August 21, 2007 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Internet business solutions provider Internap Network Services (internap.com) announced on Tuesday that it has opened its newest data center in Seattle, Washington.

As part of a nationwide expansion project, the new data center offers colocation and IP solutions while providing a platform for access to Internap's content delivery network. Internap says the facility also successfully meets customers' high-power density requirements, as well as cooling and connectivity demands.

Internap's new data center is housed on the Sabey Intergate campus and contains 10,000 square feet of raised floor, is built in a hot/cold aisle design and provides an ideal operating environment for high power density customers, says the company. Featuring 10GB customer connectivity, its scalable design enables for easy expansion of up to 40,000 square feet to accommodate rapid customer growth, making the facility Internap's largest data center.

"We provide our customers with the best technology on the market, empowering them to build and grow through Internap's trusted, proven solutions," says James P. DeBlasio, president and CEO for Internap. "As a result, customers like Flying Lab Software identify Internap's IP and data center solutions as vital to their success. As a market leader in performance IP, CDN and data center services, our expansion signifies Internap's continued success and stronghold as an Internet solutions provider."

Last week, Blackboard's ASP Services group selected Internap's intelligent route control technology to optimize the performance of its multi-homed network.

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