1543AD Merges With Atomic Data Centers to Offer Microsoft Software Services

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Atomic Data Centers, an international, multi-location data center based out of Minneapolis, today announced the acquisition of 1543AD in a strategic merger to add Microsoft Software Services to their Cloud Computing and Data Management Services.

1543AD, a technology consulting firm specializing in IT management and software development has partnered with Atomic Data Centers since 2001 in providing their customers with IT project management, custom software development and SharePoint solutions.

Comments From Management

"The addition of a dedicated Microsoft Software Services practice to our products & services is going to place Atomic at the top of cloud providers in the US. Additionally, the 1543AD management staff will expand Atomics' capabilities in managing our explosive growth," said Jim Wolford, CEO/CFO of Atomic Data Centers.

"1543AD's application layer expertise combined with Atomic's infrastructure provides a powerful end-to-end IT solution for businesses of all sizes. Having been partners with Atomic for several years, we are excited for this opportunity to grow both organizations," said Chris Judson, 1543AD & Atomic Data Centers COO.

Atomic Data Centers

Headquartered in Minneapolis, with locations in Minnesota, Arizona, Georgia, Spain and Hong Kong, Atomic Data Centers has been one of the nation's premier network service and data management businesses since 2001. In 2011, Atomic will add locations in California, Texas, New York and Ohio.

Atomic Microsoft Software Services add to an already extensive portfolio including:

• Cloud Computing Services
• Data Colocation Services
• Enterprise Class Virtual Servers
• Offsite Back Up & Disaster Recovery
• Network Architecture & Professional Services
• SAS 70 Certified Environment
• Level I, II & III engineering
• Hosted & Shared Microsoft Exchange Services
• DSL, T1, DS3, Optical & Wireless Connectivity
• Voice Over IP (VOIP)
• Atomic Business Intelligence
• 24/7 TAC/NOC/Helpdesk/Monitoring
• Web App & Database Optimization
• VMware Professional Services
• Cisco Professional Services
• NetApp/EMC Professional Services

Atomic Data Centers delivers custom solutions that are tailored to each client's needs. Large or small; single site or worldwide; in-house, in the cloud, or both; Atomic can design, equip, and maintain the solutions that industry leaders demand. Partnering with 1543AD, Atomic will continue to offer professional services that organizations need as they grow and further develop over time.

SOURCE Atomic Data Centers