Mr. MacNeil Joins EdgeConneX as Chief Technical Officer
Herndon, VA – August 10, 2015 – EdgeConneX®, specializing in global hosting solutions at the edge of the network, today announces the appointment of Don MacNeil as Chief Technical Officer. In this role, Mr. MacNeil will guide the development of the overall technology vision as well as assist in driving Edge innovations and infrastructure to new verticals and geographies.
Mr. MacNeil arrives at EdgeConneX with more than 25 years of experience in network architecture and design; network engineering, access and optimization; customer operations; product and more. Prior to joining EdgeConneX, he held several executive leadership roles as well as various management positions in operations, engineering and network at XO Communications, culminating his tenure at the organization as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. MacNeil is a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served in operational leadership roles developing and designing complex network systems.
“We are pleased to welcome Don MacNeil to our distinguished team of executives,” says Randy Brouckman, CEO of EdgeConneX. “Don’s continued success in driving company strategy and visibility, coupled with an exceptional ability to bring to market industry-leading services, will prove instrumental to EdgeConneX during this time of rapid expansion and growth.”
“EdgeConneX is a fast-growing, incredibly innovative company and I am honored to help drive their strategic technical vision of improving Internet connectivity at the Edge,” adds Mr. MacNeil. “As CTO, I look forward to further expanding our network of Edge Data Centers around the world, while continuing to introduce additional products and services that facilitate the fastest and most reliable physical delivery of content and applications to the EdgeConneX Internet of Everywhere.”
For more information about EdgeConneX and its leading Edge of network infrastructure solutions for expanding and improving access to wireless and data communications, visit edgeconnex.com or email info@edgeconnex.com.
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About EdgeConneX
EdgeConneX® is a global data center provider specializing in hosting content at the edge of the network. They provide Space, Power & Connectivity for content, network, colocation, CDN’s and service providers, as well as wireless carriers, telecommunications companies, and commercial property owners. EdgeConneX has created a new edge for traditional networks offering superior performance and economics. Their purpose-built Meet You Points® optimize delivery of data at network-critical locations closest to the end user. For more information, please visit the EdgeConneX Internet of Everywhere at edgeconnex.com.