fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547) and leading investment management firm Harrison Street have DRFortress – Hawaii’s largest carrier-neutral data center.
Under previous operator GI Partners, DRFortress has nearly doubled its colocation capacity, strengthening its leadership in Hawaii’s digital infrastructure landscape. The new partnership between 1547 and Harrison Street aims to build on that legacy, supporting DRFortress’ continued growth.
“Hawaii serves as a strategic gateway for connectivity in the Pacific and DRFortress has established itself as a vital interconnection hub for businesses and global networks alike,” said J. Todd Raymond, CEO & Managing Director, 1547.
“By bringing DRFortress into our connectivity-focused platform, we’re expanding customer access to cloud providers, submarine cable systems and international markets – while maintaining its carrier-neutral foundation and continuing to scale to meet growing demand.”
The existing DRFortress leadership team will remain in place following the acquisition.
“Investing in essential digital infrastructure that meets the growing demand for secure, high-capacity interconnection is core to our strategy,” said Michael Borchetta, Managing Director, Harrison Street. “DRFortress plays a significant role in supporting businesses across Hawaii and the broader APAC region, and we look forward to working alongside 1547 to expand its services.”
“Over the past five years, we’ve been proud to support DRFortress’ growth as Hawaii’s leading interconnection hub,” said Mark Prybutok, Managing Director and Head of Data Infrastructure, GI Partners.
“We are confident that 1547 and Harrison Street are the right development partners to lead its continued success.”
