LightEdge Data Center

LightEdge positions itself as a comprehensive solutions provider, offering flexibility, security, and control essential for every phase of a customer's technology journey. Their core offerings span premier colocation services housed in seven purpose-built data centers, alongside industry leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and advanced cloud platforms. A key differentiator is their commitment to maintaining top global security and compliance measures across all services.

The company operates under a true Hybrid Solution Center model, integrating owned and operated facilities, built-in disaster recovery solutions, and a selection of premium cloud options. Following the acquisition of OnRamp, LightEdge has significantly expanded its reach. Their highly interconnected data center facilities now span key locations across the Midwest and South, including Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC.

LightEdge offers a diverse portfolio of data center services designed to meet varied customer needs. These include traditional Colocation, Managed Hosting, and advanced Virtual Private Cloud and Private Cloud solutions. A major focus is placed on Compliant and Secure Hosting, serving highly regulated industries with HITRUST, PCI, HIPAA, SOC, and ISO compliant hosting, as well as Hybrid Hosting and integrated Disaster Recovery services.

Security and compliance are central to LightEdge’s operations and are supported by an extensive list of certifications. These include SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, and SOC 3 attestations, along with HITRUST-certified and audited status for PCI and HIPAA. Additional certifications such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, SAS70 Type 2, and NIST 800-53 further reinforce their commitment to secure and regulated environments.

The data center facilities are designed for high reliability and uptime, featuring advanced power infrastructure with multiple diesel generators and multiple double conversion online UPS systems. Cooling is supported by multiple Liebert and Trane CRAC and condenser units, while safety is ensured through preaction fire suppression systems. Operational support includes 24/7 customer access, a fully staffed Network Operations Center, 24/7 on-site expert support, and remote hands services.

Connectivity is engineered for performance and redundancy, leveraging multiple carrier internet backbones via GigE and managed through BGP4 routing. Infrastructure highlights include physically independent fiber entry points, exclusive use of premium Tier-1 backbone providers, and dedicated Meet Me Room (MMR) space. Peering networks (2N) are supported, along with both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.

LightEdge offers flexible hosting and physical space options, including the rental of rooms, cages, footprints, and racks. Configurations range from full and partial cabinets to shared rack space, cages, suites, and footprints. Hosted services include individual server hosting, dedicated servers, managed hosting, virtual servers, and secure compliant hosting for PCI and HIPAA environments. Office space is also available to support customer operations.