Data Foundry Launches Channel Partner Program

• Data Foundry announces details of their new Channel Partner Program
• Welcomes new channel partner, COLOTRAQ, along with other service providers, agents, resellers
• Offers partners competitive compensation, technical training, marketing and lead generation support

Austin, TX – January 18, 2012 – Data Foundry, a leading provider of data center services, announces the launch of its Channel Partner Program welcoming several new partners, including COLOTRAQ, a global sourcing advisory firm for telecom and IT services. Data Foundry equips service providers, agents and value-added resellers with the resources and services necessary to address the growing demand for premium data center space and disaster recovery solutions.

Partners of all sizes recognize that data centers serve as the foundation for critical IT operations, and are an essential component for any disaster recovery plan. Data Foundry’s Channel Partner Program offers participants the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive solution to their clients. By becoming a Data Foundry partner, service providers have access to state-of-the-art colocation, reliable connectivity, and dedicated worksite recovery space. These services are seamlessly integrated into their clients’ existing suite of services, and provide an immediate value-add to the partner and to the customer.

“Data Foundry is a trusted data center provider with a stellar industry reputation, so becoming a member of their new Channel Program was an easy decision,” states Lou Peccoralo, Chief Operating Officer of COLOTRAQ. “By incorporating Data Foundry’s product portfolio, including their new Texas 1 data center into our offerings, we can further ensure our clients receive the very best in cutting-edge services and support.”

Data Foundry’s Channel Partner Program offers the following tools and resources to ensure partner success:

• Competitive compensation and discount structure
• Designated Channel Account Managers to support each partner
• Pre- and post-sale technical resources and sales support
• Comprehensive on-boarding process and on-going training
• Marketing collateral, sales aids and press release opportunities
• Co-sponsored industry and customer events to further each partner’s marketing goals and lead-generation efforts

“Our channel program was designed to help partners maximize their client solutions by leveraging our state-of-the-art facilities and high-end network services,” states Mark Noonan, Vice President of Sales at Data Foundry. “Our team is dedicated to ensuring our partners have the resources to design comprehensive solutions, customized to fit their clients’ unique requirements and budgets.”

Texas 1, Data Foundry’s newest data center, offers the highest reliability with N+1 configurations across power, water and utility feeds. Located on a 40 acre development, this 250,000 SF facility can address the most stringent of requirements including large-scale deployments and high performance computing demands.

For more information on Data Foundry and its Channel Partner Program, please visit http://www.datafoundry.com/data-center-partners, or email sales@datafoundry.com.