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VPLS Ranks #6 on Silicon Valley Business Journal’s List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2020

VPLS’s exponential growth in the last three years lands the Managed Services and colocation provider in this year’s top ten list

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VPLS announces today its recent recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. In addition to year-over-year sales growth exceeding 100%, VPLS is also recognized as a well-rounded company that mastered the balance of providing excellent customer service, growth, and leadership, earning the company the #6 spot on the list.

Companies ranked in the Silicon Valley Business Journal lists are privately held corporations with documented revenue increases over the last three years as verified by independent auditors.

VPLS has shown consistent growth in revenue, fueled by the expansion of the company’s managed services, managed security services, bare metal solutions, and colocation services. The company has added three new locations to its global network: McKinney, Texas; Chappaqua, New York; and Singapore. The VPLS network was also recently enhanced with an expansion at one of its most popular facilities: San Jose, California (SV7). The expansion was completed to meet growing global demand for connectivity to key markets such as Silicon Valley and Asia.

This award is the latest in a series of accolades for VPLS. Recently, VPLS was also named in the Inc. 500|5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

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VPLS Expands Bare Metal Capacity in San Jose Facility to Meet Growing Demand for Connectivity to Key Global Markets

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The data center now offers an additional 250 KW of IT load reserved for Bare Metal, offering direct connections to Silicon Valley and China

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We are excited to announce today a significant expansion to the capacity of its San Jose data center (SV7). The SV7 expansion was driven by demand for VPLS’s bare metal servers brand, Krypt.com, which offers direct connections with a capacity of over 200 Gbps to China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile International.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the facility offers colocation, managed services, private and hybrid cloud, dedicated hosting, and network and security services to fast-growing start-ups and enterprises in Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area. The additional capacity in the San Jose data center was achieved through an upgrade of the cooling systems, which unlocked an additional 250 KW of IT load. Replacing the aging mechanical equipment also benefitted the facility by lowering the site’s overall PUE from 2.1 to 1.35 on an annualized basis.

VPLS currently has over 600 servers in the San Jose data center with an additional 400 servers to be added over the next quarter, bringing the total number of servers in its network to over 10,000 and over 90,000 VPS under management. The IP network capacity at SV7 has also increased from 205 Gbps to more than 415 Gbps of dedicated capacity. The additional bandwidth at SV7 is a key advantage for companies looking for increased connectivity: SV7 offers direct fiber link to major carrier hotels in Silicon Valley with over 200 Gbps of peering capacity, as well as direct connections to key carriers in China, resulting in the lowest latency to Asia from the continental US.

The next stage of expansion for the San Jose facility will be an electrical upgrade of 1.5 MW and a corresponding IT load expansion that will be online in Q4 of 2022. Combined with the data center’s myriad of network carriers and partners, the capacity expansion at SV7 provides a robust option for many companies seeking a reliable and flexible interconnection between key global and regional markets. For the past 10 years, the SV7 facility has provided uninterrupted, 100% uptime to customers seeking colocation, managed services, and hosting solutions. SV7 also offers low latency connectivity to major cloud providers such as AWS and Azure.

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VPLS Acquires Fully Leased Texas Data Center, Strengthening Its Footprint in the Central US

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The new property includes a 75,000 square feet purpose-built data center as well as an additional 18 acres for future development

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We are excited to announce today that VPLS has completed the acquisition of its second Texas data center location (DA2). The property includes 18.8 acres of land and a 75,000 square foot, 10-megawatt facility that is currently 100% leased to a data and technology company. The acquisition provides VPLS with another modern, well-run and maintained data center as well as the property and expansion potential to support additional data center developments in the future.

The current facility supports 2.5 megawatts of critical IT load based on a 2(N+1) design and is expandable to 16 megawatts total. It is rated as a Tier III data center based on physical, electrical, and mechanical infrastructure. The highly resilient, purpose-built data center is also designed to withstand direct impact from an F3 tornado.

George Rogers, Senior Advisor to VPLS, says, “This transaction furthers the company’s strategy of acquisitions of high-quality data centers in strategic locations in order to provide critical infrastructure support to its customers.”

Arman Khalili, CEO of VPLS, adds, “The acquisition of this Texas facility demonstrates our focus on growth in key markets. As our data center and network footprint grows, VPLS can immediately deliver our cloud-to-edge solutions and services to these strategic markets and surrounding locations. We look forward to broadening our offerings to current and future VPLS clients.”

