Bluebird Network to Acquire Illinois Network Alliance LLC
 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI — Bluebird Network LLC, a Midwest telecommunications company, is excited to announce the signing of a Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Illinois Network Alliance (INA). This integration of INA under Bluebird ownership will bring even greater cohesion and operational efficiencies to the Bluebird portfolio of services.
With a continued strategic focus on the Midwest, the acquisition will empower Bluebird to further strengthen its fiber services and high-bandwidth network solutions for cell towers, hospitals, schools, government facilities and other businesses. While Bluebird has always served as manager of INA, this new ownership role will enable Bluebird to strategically expand its capabilities and offerings between INA and other Bluebird infrastructures. Both respective networks will be grown together and expanded further into new and underserved areas. Bluebird will maintain its dedicated level of personalized customer service while expanding through the acquisition and subsequent fiber build-outs.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Illinois Network Alliance Acquisition by Bluebird Network
What is being acquired?
Bluebird Network (“Bluebird”) has signed an Equity Purchase Agreement (“EPA”) for the acquisition of Illinois Network Alliance (“INA”).
Who is Illinois Network Alliance?
INA is owned by a collection of telecommunications companies located throughout Illinois. Previously, Bluebird managed INA under the Bluebird brand name, empowering them to connect to each other, to the internet and to its customer base. With this acquisition, Bluebird will now be taking direct ownership of all customers and the network.
Bluebird Announces Its Midwest Data Center Expansion
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI — Bluebird Network, a Midwest telecommunications company, is excited to announce a major expansion of its Bluebird Underground Data Center in Springfield, Missouri. This expansion is to serve the rapidly growing enterprise and cloud service customer base.
Over 11,500 square feet of additional white space is being added, increasing the data center to over 29,000 square feet of white space. In addition, significant mechanical, electrical and generation capabilities are included, bringing the 85 ft-deep underground data center to full Tier 3 capabilities.
Bluebird Network Welcomes Carla Cooper as Chief Financial Officer
 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI — Bluebird Network, LLC, a provider of fiber transport and internet services and owner of an underground data center, welcomes Carla Cooper as its new Chief Financial Officer. Cooper will play a key role in the strategic direction of Bluebird and will oversee all aspects of finance. She is a versatile leader bringing three decades of experience across various industries and is dedicated to supporting the vision, values and culture that leads to success.
Cooper previously served Fidelity Communications Co. as the Vice President of Finance/CFO and Director of Regulatory Accounting. She provided oversight for finance and revenue planning and was part of a dynamic team that delivered strategic direction to Fidelity.
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Todd Murren is the General Manager of the Bluebird Underground Data Center, which is owned by Bluebird Network. a Midwestern fiber-based telecommunications company. The combination of these two capabilities offers the Enterprise, Hosting, and Cloud Service providers a truly unique solution to either address their business needs or layer onto their service capabilities. Todd has 37 years of experience involved with the operational and marketing aspect of both fiber networks and computing center operations.
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