June 8, 2020

Cortez Masto Applauds $848,000 Contract for Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site (UASTS)

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the $848,685 in funding awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) toward an overall contract of $1.79 million to demonstrate and validate drone technology in coordination with Nevada’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site. The contract awarded to Switch (NYSE: SWCH), who contracted with the Nevada Institute…

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October 8, 2019

UNLV Athletics and Switch Launch Multi-Year Partnership for Sports Technology Innovation

Press Release

Multi-Year Collaboration to Focus on Sports-Science, Data Analytics, and Student-Athlete Success LAS VEGAS – October 8, 2019 – UNLV and Switch (NYSE: SWCH) today announced that they have entered into a multi-year technology initiative focused on sports-science, data analytics and student-athlete success. This collaboration, enabled by a substantial financial commitment from Switch, is motivated by a mutual aspiration to…

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September 4, 2019

Switch Receives EPA Excellence in Green Power Leadership Award

Press Release

National Award Honors America’s Leading Green Power Users LAS VEGAS – Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for enterprise colocation, differentiated multi-cloud, and industry-leading telecommunications solutions today announced that it has received a 2019 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The annual awards recognize America’s…

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September 3, 2019

The State of Nevada, City of Reno, Las Vegas, Henderson, Searchlight, NIAS, and Nevada Partners Complete Historic FAA Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Pilot Program

3rd Party Press Release

On January 14, 2019, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary, Elaine L. Chao, announced the FAA’s selection of three FAA-designated UAS Test Sites to partner with the agency in the Unmanned Traffic Management Pilot Program (UPP) to include the State of Nevada and the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS). On 1 August 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concluded its…

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August 1, 2019

Capital Dynamics Acquires 180MWac Townsite Solar Project from Skylar Resources as First Acquisition of Rob Roy’s Gigawatt Nevada

3rd Party Press Release

Solar Project Located in Boulder City, Nevada with Large-Scale Energy Storage Facility NEW YORK – August 1, 2019: Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, today announced that its Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business has acquired the Townsite Solar Project, a 180MWac / 231MWdc solar project located in Boulder City, Nevada, through the acquisition of Skylar Townsite LLC.

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July 24, 2019

U.S. Conference of Mayors Adopts Edge Data Protection and Physical Infrastructure Resiliency Resolution

Press Release

Resolution urges adoption of fault-tolerant technology solutions for data centers and edge computing facilities to protect public and private data Reno, Nev. — The nation’s mayors at their 87th annual meeting in Honolulu, HI unanimously approved a Data Protection at the Edge Resolution sponsored by Mayor Hillary Schieve of Reno, Nevada calling for sweeping improvements to data…

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June 21, 2019

Data Center Industry Leader Shawn Novak Joins Switch Executive Team

Press Release

Novak joins Switch from CBRE to Lead Strategic Business Development, Client Engagement and Hyperscale Cloud Design LAS VEGAS – Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for enterprise colocation, differentiated multi-cloud, and industry-leading telecommunications solutions, today announced that Shawn Novak has been hired as the Executive Vice President of Strategic Solutions for Switch.

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April 25, 2019

FedEx Signs 10-Year Data Center Infrastructure Agreement with Switch

Press Release

Switch Technology to Serve as FedEx Western U.S. Data Center LAS VEGAS – Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for enterprise colocation, differentiated multi-cloud, and industry-leading telecommunications solutions, today announced that FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has signed a 10-year deal with Switch to serve as FedEx’s western U.S. data center. Switch will deliver 2.5 MW of…

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April 3, 2019

Switch Continues to Expand Strategic Sales Team with Addition of Jeffery Bryce as Senior Vice President of Solutions Architecture

Press Release

With more than 20 years of experience, telecom specialist, technical consultant, and sales engineering leader Jeffery Bryce comes to Switch from Level 3 Communications (CenturyLink) LAS VEGAS – Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for enterprise colocation, elite hybrid cloud, and industry-leading connectivity solutions, today announced that it has hired Jeffery Bryce as…

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March 20, 2019

Switch Launches New Strategic Sales Team with Hire of Jocelyn McCaslin as Vice President of Global Sales

Press Release

McCaslin brings a wealth of experience from management roles at RagingWire, CenturyLink, and IO Data Centers to Switch LAS VEGAS – Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for enterprise colocation, elite hybrid cloud, and industry-leading connectivity solutions, today announced that it has launched a new strategic sales team with the hire of Jocelyn…

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March 18, 2019

Vertiv Licenses Patents for Switch’s Modular Data Center Technologies

Press Release

Switch licenses expand Vertiv portfolio for large enterprise, micro colocation, and edge data centers. LAS VEGAS – Vertiv and Switch, today announced the completion of a licensing agreement for Switch’s revolutionary hot and cold aisle containment technology and cooling systems.

