Edge Data Center

The Advantages of Edge Data Center Colocation

2025-08-18T10:30:54-05:00

Milliseconds matter in today’s always-on digital economy. Whether it’s streaming a live sporting event, processing IoT data from connected devices or supporting real-time financial transactions, businesses know that performance is directly tied to proximity. The closer your infrastructure is to your end users and critical network interconnection points, the faster and more reliable the experience. Edge data center colocation is the best way to ensure you're always connected.  That’s where edge data center colocation comes in and why 1623 Farnam’s location and services are uniquely positioned to help organizations gain a competitive advantage. What Is Edge Data Center Colocation? Edge data center colocation is the practice of placing your IT [...]

The Advantages of Edge Data Center Colocation2025-08-18T10:30:54-05:00

Building Hybrid Clouds for High-Performance Futures

2025-04-09T13:30:06-05:00

Hybrid cloud architectures have emerged as a pivotal strategy for organizations aiming to balance performance, scalability and control in today’s IT infrastructure environment. By integrating private and public cloud environments, businesses can tailor their infrastructure to meet specific needs, ensuring optimal resource utilization and agility.  This approach not only addresses diverse workload requirements but also positions organizations to adapt swiftly to changing market dynamics.​ Learn more about the importance of building hybrid clouds below.  The Enduring Relevance of Hybrid Cloud Architectures Hybrid cloud solutions have transitioned from being a mere trend to becoming a foundational element of modern IT strategies. This shift is driven by several compelling factors:​ Regulatory Compliance [...]

Building Hybrid Clouds for High-Performance Futures2025-04-09T13:30:06-05:00

7 Ways Edge Data Centers Just Make Sense

2025-02-06T12:32:22-06:00

The demand for faster, more efficient and reliable data processing is at an all-time high. These demands will only keep increasing over time. Edge data centers have emerged as a pivotal solution, bringing computation and data storage closer to the data source.  Here are seven compelling reasons why edge data centers like 1623 Farnam are indispensable, complete with real-world examples to demonstrate their impact. 1. Reduced Latency Latency is a critical factor for modern applications, from streaming services to autonomous vehicles. By positioning data centers near end-users, edge facilities significantly reduce the distance data must travel, resulting in quicker data processing and real-time responsiveness. Example: In the gaming industry, low [...]

7 Ways Edge Data Centers Just Make Sense2025-02-06T12:32:22-06:00

1623 Farnam Shines at PTC ’25: Insights from the Heart of Connectivity

2025-01-29T10:39:01-06:00

The Pacific Telecommunications Council’s annual conference, PTC ’25, proved once again why it’s the premier platform for exploring the future of digital infrastructure. Industry leaders from around the globe convened to discuss key trends, challenges, and innovations in connectivity. For 1623 Farnam, this year’s conference was a significant opportunity to showcase its leadership in the mid-market interconnection space and the evolving role of edge data centers in today’s digital economy. One of the event’s highlights was a JSA TV interview with 1623 Farnam CEO & President Bill Severn. The discussion offered a glimpse into the company’s strategy and vision, reinforcing its position as a driving force in the Midwest’s interconnection [...]

1623 Farnam Shines at PTC ’25: Insights from the Heart of Connectivity2025-01-29T10:39:01-06:00

How AI is Driving a New Age for Edge Data Centers

2024-10-09T12:38:21-05:00

Artificial Intelligence has been dominating the IT sphere for some time now — it’s redefining how we build our infrastructure, changing the nature of power procurement and delivering massive amounts of value to customers and end users. Many of the most well-known AI applications include anything from autonomous vehicles to smart city infrastructure, and as a result, we’ve come to know AI as an instantaneous decision-maker, processing data in milliseconds. Naturally, this is where edge data centers shine. Positioned closer to the data source, edge data centers minimize latency, ensuring that AI applications can operate at the speed that their users desire.  However, AI is also bringing a nuance to [...]

