Inflow Expands Client Roster for Sacramento Internet Data Center.Business Editors SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2001 DirectApps, Inc. Selects Inflow for Increased Redundancy During California's Energy Crisis InFlow, Inc., a leading provider of Internet Data Centers (IDCs) and managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality , announced today the addition of DirectApps, Inc. (www.directapps.com) to its roster of clients. The Roseville, CA-based company selected Inflow for greater data security, ability to support company expansion and additional redundancy, especially during California's much anticipated rolling blackouts. DirectApps depends on Inflow's state-of-the-art InflowNet(TM) service and local technical staff for its critical Web-based applications. The company's massive Internet infrastructure is crucial to its key clients, including Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications, Inc. and the Contractors State Licensing Board of California. InflowNet offers a redundant ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. backbone to the Internet that guarantees 100 percent availability to customers through its IDC in downtown Sacramento Downtown Sacramento is the central district of the city of Sacramento, California. The district is defined as north of R Street, south of H Street, east of the Sacramento River, and west of 16th Street. Downtown Sacramento is currently undergoing a major revitalization project. . "Inflow allows its customers such as DirectApps to tend to their core business, leaving the Internet infrastructure to us," said Rob Cassidy, general manager Inflow Sacramento. "Inflow is pleased to provide this sense of security to businesses as well as the financial stability that companies demand." DirectApps was in the market for an IDC after deciding to relocate its headquarters to a larger location in Roseville, California Roseville is a city in Placer County, California, located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento. As of January 1 2007 the population was 106,266. Interstate Highway 80 runs through Roseville and California Route 65 bisects the northern part of the city. . The company conducted an extensive search of data centers from San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden to Sacramento. Inflow exceeded all requirements related to pricing, location, customer service and stability. "After housing our own servers for years and achieving 99.9 percent uptime on our own, we were reluctant to outsource our Internet applications," said David Fidel, director of IT for DirectApps. "As soon as we signed with Inflow all doubt disappeared. Inflow's features of redundant Internet connectivity, power, security, onsite network operations center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. and customer service make it a reliable and dependable e-business partner. But more importantly, Inflow is a financially stable company and we knew they would be here down the road." After a swift 3-month build-out, Inflow's Sacramento IDC was fully operational in January 2001. All Inflow engineers and technicians have been technically trained and certified and are on site for round-the-clock customer assistance. More than half of Inflow's Sacramento staff holds certifications through Cisco, Microsoft and CheckPoint. Inflow's Sacramento office employs 17 people. Inflow is a member of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization, UC Connect and the American Electronics Association The American Electronics Association (now known as AeA) is a nationwide non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry in the United States. (AeA). In addition to DirectApps, some of Inflow's Sacramento customers include SafeRent, Inc., Veterinary Information Network Veterinary Information Network an electronic resource for veterinarians with reference material and continuing professional education. (www.vin.com) and Advantrics. Launched in 1997, Inflow has raised more than $300 million, giving Inflow enough capital to fund the company through profitability. The company currently employs more than 600 people and has 18 IDCs. The first international center opened in Dublin, Ireland, in March. About Inflow Inflow is a leading provider of Internet Data Centers (IDCs) and managed services, designed for critical Internet business applications. The company guarantees 100 percent Internet access See how to access the Internet. through multiple Tier-1 ISP networks, offering a highly scalable and available offering. Inflow's cost-effective services, backed by certified engineers and first-rate customer service, allow companies to focus on their core businesses. Inflow, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, owns and operates a worldwide network of IDCs in emerging technology cities located in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Europe. For additional information and IDC locations, please visit www.inflow.com or call 877-321-2464. |
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