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March 14, 2019

Digital Innovation Leader and Technology Journalist Bill Kleyman Joins Switch as EVP of Digital Solutions

Press Release

Millennial technology influencer hired as brand evangelist, thought leader, digital solutions specialist and writer for Switch LAS VEGAS – Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for elite colocation, enterprise hybrid cloud, and connectivity solutions, today announced that Bill Kleyman has been hired as the Executive Vice President of Digital Solutions for Switch. Bill…

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March 12, 2019

Switch Returns as the Lead Sponsor of the 2019 FIRST^® Robotics Competition – Las Vegas Regional for the Third Consecutive Year

Press Release

STEAM Non-Profit Teaches Students Problem Solving, Teamwork, Inspired Robot Design and Building Click here to watch exciting video highlights from the 2018 Las Vegas Regional Las Vegas–Switch (NYSE: SWCH) and FIRST Nevada have teamed up for the third year in a row to focus on STEAM education and future career development, through robot design and creation at…

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February 19, 2019

Switch Sponsorship Sends Virginia City Silver Bricks FIRST LEGO League Team to National Championship

Press Release

Storey County FIRST LEGO League Team is the Only FIRST LEGO League Team from Nevada to attend the National Championship. Nevada – Switch (NYSE: SWCH) the global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for elite colocation, enterprise hybrid cloud and connectivity solutions, today announced its sponsorship of the Storey County FIRST® LEGO® League robotics team, the…

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February 4, 2019

Effortless Achieves Corporate Sustainability by Operating in Switch Data Centers

3rd Party Press Release

Switch’s 100 Percent Renewably Powered Facilities Help Reduce the Effortless Carbon Footprint Effortless, a business cloud services provider that delivers maximum security and uptime to its clients, today announced it has achieved a green milestone by operating within Switch. Switch (NYSE: SWCH), is the global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for elite colocation, enterprise hybrid cloud…

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January 30, 2019

Switch Named an AI-Ready Colocation Data Center Partner for NVIDIA DGX Systems

Press Release

NVIDIA Customers Running NVIDIA DGX Systems for AI and Deep Learning Can Easily Deploy in Switch’s Advanced Technology Ecosystem LAS VEGAS – Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale data center ecosystems for elite colocation, enterprise hybrid cloud and connectivity solutions, today announced that Switch data centers have been selected as a preferred, AI-ready provider for…

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January 23, 2019

Worldpay Establishes New Data Center Presence within Switch Hyperscale Data Center Ecosystem

3rd Party Press Release

Deployment in Switch’s world-class Tier 5® Platinum rated data centers provides the highest-level of resiliency and security. CINCINNATI, Jan. 23, 2019 – Worldpay, Inc. (NYSE: WP; LSE: WPY), a leading payments technology company, has inaugurated a new data center presence in North America within Switch’s world-renowned data centers. Switch (NYSE: SWCH), is a global technology infrastructure corporation that develops hyperscale…

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January 8, 2019

R Systems Announces Expanded Computing Infrastructure at Switch’s Core Campus in Las Vegas

3rd Party Press Release

R Systems HPC managed services delivers secure scalability, on-network, virtually eliminating security concerns, data transfer fees, and managing additional compute environments Champaign, Ill. Dec. 20, 2018 — R Systems (http://www.rsystemsinc.com) announced today it is expanding its data center and infrastructure capabilities for its high-performance computing (HPC) managed services into Switch’s Core Campus in Las…

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June 21, 2018

U.S. Conference of Mayors Unanimously Approves Resolution on Data Protection and Data Center Resiliency

Press Release

Resolution, Sponsored by Henderson Mayor Debra March, Stresses National Enhanced Physical and Cyber Data Security Measures Henderson, Nev.  — The nation’s mayors have unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Henderson Mayor Debra March calling for sweeping improvements to how private businesses and governments protect data from cyber attacks, physical attacks, severe weather events, and other types of catastrophic threats to…

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May 18, 2018

Criterion Data Runs on Renewable Energy

Switch NEWS (Source: Criterion Systems)

Criterion uses Switch data centers to provide colocation services for its work in Las Vegas.  These data centers are powered by 100% renewable energy.  From 2016-2017, Switch retired over 1,892 Geothermal and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (REC) on behalf of Criterion Systems, making our energy consumption 100% green at Switch’s data center facilities. A REC is proof that 1…

