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DC BLOX secures US $ 1.15 billion green loan for Atlanta data center campus development
DC BLOX, a leading provider of connected data center and fiber network solutions across the Southeastern United States, has announced it has closed US $ 1.15 billion in green loan financing for the construction of a data center campus in Douglas County, Georgia, designed to meet the demands of cloud and AI workloads.
The funds will support the development of a 120 MW data center and include campus expansion to support an additional 80 MW, available as early as 2027.
“ Securing this capital confirms confidence in our execution track record,” said Melih Ileri, SVP of Capital Markets & Strategy at DC BLOX.“ Continuing to deliver our projects on-time and with excellence has earned us the trust of our customers and investors, leading to this historic growth in our business.”
This project comes on the heels of recently announced DC BLOX projects, including multiple hyperscale edge nodes across the Southeast. With additional hyperscale-ready data center capacity available in Conyers, Georgia, and Douglasville, Georgia, DC BLOX is set to rapidly expand its presence around Atlanta.
to drive the Southeast’ s growing economy,” said Jeff Uphues, CEO of DC BLOX.“ Atlanta is the fastest-growing data center market in the US today, and we are proud to enable our customers to expand their footprint in our region.”
This financing follows the prior US $ 265 million green loan secured from leading industry lenders, as well as the growth equity that was committed by Post Road Group in the fourth quarter of 2024. DC BLOX is now well positioned to meet the rapidly growing digital infrastructure demand fueled by hyperscaler expansion.
“ The DC BLOX management team has done a terrific job positioning the business for success in the Southeast with a consistent focus on serving the customer and community,” said Michael Bogdan, Managing Partner at Post Road Group.“ We are thankful to all our capital partners who have helped capitalize the company to meet the tremendous hyperscale and edge growth the company has experienced.”
“ With this latest project announcement, DC BLOX continues to deliver on its mission to build the foundational digital infrastructure needed
Empire Access launches redesigned e-commerce platform
Empire Access, a Northeast fibre optic service provider, has launched its redesigned e-commerce platform, enhancing customer value and digital experience.
The update reinforces its reputation as a trusted Internet provider across Pennsylvania and New York with industry-leading customer satisfaction.
The new website offers an easy-to-navigate interface for residential customers, with plans showcasing value-added features. Through the Empire Access CommandIQ app, powered by Calix, customers can manage devices, protect connected Wi-Fi devices and enjoy secure connectivity. The app is available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
“ Empire Access is dedicated to empowering our communities with technology that is reliable, accessible and designed with the customer in mind,” said Kevin Dickens, CEO of Empire Access.
“ The new platform makes it easier for customers to engage with our services while reinforcing our commitmentto satisfaction and loyalty. Our industry-leading NPS score reflects the trust our customers place in us.”
Empire Access holds a Net Promoter Score( NPS) of + 74, placing it in the 100th percentile of the Internet service industry. NPS is a globally recognised measure of customer loyalty, with scores ranging from – 100 to + 100. The achievement highlights the company’ s focus on delivering excellent service and maintaining strong community relationships.
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