RCN Biz deploys in Chicago data center

Aug. 28, 2019
RCN Business Solutions has deployed its wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) fiber and Ethernet portfolio services at CoreSite's (NYSE:COR) CH1 Data Center in Chicago ...

RCN Business Solutions has deployed its wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) fiber and Ethernet portfolio services at CoreSite's (NYSE:COR) CH1 Data Center in Chicago. In addition to serving network providers like RCN, CoreSite serves enterprise organizations and cloud providers including providing connectivity to major cloud onramps such as AWS, Microsoft and Google.

"We're launching our reliable business solutions in CoreSite's Chicago data center, as we continue to scale solutions to suit the needs in serving our customers," said Patrick Knorr, CCO and EVP of RCN, Grande and Wave. "CoreSite's locations offer our enterprise clients the flexibility and resiliency they need, with an attention to the customer experience and ease of doing business that really sets them apart. This is a valuable partnership, and we look forward to continuing to work with the CoreSite team."

RCN is also located at CoreSite data centers in Boston, Washington DC, and the New York area. RCN Business Solutions' WDM provides end-to-end connectivity with up to 100 Gbps between locations and data centers.

"We are pleased RCN selected CoreSite to meet their growing needs, and we are glad to serve them in our interconnection-rich, edge markets," said Ben Green, CoreSite's vice president of Sales, Network and Mobility. "RCN's business solutions enrich our ecosystem as they help enterprise organizations and cloud and content providers with their connection needs."        

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