An overhead view of VISI's Minnesota data center
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Managed hosting provider VISI announced on Friday that it will provide data center space and hosting services to Minnesota Public Radio|American Public Media.
According to the press release, VISI will host MPR|APM’s web properties including Marketplace.org and the Public Insight Network using with its SaaS platform. With this platform, MPR|APM can add colocation and cloud computing infrastructure as needed.
“We needed a hosting provider with a top tier facility in the Twin Cities to ensure the best availability for our web and IT services,” Brad Rosenberger, manager of IT infrastructure at Minnesota Public Radio said in a statement. “Now, more than ever, our listeners rely on MPR for our in-depth online reporting, in addition to our radio broadcasts.”
VISI’s Midwest data center is Tier III certified by the Uptime Institute. Its facilities are SSAE 16 Type II audited and staffed 24×7.
“MPR|APM’s selection of VISI highlights our commitment to providing solid data center infrastructure and advanced management and monitoring services,” Gary Elfert, director of products and marketing for VISI said in a statement. “We are honored to welcome Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media into our family of hosting customers.”
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