Verado Completes National Network

May 17, 2001 -- Data center operator Verado today announced that it has obtained additional connectivity from Level 3 Communications, Inc. and a second unidentified network operator.
Verado, formerly known as First World, said the deals will complete the company's nationwide backbone, giving Verado's eight data centers access to multiple peering and transit partners using multiple OC-3 and higher connections.
The Denver-based company said the network enhancements lay the groundwork for higher connection rates in the future, as well as the opportunity to offer advanced global load balancing and server mirroring products.
"With these enhancements, we expect increased speed and reliability when moving our customers' data over our nationwide contiguous IP network and between our eight data centers," said John Harper, chief technology officer for Verado. "(Our) network now has a diverse range of backbone and transit providers. Our multiple connection points and Cisco Powered Network status provide a competitive bandwidth environment that offers multiple levels of redundancy."
Verado currently operates data centers in Denver, Dallas, Houston, Portland, Santa Clara, Irvine, San Diego, and Salt Lake City, totalling approximately 240,000 square feet of space. Verado confirmed expansion plans for two Points of Presence (POPs) in Chicago and New York.
Verado Holdings, Inc. is a provider of outsourced managed services and data center solutions for businesses.