365 Main Adds iRis Networks to Nashville Data Center

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 365 Main Inc., a leading data center developer and operator, today announced that iRis Networks now provides high-speed transport for voice, video and data services at 365 Main's Nashville data center. iRis Networks is a wholesale telecommunications carrier serving all of Tennessee and parts of northern Alabama, northern Georgia and western Kentucky with 5,000 miles of fiber and seamless access to regional and national markets.

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The addition of iRis Networks coincides with significant infrastructure upgrades 365 Main is making to its Nashville data center since acquiring the facility in late 2012. Located in downtown Nashville, the center is now highly attractive to local customers contributing to the rapid economic growth of the area.

"Joining 365 Main's Nashville data center is a perfect opportunity for us to expand our reach and leverage the expertise of a national leader to bring powerful network services to the remotest parts of our region," said Ric Eller, AVP of Business Development, iRis Networks. "With 365 Main, we have a partner that not only provides a high-quality data center, but also delivers exceptional service from a skilled team that understands the needs of our mutual customers."

Like all of 365 Main's 17 data centers, the Nashville data center is carrier-neutral, affording customers a greater selection when choosing connectivity partners. Many customers use multiple providers in order to assure continuous connectivity to and from their computing environments.

"Bringing on iRis Networks and adding new carriers to our Nashville data center is an important step, and we are pleased to now offer the best local solutions to this booming business environment," said John Churchill, 365 Main VP of sales. "With carriers in place to deliver exceptional solutions coupled with our flexible, customer-centric approach, we are well-positioned to continue strong growth in this market."

About 365 Main Inc.
365 Main was founded by industry leaders Chris Dolan and James McGrath in 2002. They began with a single data center based in San Francisco and grew to five facilities nationwide with 39 megawatts of power under management. These data centers were developed and certified to the highest industry standards and compliance requirements. Today, 365 Main operates 17 data centers nationwide, having earned an industry reputation for high touch customer service, satisfaction and retention. With its years of experience in modern data center development and operations, 365 Main has proven its capability of managing customers with a broad range of requirements ranging from retail colocation to build to suit. 365 Main is a privately held company based in San Francisco. Its financial partners include Housatonic Partners, Crosslink Capital and Brightwood Capital. More information is available at 415-901-5700 or 365Main.com.

About iRis Networks
iRis Networks is a wholesale telecommunications carrier that fulfills the previously unmet need for secure, reliable broadband access for voice, video and data services throughout all of Tennessee and parts of Northern Alabama, Northern Georgia and Western Kentucky with 5,000 miles of fiber and seamless access to regional and national markets. The company provides broadband services over a 100-percent fiber optic network to the largest of mobile service providers, independent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, universities, television carriers, cloud service providers, wireless Internet providers, long distance companies, corporations, media companies, Internet service providers and the long-haul capacity that accommodates the national carriers into rural areas. More information can be found at www.iristransport.com or by calling 615-564-2780.

SOURCE 365 Main Inc.