Editor’s Note (Correction): A previously issued version of this press release incorrectly attributed quoted statements to Adam Blackington. All quotes in this corrected version are from Eric Smith, Director, Data Center Operations at LionLink Networks.
LionLink Networks today announced the expansion of its data center colocation capabilities in Ashburn, Virginia, strengthening its position in the world’s most interconnected data center market. The company’s enhanced infrastructure addresses rising demand from managed service providers, SaaS companies, and enterprises requiring scalable, carrier-neutral connectivity solutions.
Located in the heart of “Fiber Alley,” where over 70 percent of the world’s internet traffic is processed, LionLink Networks’ Ashburn facility provides enterprises with direct access to one of the densest concentrations of fiber carriers globally. The strategic location enables organizations to achieve ultra-low latency connections essential for modern cloud, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity workloads.
Ashburn Colocation The expanded Ashburn colocation facility features 12.6MW of total critical IT load capacity with N+2 distributed redundancy for each vault, ensuring maximum uptime for mission-critical applications. The infrastructure includes dual-corded power distribution, generators with on-site fuel storage, and a centralized industrial chiller plant with both airside and waterside economization.
To support the intense computational requirements of next-generation workloads, including generative AI and machine learning models, the facility is engineered to handle high-density power configurations. The data center floors support flexible power densities capable of accommodating heavy compute stacks, offering the thermal management necessary for high-performance computing (HPC). This future-proof design ensures that as hardware requirements evolve, clients can seamlessly upgrade their infrastructure without migrating to new facilities.
“As enterprises accelerate their digital transformation initiatives, they need infrastructure partners who can deliver both reliability and flexibility,” said Eric Smith, Director, Data Center Operations at LionLink Networks. “Our Ashburn facility combines enterprise-grade infrastructure with carrier-neutral connectivity options, enabling businesses to scale their operations while maintaining optimal performance and security standards.”
The facility maintains carrier neutrality with three diverse fiber entry points and two Meet-Me-Rooms, providing customers with unrestricted choice among multiple Tier-1 carriers, including Cogent, Comcast, FiberLight, Level 3, Verizon Virginia, and Zayo. This approach ensures organizations can select the connectivity providers that best meet their specific requirements while maintaining direct on-ramps to major cloud platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Security remains paramount at the Ashburn location, with round-the-clock security and operations teams monitoring the fenced campus. The facility employs electronic access control systems and multi-factor authentication throughout, meeting stringent compliance requirements for regulated industries including financial services, healthcare, and government sectors.
LionLink Networks augments its physical capabilities with a dedicated “Smart Hands” technical support team available 24/7/365. This on-site team provides essential remote management services, including hardware installation, cabling, and troubleshooting, effectively acting as an extension of the client’s own IT department. For organizations with global footprints or remote workforce structures, this service layer eliminates the need to dispatch their own personnel for routine maintenance, significantly reducing operational overhead and response times.
The expansion addresses growing demand from fintech companies, managed service providers, and SaaS organizations seeking reliable infrastructure in proximity to major metropolitan areas. The facility’s location near Washington, DC, provides additional strategic advantages for government contractors and enterprises requiring low-latency connections to federal agencies and East Coast business centers.
LionLink Networks specializes in simplifying complex data infrastructure challenges for regulated industries. The company operates data centers across the United States and internationally, providing colocation, cloud services, and disaster recovery solutions. With facilities in major markets including Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, Chicago, and international locations in Dublin, Hong Kong, and San Juan, LionLink Networks supports enterprises requiring geographic diversity and global reach. The company’s comprehensive approach includes industry-specific solutions tailored to the unique requirements of financial services, healthcare, government, and artificial intelligence applications.
For more information about LionLink Networks, contact the company here: LionLink Networks Eric Smith, Director, Data Center Operations 571-451-2300 sales@lionlink.net 44664 Guilford Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147
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For more information about Lionlink Networks, contact the company here:
Lionlink Networks
Adam Blackington
571-451-2300
sales@lionlink.net
44664 Guilford Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147
