Internap Network Services Corporation, a global provider of end-to-end Internet business solutions, has announced the availability of 7,000 square feet of new enterprise datacenter space at its Fannin Street facility in Houston, Texas. This expansion nearly doubles the existing site, creating 15,000 square feet of usable space designed for high power density installations, energy efficiency and redundant power. Internap's expanded Fannin Street datacenter will power global technology initiatives for local companies and attract new businesses to Houston as an extension of their IT operations.
Internap has offered datacenter colocation and networking services in Houston since 2000. The company's additional investment in the Houston economy signifies the growing demand from both local businesses and organizations outside of Houston for robust and sophisticated Internet technology solutions. The new space has the power, cooling, security and operations to support approximately 60 companies in addition to the 60 companies currently installed in the facility, including ContentActive, Goodman Manufacturing and Prudential Real Estate Services Co. "Internap's Houston datacenter is an essential component of our entire business infrastructure, said Brian Gaubert, chief executive officer for ContentActive, a web development company in Houston. "The trusted IT operations and facility management Internap provides not only helps us deliver superior service, it also attracts new customers as a result of the company's reliable solutions and outstanding reputation.

Internap's data center expansion aligns with a city-wide initiative to leverage technology in an effort to improve local business dealings. Lead by Mayor Bill White, more than $314 million of the city's resources were dedicated to Houston's high-tech efforts during the 2007 fiscal year1. Internap recognized the progressive outlook of Houston's IT efforts and is helping to increase exposure for the city nationwide by expanding its datacenter in Houston.

"Houston is America's fastest growing big city and there's a reason so many people want to live and work here at jobs with a future," said Mayor Bill White."