Flexential Upgrades to 400 Gbps Network Infrastructure
In a significant step toward addressing the increasing demands of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, Flexential has successfully upgraded its private network backbone to a remarkable 400 Gbps across multiple major markets in the United States. This enhancement, announced on July 14, 2026, is designed to meet the pressing needs of enterprises managing high-throughput workloads and large-scale data requirements.
Flexential, a recognized leader in providing secure and adaptable data center solutions, has strategically rolled out this new network infrastructure in
15 existing data centers located in vibrant cities such as Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Hillsboro, Oregon. The upgrade aims to offer customers direct access to
100 Gbps access ports, providing them with significant enhancements in connectivity speeds essential for today’s data-driven environments.
Meeting IT Demands of the Future
As organizations are increasingly investing in AI-related technologies, cloud architecture, and complex data management strategies,
traditional 10 Gbps networks are showing limitations. Sam Rudek, Flexential's Chief Operating Officer, elaborated on this issue, stating, "The companies investing most aggressively in AI and cloud infrastructure are hitting capacity limits on networks that were designed for a different era.” This upgrade allows organizations to seamlessly transfer data, optimize workflows, and leverage multi-cloud strategies without the frustration and delays of outdated systems.
Flexential’s 400 Gbps backbone is positioned to alleviate these bottlenecks by providing faster and more efficient data movement across facilities and regions. Moreover, customers can utilize burstable options, allowing them to scale their capacity based on their changing requirements without lengthy provisioning processes.
A Next-Level Networking Solution
This new infrastructure is known as
FlexAnywhere® Platform, which supports several connectivity services, including
Interconnection Mesh, Data Center Interconnect, and IP Bandwidth. With this upgrade, Flexential Fabric customers are promised a quick provisioning time of less than 90 minutes—outperforming traditional order processes and deployment schedules that often take weeks. This efficiency is critical as enterprises strive to remain agile in an ever-evolving technology landscape.
For major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle, direct access to
dense carrier ecosystems reduces dependency on congested public peering points, providing organizations the bandwidth necessary for heavy traffic and enhanced performance.
Continuous Commitment to Infrastructure Development
Flexential's investment in this state-of-the-art networking solution reflects its dedication to expanding its infrastructure and ensuring the growth of its customer base. Alongside this deployment, Flexential is set to develop new data center capacity within Atlanta and has recently acquired two more data center properties in
Hillsboro, thus strengthening its footprint in the competitive market.
As Flexential continues to innovate and enhance its services, additional markets across the nation are expected to receive this groundbreaking upgrade in the upcoming year.
For customers looking to explore the advantages of Flexential's upgraded network and connectivity services, further information can be found at
Flexential’s website.
About Flexential
Flexential empowers organizations through tailored hybrid IT solutions, prioritizing security, compliance, and resilience. With over 40 data centers in 18 highly connected markets and a 100+ Gbps private network backbone, Flexential's services are built to overcome the most complex IT challenges. Discover how Flexential drives digital transformation at
www.flexential.com.