Internap expands its Houston data center

Internap Network Services (INAP) has added 7,000 square feet of enterprise data center space at its Fannin Street facility in Houston, Texas. The expansion nearly doubles the existing site, creating 15,000 square feet of usable space designed for high-density facilities.

Internap, which has provided colocation and networking services in Houston since 2000, said the additional capacity was driven by demand from local businesses and prospects looking to add infrastructure in the Houston market. The company said the new space has the power, cooling, security and operations needed to support approximately 60 customers in addition to the 60 companies currently located in the facility, including ContentActive, Goodman Manufacturing and Prudential Real Estate Services Co.

Internap’s data center expansion aligns with a citywide initiative to strengthen the city’s technology infrastructure. Under the leadership of Mayor Bill White, more than $314 million of city resources were dedicated to Houston’s high-tech efforts in fiscal year 2007.

“Internap is investing in the growth of high-tech solutions in Houston,” said James P. DeBlasio, president and CEO of Internap. “Our extensive data center is a platform for providing 100% reliable IT services to power critical websites and Internet applications. As we align our resources with the city’s mission to grow its economy and business community, we are attracting business clients to the area at a rapid pace. »

Internap is hosting an open house at its Houston offices on Thursday. To see the Internap website for more details.