Indianapolis, IN
US Signal acquires second data center in Indianapolis market
The acquisition of an Indianapolis data center will position network connectivity and data center services provider US Signal Co. LLC for strategic growth, executives say.
The Grand Rapids-based US Signal recently acquired a 9,600-square-foot, 2-megawatt facility on Morenci Trail in Indianapolis, marking the company’s second data center in that market and its ninth total across the Midwest. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Dan Watts, who was appointed as US Signal’s new CEO earlier this year, said the acquisition fits with the company’s growth strategy and made sense because of the company’s existing presence in the area.
“The purchase fits perfectly within our five-year plan to build additional digital infrastructure across our footprint, and it will allow us to partner with more customers in a growing Indianapolis market,” Watts told Crain’s Grand Rapids. The company also owns a data center in South Bend, Ind.
The new Indianapolis data center will have 300 available cabinets along with around-the-clock staffing. As well, the facility will feature US Signal’s Cloud Pod for both private and multi-tenant cloud hosting services.
Upgrades to ready the Indianapolis data center will be underway in three phases, according to Watts. The first phase involves immediate upgrades to bring production capability online, which the company expects to happen in mid-2024
A second phase will expand the data center footprint to serve more customers with new fiber construction, and a third phase could involve expanding the center on adjacent property to accommodate future growth, if needed.
Watts said the company also plans to grow the Indianapolis team as a result of the acquisition, though the company is still sizing the number of positions needed. The “substantial addition” will include data center technician roles as well as jobs in field operations and sales, he said.
Looking ahead, Watts expects the industry outlook for data centers and connectivity in the U.S. to remain strong going into 2024, especially with the growing adoption of cloud-based services and artificial intelligence.
Watts said he has seen strong demand for connectivity services in industries such as manufacturing, health care, technology and education, in particular.
“The U.S. is one of the biggest cloud markets in the world, and it’s propelled by businesses seeking cost efficiency, continuity, and digital transformation. We think that that’s going to be further driven by the proliferation and adoption of AI,” Watts said. “We’re very excited about the continued growth (and) the continued opportunity that we’ll see across the Midwest and our footprint across the U.S.”
Founded in Grand Rapids in 2001 by tech entrepreneur Rich Postma, US Signal was acquired in early 2023 by Australia-based fund manager Igneo. Postma exited the company with the sale, which at the time included US Signal’s 9,500-mile fiber network and eight data centers. US Signal as of early 2023 had operations in nine states in the Upper Midwest and employed 185 people.
2023 was “a year of transition” for Watts and the company as he assumed the top executive role, but the new Grand Rapids resident said he is excited about being in West Michigan.
“Grand Rapids is an amazing city, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed immersing ourselves in it and in the community,” Watts said. “One of the things that really has impressed me the most about this region is the strength of the talent pool. We’re very excited to continue to create opportunities in the region … to open doors and create career opportunities for people in the communities we serve.”
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is under a heat advisory with temperatures in the 90s throughout the week.
Many cooling centers will open throughout the state for those that need to find relief from the heat. Hoosiers looking to find cooling centers in their area can contact Indiana 211. To learn more, call 211 or (866) 211-9966.
Avaliable cooling centers can also be found by clicking here.
Marion County
For those living in Indianapolis, Indy Parks has several cooling centers across the city.
Those Cooling Centers are:
- Broad Ripple Park Family Center
- Brookside Park Family Center
- Christian Park Family Center
- Frederick Douglass Park Family Center
- Garfield Park Burrello Family Center
- Krannert Park Family Center
- Grassy Creek Environmental Education Center
- Pride Park Family Center
- Rhodius Park Family Center
- Riverside Park Family Center
- Stanley Strader Park Family Center
- Washington Park Family Center
- Windsor Park Family Center
- Watkins Park Family Center
- Thatcher Park Family Center
For addresses and hours of operations of these cooling centers, click here.
Beech Grove will also have two cooling Centers for residents starting Monday, June 29. Those hours and locations are:
- Beech Grove Senior Center, 602 Main St
- 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave
- 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday
Other Central Indiana Cooling Centers
For addresses and hour of operations of cooling centers below, click here.
Marion
- St. Martin Community Center
- Grant County Family YMCA
- Grant County Rescue Mission
Kokomo
- The Kokomo Rescue Mission
- The Excel Center in Kokomo
Peru
- Community Resource Center
- Miami County Courthouse
- Miami County Health Department
- Miami County YMCA
- Peru City Hall
- Peru Public Library
- Peru Schools Administration Building
INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — The National Weather Service out of Indianapolis has issued a Heat Advisory for all of Central Indiana and a High Heat Warning for parts of northern Indiana. The Advisory and Warning will go into effect at 12 PM on Monday and will run through 8 PM Thursday.
WRTV
A Heat Advisory means that temperatures in the 90s with dew points in the 70s, will lead to Heat Index values reaching 106. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Stay cool:
Drink plenty of fluids, check up on relatives and neighbors, and stay in an air-conditioned room when possible. If outside for extended periods of time, make sure to take frequent breaks in the shade as much as you can.
TODAY
Patchy fog early gives way to a partly sunny, warmer, and much less active day. Highs reach the mid to upper 80s, with a light south breeze around 5 mph. After the unsettled Saturday, this looks like a far more usable day for outdoor plans, with most of central Indiana staying dry from start to finish.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear early, then becoming partly to mostly cloudy toward daybreak. Lows hold in the low 70s, with a light south southeast breeze around 5 mph. Humidity stays elevated overnight, but quiet weather continues and there are no meaningful travel concerns.
TOMORROW
Mostly sunny and hot with highs pushing into the low 90s. A south southwest breeze around 5 to 10 mph keeps the air moving, but the bigger story is the heat and humidity building in. Heat index values around or above 100 are possible during the afternoon, so outdoor plans will need extra water and more breaks.
TOMORROW NIGHT
Mostly clear and warm, with lows around the mid 70s and a light south southwest breeze. There will be very little cooling after sunset, and the muggy feel hangs on through the night. Dry weather remains in place.
TUESDAY
Sunny and even hotter, with highs in the low to mid 90s and a light southwest breeze around 5 mph. This is another day where heat becomes the main impact, and it will not take long to feel it during the afternoon. Outdoor work and summer activities will need to be paced carefully.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear and warm again, with lows in the mid 70s and a light southwest wind. The air remains sticky overnight, and there is still no meaningful rain signal for Indianapolis.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the low to mid 90s. Wind stays light, becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Heat remains the main concern, and another uncomfortable summer afternoon is expected across central Indiana.
7 DAY FORECAST
After Saturday’s leftover storm chances fade away, the pattern flips quickly toward heat and humidity. Sunday looks quieter and warmer, then Monday through at least Wednesday trend hot with highs in the 90s and heat index values over 100 possible at times. Rain chances stay very low through midweek, with the next better opportunity for showers and storms showing up later Thursday into Friday. Overall, the bigger concern after tonight becomes summer heat rather than repeated storm chances.
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