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May 9, 2018

Consumers Energy Signs Large Deal at Switch’s Pyramid Campus in Grand Rapids

Press Release

Construction Underway on the Next Sector of the over 1.8 Million Square Foot Campus GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the global technology infrastructure corporation that is powering the future of the connected world®, today announced that it has signed a large colocation deal with Consumers Energy (NYSE: CMS), officially selling out 90 percent of the second sector…

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May 7, 2018

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Signs “Switch Bill” Data Center Tax Exemption Legislation

Press Release

New Law Paves Way for Construction of Switch’s Hyperscale Colocation Data Center Campus in Atlanta ATLANTA, GA — Switch (NYSE: SWCH) the global technology solutions corporation that is powering the future of the connected world®, today announced that construction is underway at the company’s more than 1 million square foot, Tier 5® Platinum PRIME data center…

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April 26, 2018

Switch CIO Missy Young Accepted into Forbes Technology Council

Press Release

Forbes Technology Council is an Invitation-Only Community for World-Class CIOs, CTOs and Technology Executives LAS VEGAS — Missy Young, Chief Information Officer of Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the global technology infrastructure corporation that is powering the future of the connected world®, has been accepted into the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Missy Young…

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April 20, 2018

Five FIRST Nevada Robotics Teams Representing Nevada Head to the World Championship in Houston

3rd Party Press Release

Winners of the state level FIRST® robotics competitions advance to compete with students from across the world LAS VEGAS – FIRST Nevada Robotics announced today that five FIRST Nevada robotics teams have won the state level competition and are headed to the World Championship robotic competition in Houston, TX. The World Championships will be held from April 18 through 21. Nevada…

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April 20, 2018

Switch Inspires Future Technology Leaders at 2018 Las Vegas Regional FIRST® Robotics Competition

Switch NEWS

Partnership with STEAM Non-Profit Teaches Students Critical Skills for Future Workforce Readiness and Tech Talent in Nevada Inspired by the value of FIRST Robotics’ mission to help young people combine the STEAM education skills of creativity, invention, engineering and team collaboration, Switch was the…

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March 29, 2018

Munters Joins Switch’s Data Center Patent Licensing Program

Press Release

Licensing Agreement includes Right to Sell Switch’s Highly Efficient, Patented Exterior Wall Penetrating Multi-Mode HVAC to Others LAS VEGAS — Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the global technology solutions corporation that is powering the future of the connected world®, today announced that Munters has elected to participate in Switch’s utility patent licensing program.  Switch’s licensing program extends the benefits of its patented…

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March 7, 2018

Consumers Energy’s New Renewable Energy Program Helps General Motors and Switch in Michigan

Press Release

Program Matches Energy Used by Large Businesses with Clean Sources JACKSON, Mich., March 8, 2018 – General Motors and Switch are the first participants in a new Consumers Energy program to help large businesses use large renewable energy sources. Both companies are now matching 100 percent of their electric use at key operations in Michigan with wind-generated power. The…

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February 7, 2018

Switch Announces Rob Roy’s Gigawatt Nevada, the Largest Solar Project in the United States

Press Release

Capital Dynamics to Develop Gigawatt 1 the First Gigawatt Solar Project Portfolio LAS VEGAS — Switch (NYSE: SWCH), the technology infrastructure corporation that is powering the future of the connected world®, together with Capital Dynamics, today announced the construction of the single largest solar project portfolio in the United States. Switch CEO and Founder Rob Roy’s Gigawatt 1 solar project will…

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February 5, 2018

Switch Returns as Lead Sponsor of the 2018 Las Vegas Regional FIRST® Robotics Competition

Switch NEWS

STEAM Non-Profit Teaches Students Problem Solving, Teamwork, Inspired Robot Design and Building Highlights from the 2017 Las Vegas Regional FIRST® Robotics Competition LAS VEGAS – Switch (NYSE: SWCH) and FIRST Nevada have teamed up again to demonstrate the value of STEAM education and careers in these fields, through robot design and creation for the 2018 Las Vegas Regional FIRST®…

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January 25, 2018

Hulu Moves Data Centers to 100 Percent Renewable Energy Facility

Switch NEWS (source: Hulu Tech Blog)

By Rafael Soltanovich, Vice President, Software Development at Hulu It takes a lot of energy to connect millions of viewers across the United States with the content they love. With a tech team of more than 620 Hulugans powering our library of 75,000+ on-demand episodes and a live TV service that ingests over 1000 streams daily, we’re always looking for…

