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Press Release -- August 29th, 2011
Source: CoreSite
Tags: Colocation, Construction, Exchange

Hurricane Irene – CoreSite Data Center Update

Denver, CO – August 29, 2011 – The following is a status update as it relates to CoreSite’s Boston, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC, network systems and data centers in the path of Hurricane Irene this past weekend.

CoreSite is pleased to announce that our platform maintained normal business operations and 100% uptime throughout the storm.

To ensure maximum uptime, CoreSite engaged in the following precautionary measures:

  • Conducting complete site-readiness maintenance checks at each data center including all network, electrical and mechanical systems
  • Adding on-site operations personnel shifts in preparation for possible increased customer needs
  • Ensuring comprehensive, real-time storm monitoring via 24-hour Operations Support Center, relaying messaging to on-site staffing to ensure proper readiness at the storm’s most dangerous stages
  • Distributing pre-storm, notifications to customers underscoring escalation procedures and reminding them of contact information for emergency communications

CoreSite is pleased to announce the following actual performance:

  • 100% uptime at all data centers across the portfolio
  • No trouble tickets submitted by customers related to Irene
  • All work orders completed under normal operating procedures
  • No facility damage, flooding, etc

Please direct any further inquiries related to Hurricane Irene in the following manner:

About CoreSite
CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE:COR, news, filings) is a national provider of powerful, network-rich data centers, efficient interconnection services, and global peering opportunities. More than 700 customers such as Global 1000 enterprises, communications providers, cloud and content companies, financial firms, media and entertainment, healthcare, and Government agencies trust CoreSite to power, cool, connect, and secure their mission-critical IT assets. CoreSite data centers are catalysts for network growth, featuring established industry ecosystems with access to 200+ carriers and service providers resulting in more than 12,000 interconnections under management. The company tailors its data center product to unique customer requirements by way of a flexible offering that includes cage-to-cabinet colocation, private data centers and suites, and a responsive customer service and support infrastructure. CoreSite’s portfolio comprises more than two million square feet, including space held for redevelopment and development, across 12 data centers in seven key U.S. economic centers. For more information, visit www.CoreSite.com.

Media Contact:
Mark Jobson | CoreSite Marketing Director
+1 303.405.1004 | +1 866.777.CORE
Mark.Jobson@CoreSite.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Investor Relations
+1 303.222.7276
InvestorRelations@CoreSite.com

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