How AI is Driving a New Age for Edge Data Centers2024-10-09T12:38:21-05:00

Is Edge Computing Still Cool?

2023-09-07T11:05:25-05:00

Where has the edge gone? It seems like only yesterday we were being told by everyone that was anyone in technology and telecommunications that the edge was everywhere — not just in our communities, schools or hospitals, but even in our own pocket. The edge was the word of choice when it came to describing the future of connectivity, bringing with it promises of next-generation use cases and applications. Where is that discussion now?  In truth, the importance of edge computing (and the hype surrounding it) hasn’t gone away. In reality, it’s the opposite. It’s become a solution and connectivity paradigm that is so baked into our current technology maps [...]

Is Edge Computing Still Cool?2023-09-07T11:05:25-05:00

The Triple Threat: Finding the Right Destination For Your Content and Cloud Ecosystem

2023-02-17T12:47:44-06:00

1623 Farnam is a triple threat when it comes to data centers.  Our carrier-neutral, 80,000-square-foot facility in Omaha, Nebraska, is the go-to spot for a rich ecosystem that spans content and the cloud capabilities. Bill Severn, our Executive Vice President, discussed some of our interconnection hub and edge data center features with JSA TV during Metro Connect 2023. Ecosystem: We have 53 carriers in our building, positioning us to meet any business’ needs, from providing a low latency route, to carrier diversity, to redundancy and more. In addition to our Omaha IX, we continue to build a thriving ecosystem to meet ever expanding needs.  Content: As content needs move closer [...]

The Triple Threat: Finding the Right Destination For Your Content and Cloud Ecosystem2023-02-17T12:47:44-06:00

The Hybrid and Multicloud Must-Have: Building a Well-Founded Ecosystem

2023-02-16T14:11:55-06:00

2023 is being hailed as the year of the cloud — or at least, much like the years that came before it, a year in which cloud usage will continue to evolve and contribute to a growing share of an organization’s resources and success. Toward the end of 2022, Forbes noted that multicloud will continue to be an in-demand strategy, citing reports that showed how 84% of mid-to-large companies stated a goal of adopting a multi-cloud strategy by 2023. In the same timeframe, Gartner revealed that new spending was continuing to shift to cloud options, as evidenced by an 11.3% projected growth for software spending in 2023.  A continuation of [...]

The Hybrid and Multicloud Must-Have: Building a Well-Founded Ecosystem2023-02-16T14:11:55-06:00

1623 Discusses the Power of Connections at PTC’23

2023-01-20T11:04:11-06:00

The PTC conference is a mainstay of the telecom and data center conference circuit, and this year, 1623 Farnam was thrilled to make the long journey to sunny Honolulu where we had the opportunity to shake hands, make new connections and rejoin with old friends.  While on site, our VP of Business Development Greg Elliott sat down with JSA TV to offer some insight into what makes our interconnection hub and edge data center so special. Of course, it starts with our strong foundations in Omaha and is underscored by our on-site internet exchange (if you haven’t checked out OmahaIX yet, now’s your chance). However, what makes the connectivity advantages [...]

1623 Discusses the Power of Connections at PTC’232023-01-20T11:04:11-06:00

A 2022 Year in Review: Celebrating Industry Evolutions, Ecosystem Upgrades and More

2022-12-19T12:21:37-06:00

It’s that time of year again when every organization takes a breath to think about what they’ve accomplished in the past 12 months. For businesses in the fast-paced sphere of critical infrastructure, the years always seem particularly jam-packed — and here at 1623 Farnam, we’re proud to say that we have a lot to celebrate this December.  2022 was a momentous year for this edge interconnection facility and internet exchange. We participated in a host of industry discussions, offered a plethora of insights into topics from sustainability to data gravity and beyond — we even accomplished some very exciting upgrades to our connectivity ecosystem. Of course, what matters most is [...]

A 2022 Year in Review: Celebrating Industry Evolutions, Ecosystem Upgrades and More2022-12-19T12:21:37-06:00
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