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VPLS Ranks on the Inc. 5000 2021 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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For the 2nd Time, VPLS Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 4,264 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 68% Percent

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Inc. magazine today revealed that VPLS is No. 4,264 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc., which will be available on newsstands on August 20.

“The 2021 Inc. 5000 list feels like one of the most important rosters of companies ever compiled,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America in any year is a remarkable achievement. Building one in the crisis we’ve lived through is just plain amazing. This kind of accomplishment comes with hard work, smart pivots, great leadership, and the help of a whole lot of people.”

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VPLS is #113 on the 2021 CRN® Fast Growth 150 List

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CRN® Recognizes the Top IT Channel Providers for Exceptional Performance and Growth

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VPLS, a cloud-to-edge computing and solutions provider, announces today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, has named VPLS to its 2021 Fast Growth 150 list. With this list, CRN recognizes the fastest-growing North American technology integrators, solution providers, and IT consultants for their significant growth and meaningful performance over the previous two years.

The IT channel is a highly competitive, fast-paced environment comprised of solution providers that deliver a complex array of hardware, software, communications, and services. They must think outside the box to differentiate themselves, making sustained growth a notable achievement. To maintain the highest levels of growth, solution providers constantly need to evolve and keep ahead of groundbreaking changes within the marketplace. The 2021 Fast Growth 150 list acknowledges these companies’ exceptional accomplishments and ongoing dedication to success.

“In today’s unpredictable world, the pace of change within the IT channel is happening at breakneck speed. CRN’s 2021 Fast Growth 150 list highlights industry-leading companies within the IT channel and their ability to outpace an ever-evolving market,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “The prominent companies on this year’s list serves as an inspiration, setting an admirable level of excellence for their peers to follow. We are thrilled to honor these industry-leading professionals and wish them continued success for the foreseeable future.”

A sampling of the 2021 Fast Growth 150 list will be featured in the August issue of CRN Magazine. You can view the complete list online at www.crn.com/fastgrowth150.

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VPLS Offers Comprehensive SOC-as-a-Service as Part of Expanded Managed Security Services

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For teams with limited cybersecurity resources, VPLS offers a flexible solution that can be scaled and customized for any enterprise.

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With cybersecurity threats evolving at an exponential speed and cloud infrastructure and SaaS applications growing, the need for complex security expertise is at an all-time high. To combat these threats, VPLS has dedicated a division of its Managed Security Services team to specialize in providing Security Operations Center as a service (SOC-as-a-Service). The SOC team provides customers with 24x7x365 real-time monitoring, cyber incident notification, and proactive prevention activities.

When a national trucking logistics company lost their Chief Compliance Officer, the company was at risk of being left vulnerable to costly cybersecurity threats. The organization knew they lacked the expertise required to navigate through securing their complex IT environment on their own and needed an outside expert’s services. By partnering with VPLS and implementing SOC-as-a Service, the company is now able to outsource much of their security responsibilities to VPLS, ultimately increasing their overall security posture to one with enhanced capabilities and 24×7 coverage.

VPLS’s SOC-as-a-Service is powered by security information and event management (SIEM) and eXtended Detection & Response (XDR) technology; hard-wired, wireless, and host-based intrusion detection (IDS); and continuous vulnerability monitoring so that organizations can have complete visibility to detect and respond to issues as soon as they arise.

“VPLS’s SOC-as-a-Service will appeal to security and operations teams at organizations of all sizes and stages of cloud adoption,” says John Headley, Senior Security Engineer at VPLS. “This service is especially valuable for those that are dealing with cyber skill shortages, a remote workforce, alert fatigue, and hiring and resource constraints.”

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VPLS Featured on CRN’s 2021 Solution Provider 500 List for Third Consecutive Year

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VPLS is excited to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named VPLS to its 2021 Solution Provider 500 list. CRN announces its top 500 solution providers list each year, ranking the leading IT channel partner organizations across North America by revenue. This year’s impressive list represents a remarkable combined revenue of over $403 billion, underscoring the immense impact and influence these partners have on the IT industry today.

VPLS moved up 48 spots to #315 on CRN’s 2021 Solution Provider Top 500 List due to the company’s continued dedication to providing complete cloud-to-edge services to their clients while delivering best-in-class professionalism and industry experience. As a partner, VPLS continues to expand its team and portfolio to support its clients’ IT needs globally.

“CRN’s Solution Provider 500 list serves as the industry standard for top-performing technology integrators, strategic service providers, and IT consultants, which makes it a valuable resource for technology vendors looking to partner with today’s best-of-breed IT solution providers,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “On behalf of The Channel Company, I’d like to congratulate these companies for their incredible contributions to the growth and success of the IT channel.”

