interconnection hub   OMAHA – June 11, 2025– 1623 Farnam, a regional leader in network-neutral edge interconnection and data center services, announces the completion of a major facility expansion at its flagship, carrier-neutral data center in Omaha this month. The project, which adds the facility’s final two data halls, brings an additional 1.5MW of IT capacity and 280 cabinet-ready positions online — answering growing demand from customers across cloud, AI, content and broadband markets. Driven by customer growth and increasing need for high-performance interconnection, 1623 Farnam accelerated the project timeline to bring the expansion online in [...]

1623 Farnam Completes Strategic Facility Expansion to Support Rising Demand for Edge Deployments2025-06-10T16:08:43-05:00

1623 Farnam’s Eric Flock Appointed as VP of Infrastructure and Facility

2024-01-30T12:27:45-06:00

Shortly following 1623 Farnam’s recent news regarding the appointment of Bill Severn as CEO and President, the company is eager to share yet another strategic leadership announcement: Eric Flock has been promoted to Vice President of Infrastructure and Facility. Originally serving as 1623 Farnam’s Operations Manager, Flock joined the team back in 2015. Since then he has not only brought extensive knowledge and expertise of the wider telecommunications and data center industry to the team, but also cultivated a deep understanding of 1623’s own operations and growth trajectory. These assets and experiences position him well for success in his new role. Leveraging more than 15 years of experience in critical [...]

1623 Farnam’s Eric Flock Appointed as VP of Infrastructure and Facility2024-01-30T12:27:45-06:00

1623 Farnam Appoints Bill Severn as CEO and President

2024-01-17T09:29:35-06:00

1623 Farnam, a regional leader in network-neutral edge interconnection and data center services, announces the appointment of Bill Severn to the position of CEO and President of the organization. As a long-time industry leader, Severn has played a key role in 1623 Farnam’s technological acceleration and ongoing growth since 2019 as Operating Partner for parent company BERKS Group. Most recently, Severn spearheaded a 3MW power deployment, expanding capacity at 1623 Farnam to support advanced hyperscale peering and colocation demands today and in the future. “I’ve had the pleasure of working within and supporting the 1623 Farnam ecosystem for more than five years now, and I am proud to take on [...]

1623 Farnam Appoints Bill Severn as CEO and President2024-01-17T09:29:35-06:00

2024 and the New Era of Connectivity

2024-01-16T12:13:05-06:00

Connectivity is a hot topic with lots of exciting advancements on the horizon for 2024. The landscape of digital connectivity is likely to be shaped by several key technologies and trends including: peering’s growing momentum, CDNs connectivity, digital transformation demands and digital platform and diversification.  As these trends unfold, it's essential to stay informed about technological developments and regulatory changes to understand how connectivity will shape the future. For the whole scoop, check out this feature article from The Fast Mode, written by our own CEO and President, Bill Severn.

2024 and the New Era of Connectivity2024-01-16T12:13:05-06:00

1623 Farnam Deploys Three New Generators, Adding 3MW of Power to Support Expanding Hyperscale Peering and Colocation Demands

2024-01-09T08:23:57-06:00

1623 Farnam, a regional leader in network-neutral edge interconnection and data center services, is excited to announce the completion of its generator deployment project. This deployment, which began in June 2022 with the design of the custom noise-canceling enclosures, now ensures the rich hyperscale connectivity and peering ecosystem at 1623 Farnam can benefit from three additional megawatts of usable power. 1623 Farnam has been experiencing ongoing expansion within its high-value hyperscale peering ecosystem. The ecosystem, which features major technology leaders and robust regional hyperscale construction is also demonstrating increased demands for robust connectivity from more than 60 carriers. This data center and IX site sits in a strategic, centralized spot [...]

1623 Farnam Deploys Three New Generators, Adding 3MW of Power to Support Expanding Hyperscale Peering and Colocation Demands2024-01-09T08:23:57-06:00

1623 Farnam’s Bill Severn Shares New Year Predictions for Infrastructure and Sustainability on Industry Roundtable

2023-12-08T14:33:11-06:00

Bill Severn, EVP of 1623 Farnam, recently presented as a panelist for an industry discussion on sustainability trends in network infrastructure looking ahead to 2024, alongside other luminaries from Hitachi Energy and Equus Compute Solutions. The panel, moderated by Robert Powell of Telecom Ramblings, discussed a number of topics relevant to the entire industry approaching the New Year, including opportunities for future innovation, expectations for 2024 and keeping pace with new technologies such as AI and Machine Learning. As advanced, power-hungry and connectivity-dependent applications like AI and ML approach on a more rapid timeline than anticipated, where are organizations sourcing their interconnection resources? Where are they finding their powerful infrastructure? [...]

1623 Farnam’s Bill Severn Shares New Year Predictions for Infrastructure and Sustainability on Industry Roundtable2023-12-08T14:33:11-06:00

Network News: Doing More Than Shaking Hands at the Midwest Peering Summit

2023-08-24T14:54:12-05:00

Networking is a key term for businesses for a host of reasons — and between the two meanings of the term, this word can encompass some of the most vital to-dos for today’s IT-driven organizations. Of course, whether it’s learning more about connectivity and data management, or facilitating the growth of your network of peers, there’s no better place to accomplish it all than on the event circuit.  Meeting in the Midwest Our team was thrilled to once again join our friends, partners and industry peers at the Midwest Peering Summit, where our Executive Vice President, Bill Severn and VPs of Business Development, Greg Elliott and Matt Reed, joined the [...]

Network News: Doing More Than Shaking Hands at the Midwest Peering Summit2023-08-24T14:54:12-05:00

1623 Farnam Welcomes Vyve Broadband to Connectivity Ecosystem

2023-08-01T13:13:58-05:00

1623 Farnam, a regional leader in network-neutral edge interconnection and data center services, announces that Vyve Broadband, a Multiple-System Operator (MSO) providing residential and commercial data, voice, and video service to rural communities, is now the newest network in the 1623 Farnam connectivity ecosystem. The new Vyve Broadband PoP ensures close connections to customers in the Midwest and enriches connectivity options for tenants at 1623 Farnam. “1623 Farnam is a major interconnection point for the region, and being a part of their rich ecosystem benefits all involved. Not only do we get to significantly expand and improve our own connectivity options, but our customers and communities get even more access [...]

1623 Farnam Welcomes Vyve Broadband to Connectivity Ecosystem2023-08-01T13:13:58-05:00
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