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December 12, 2017

Switch Retains CBRE for Exclusive Agency Agreement for Switch’s Tier 5® Platinum PRIME Colocation Data Centers

Press Release

Highest-Rated, Most Advanced Data Centers in the World to be Represented by the World’s Largest Brokerage LAS VEGAS — Switch (NYSE: SWCH) the global technology solutions corporation that is powering the future of the connected world®, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive agency agreement with CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. CBRE…

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August 8, 2017

Schneider Electric Licenses Key Patents for Hot Aisle Containment and Cooling Technology From Switch

Press Release

The Patent License Reflects a Growing Relationship between Switch and Schneider LAS VEGAS — Switch has licensed its patented hot-aisle containment and cooling technology known in the industry as the Switch T-SCIFs® and the Switch TSCs to Schneider Electric. “We are excited to conclude this important license, clearing the way for us to incorporate Switch’s innovative hot aisle containment and…

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August 2, 2017

University Announces Major New High-Performance Computing Cluster Propelling Development as a Top-Tier Research Institution

3rd Party Press Release

Technology giant Switch provides critical data ecosystem infrastructure to power new University of Nevada, Reno cluster RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno today unveiled development of a new, user-driven, high-performance computing cluster that will boost research capacity and better support the latest research applications such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, computational biology and neurosciences, bioinformatics and…

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July 27, 2017

Switch Announces Industry-Transforming Built-To-Suit Switch MOD Data Center Product Line

Press Release

Switch MOD 100 and Switch MOD 250 Data Centers can be Customized and Scaled to Meet On-Premise Customer Demand CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE EXCITING BRIEF Switch MOD VIDEO LAS VEGAS — Switch, the global technology solutions company that is powering the future of the connected world™, today announced its Modularly Optimized Design (MOD) line of data centers that…

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June 15, 2017

Switch Core Campus Opens LAS VEGAS 10 Data Center

Press Release

Hyperscale Expansion Fueled by Strong Client Demand WATCH THE COOL 2-MINUTE CORE CAMPUS VIDEO LAS VEGAS – Switch, the global technology solutions corporation that is powering the future of the connected world™, today announced the opening of its LAS VEGAS 10 data center, a Switch MOD 250 (Modularly Optimized Design), at Switch’s Core Campus.  The Switch MOD 250 is designed,…

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June 8, 2017

Switch Announces Its New Tier 5 Data Center Standard

Press Release

Tier 5 Sets New Standard for Excellence in the Data Center Industry LAS VEGAS — Recognizing shortcomings in the way data centers are evaluated, Switch is introducing a new proprietary Tier 5 Data Center Standard that it expects will be the most comprehensive standard in the industry. Tier 5 Platinum not only encompasses the resiliency and redundancy in other data…

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May 25, 2017

Switch Announces Massive PRIME Data Center Campus in Atlanta

Press Release

At more than 1 million square feet the multibillion-dollar campus will be one of four Switch PRIMES in North America ATLANTA — Switch, the global technology solutions corporation that is POWERING THE FUTURE OF THE CONNECTED WORLD™, today announced its plan to develop a more than 1 million square foot PRIME Data Center campus in Atlanta to meet client demand in…

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May 17, 2017

Switch Leads Consumers Energy’s Program To Bring 100% Renewable Energy to Michigan Businesses

Switch NEWS (source: Consumers Energy Press Release, May 15, 2017)

Switch Data Center in Grand Rapids Would Be New Program’s First Customer JACKSON, Mich., May 15, 2017 – Consumers Energy is making good on its commitment to a clean Michigan future by working with large businesses — including the new Switch Pyramid data center in West Michigan — that want to be powered 100 percent by renewable energy. The Michigan…

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May 12, 2017

Michigan Governor Declares Switch PYRAMID Data Center “Awesome” at Official Grand Opening

Switch NEWS

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder joined Rob and Stella Roy, and a host of the state’s political, economic development and local leadership to “cut the ribbon” marking the official grand opening of the iconic Switch PYRAMID data center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “This was an iconic building in Michigan.  To see it transformed by Switch into the most advanced, largest data…

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April 7, 2017

Switch Leads Sponsorship of Exciting West Michigan FIRST^® Robotics Competition

Press Release

Support for the STEAM event continues Switch’s commitment to being a community leader Grand Rapids, MI — Switch was proud to be the lead sponsor for the FIRST Robotics Competition in Kentwood, Michigan that kicked off on March 30th, 2017; an event that combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology.  More than 40 teams from around the region…