The complete 2021 Solution Provider 500 list is available online at www.CRN.com/SP500 and a sample from the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine.

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ASUS Cloud, a division of ASUS, selects VPLS for a seamless data center migration

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VPLS to migrate ASUS Cloud’s cloud infrastructure into a world-class Los Angeles facility

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In effort to increase connectivity, security and data accessibility, ASUS Cloud has selected VPLS to migrate its existing Los Angeles-based data center to VPLS’s downtown Los Angeles facility located at 600 W 7th Street.

As a trusted cloud-to-edge computing and solutions provider, VPLS has an extended global network of data centers and points of presence. The company’s downtown Los Angeles facility, known as LA2, is a world-class facility with limitless reach to any carrier in the downtown Los Angeles Telecom Corridor. The 490,000 sq. ft. building offers 24/7 multiple layer security access, multiple colocation configurations, 27 MW of utility power, and connection to over 15 network carriers. Moving to VPLS’s LA2 location enables ASUS Cloud to use a broad and deep portfolio of cloud and network services, including IP transit, 100% power availability guarantee, and improved bandwidth to gain seamless and secure access to their data.

VPLS’s white-glove service approach in colocation management aims to simplify processes and enhance productivity by allowing customers to leverage VPLS’s rapid response team to handle IT needs. Backed by an expert team of technical resources, VPLS ensures secure and compliant migration of ASUS Cloud’s existing data center and infrastructure. As a result, ASUS Cloud can continue critical business services throughout the migration with minimal to no disruption to their operations.

“Migrating our colocation infrastructure is no easy feat and we’re very happy to partner with VPLS to make this happen,” states Peter Wu, CEO at ASUS Cloud. “Their team has been working diligently to ensure a smooth migration. They understand the importance of this move for our business and are dedicated to providing as little interruption to our business as possible. We are pleased with the efficiency and professionalism of the VPLS team as we plan this project to completion.”

Jay Smith, VP & GM of Data Center Operations at VPLS adds, “We are excited to enter into this partnership with ASUS Cloud and grateful that ASUS Cloud has entrusted such an important move to our team. Our experienced technicians are well-equipped to offer a smooth transition for ASUS Cloud and we look forward to having them join the VPLS family.”

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VPLS is Now A CMAS Partner for Ruckus CommScope

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VPLS is excited to announce that we are now authorized to participate in Ruckus’s California Multiple Award Schedules Partner Program. Ruckus’s CMAS Master Service Agreement 3-15-70-3218A allows public entities to buy Ruckus’s enterprise wireless and network solutions from VPLS via a pre-negotiated cooperative contract.

As a Ruckus partner for over nine years, VPLS addresses the various IT needs of government agencies and school districts across California. In addition to network and wireless solutions, VPLS also offers other cloud-to-edge technologies, such as storage infrastructure, hosting, cloud, and security. In addition to the CMAS designation, VPLS is a NASPO-approved vendor for CISCO, HPE, Aruba Wireless, Extreme Networks, Cradlepoint, and other industry-leading technology partners.

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VPLS is named to the CRN MSP 500 Elite 150 list

VPLS Named to 2021 Managed Service Provider 500 List by CRN

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Los Angeles, CA – VPLS is excited to announce that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named VPLS to its 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category. The list, released annually, recognizes the leading North American solution providers that have demonstrated innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services. These services help end users improve operational efficiencies and navigate the ongoing complexities of IT solutions, while maximizing their return on IT investments.

VPLS was selected for the MSP Elite 150 list because the company demonstrates the gold standard of cloud-to-edge services with off-premises professional services that include network and security optimization, all while bringing its services back to the data center with expert migration services, managed colocation, and more. The wide range of services offered by VPLS, paired with its professionalism and industry expertise, has positioned the company as one of the nation’s best MSPs.

“Effective MSPs enable companies to focus on their core objectives while improving the quality and reliability of their cloud computing capabilities,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “The solution providers on CRN’s 2021 MSP 500 list deserve recognition for their innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services, and the ability to optimize operational efficiencies and systems to maximize return on investments.”

With cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services, MSPs have become an integral part of the success of businesses worldwide. They help empower organizations to leverage complex technologies, keeping a strict focus on their core business without straining their budgets. CRN’s 2021 MSP 500 list identifies the market’s key managed services players who are setting themselves apart with best-of-breed solutions that provide the business outcomes customers need.

The MSP 500 list is featured in the February 2021 issue of CRN and online at www.CRN.com/msp500.

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