GI Partners initially acquired a majority interest in DRFortress in January 2020 in partnership with co-founders Fred Rodi and Rosa White. Under GI’s ownership, 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 of 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, promoting the continuity of the business, the team, and trusted service for customers and operating partners.

“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 at Harrison Street

“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 at GI Partners. “Fred, Rosa, and the entire DRFortress team have built an exceptional platform, and we are confident that 1547 and Harrison Street are the right development partners to lead its continued success.”

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