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April 2, 2017

Rackspace and Switch Join Forces to Deliver Digital Transformation Services to Customers in Switch’s Tier 5® Platinum Data Centers

Press Release

New agreement will make it easier for Switch colocation customers to use Rackspace managed services for private and public clouds, security, data and applications LAS VEGAS – Switch and Rackspace today announced a new agreement to deliver Rackspace private cloud solutions and connectivity to managed public cloud solutions on AWS, Azure and Google in Switch’s highly…

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March 21, 2017

Betsy Fretwell Joins Switch As Senior Vice President Of Switch SMART, Company’s New Smart City Division

Press Release

Nationally Recognized Las Vegas City Manager To Implement Vision For The World’s Most Advanced Smart City Ecosystem LAS VEGAS—Switch, the technology infrastructure ecosystem company that is powering the future of the connected world, announced today that Las Vegas City Manager, Betsy Fretwell, will be joining the company in July of this year as Senior Vice President of Switch…

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March 21, 2017

Switch’s Rapid Response Enables New Hospital Customer to Uphold Patient Safety During Emergency

Switch NEWS

Utilizes the Power of The SUPERLOOP and Saves the Day for a Top Critical Access Hospital in Rural Nevada In less than 48 hours of receiving an emergency call, Switch extends fiber Internet services into Mt. Grant General Hospital from the 500-mile SUPERLOOP high-speed backbone to keep one of the nation’s top Critical Access Hospitals online. Todd Radtke, CIO…

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March 9, 2017

Switch GRAND RAPIDS Now Open: The Largest, Most Advanced Data Center Campus in the Eastern U.S.

Press Release

First Phase of the 1.8 Million-Square-Foot Data Center Campus Completed and Now Open WATCH PYRAMID CAMPUS VIDEO GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Switch, a globally recognized leader in future-proof data center design, superscale cloud, unparalleled telecom gateways and energy sustainability, today announced the opening of the largest, most advanced data center campus in the Eastern U.S. –– Switch GRAND RAPIDS,…

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February 14, 2017

Switch TAHOE RENO Now Open: Largest, Most Advanced Data Center Campus in the World

Press Release

The superscale TAHOE RENO 1 data center in Northern Nevada is the world’s largest colocation facility WATCH TAHOE RENO VIDEO RENO, Nev. — Switch, a globally recognized leader in future-proof data center design, superscale cloud, unparalleled telecom gateways and energy sustainability, today announced the opening of the largest, most advanced data center campus in the world – also…

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January 9, 2017

Greenpeace Report Concludes Switch Scored Among The Highest In The World For Sustainability Among All Internet Companies

Press Release

Greenpeace Recognizes Switch As One Of the Definitive Industry Leaders For Its Use Of 100% Locally Sourced Renewable Energy Switch is the first multi-tenant data center provider in the world to receive all A’s in the six-year history of Greenpeace’s Clicking Clean report. The grades published in the 2017 report reflect Switch’s use of 100 percent renewable energy for all…

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November 17, 2016

Why Switch Created the Energy Choice Initiative: A New Energy Future for a New Nevada Economy

Switch NEWS

Switch Founder and CEO Rob Roy shares the importance of the passage of Question 3 and what energy choice means to Nevadans. One truth in today’s world is that technology and innovation wait for no one. We are all witnesses to technological advances that touch every single aspect of our lives, occurring at such a fast pace that it is often…

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September 16, 2016

Switch Launches STEAM Village To Promote Education

WOOD TV

Switch’s interactive learning lab makes its debut at 8th Annual ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan. An interactive, new ArtPrize Eight attraction aimed at helping kids start thinking about their future careers opens Saturday. Many people have heard of STEM education which focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). But, ArtPrize Eight officials are supporting the efforts of a number…

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July 18, 2016

Switch’s Jason Mendenhall Shares Insight On How Cloud Growth Drives Wholesale Demand

Data Center Frontier

Data Center Frontier’s quarterly Roundtable column showcases thought leadership on the state of the data center industry and where it is headed. Welcome to our fourth Data Center Executive Roundtable, a quarterly feature showcasing the insights of thought leaders on the state of the data center industry, and where it is headed. In our Second Quarter 2016 roundtable, we will…

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July 14, 2016

Switch Is Building The Best Workforce By Investing In Its Employees

Data Center Frontier

Switch’s Tracy Brown discusses the unique education partnerships and workforce training initiatives that help build elite teams. Building the best colocation data centers on the planet requires more than an agile technology ecosystems. It is important to develop a talented team to operate and maintain them. Just like Switch Founder and CEO Rob Roy thought about modern-day data center design…

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