 We’ve been busy at the Bluebird Underground Data Center preparing for the completion of our most recent expansion project. A lot of exciting changes are on the way which will allow us to better serve our current and future customers (more on that in a minute). However, one of the biggest changes we’ve recently made is ironically small in stature – our new ProLocation product.
For customers who are looking to dip their toes into the colocation game, we wanted to provide a progressive product that would allow them a cost-effective solution for their data needs. ProLocation allows a customer to only pay for the space they need while having the flexibility to purchase more data center space as their colocation demands grow—with no long-term contract! At the base level, we provide the customer with 2 rack units within a common customer cabinet where they receive a dedicated 120V/20A power circuit and 1 Gbps of shared internet access. From there, a customer has several options to customize their colocation service by either adding more rack units as needed or taking advantage of our upgradable services, including power diversity, IP address space, on-site technical support, higher power capacity, dedicated internet access, etc.
 ProLocation is just one of the many ways the Bluebird Underground Data Center is evolving at the benefit of our customers. At the completion of our new $11 million-dollar expansion, our colocation facility will have Full Tier III capabilities with increased mechanical, electrical and power generation abilities – allowing us to easily continue providing our customers with a 100% uptime guarantee.
The data center is now a 6MW facility, with backup power driven by three 2MW generators, an updated battery-driven UPS and three diverse utility feeds, allowing our facility to run autonomously. These impressive generators are powered by V16 Rolls Royce Engines, have 12,000-gallon diesel tanks and can go from a dead stop to power producing instantaneously.
 The Bluebird Underground Data Center is also proud to state that we run off nearly 40% renewable energy. The natural advantage of being located 85’ underground coupled with our environmentally friendly closed-loop water cooling system keeps the machines cool. Even better, this system adds zero waste or stress to local water infrastructure. A traditional facility of this size would use 150 million gallons of water in a single year. In 2019 Bluebird Underground used just 60,000 gallons of water. Our facility is proud to serve our customers with the latest technical advances for their internet, transport, and data center needs, all while keeping an eye on the environment.
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Bluebird Network Completes Integration of the Three Networks, Positions Illinois for Continued Growth
Tech Electronics has been working with Bluebird Underground since they first purchased the facility in 2014. Anytime there is change in an organization the customers wonder what is in store. Often when acquisitions occur quality of service goes down and complications and problems rise up. With Bluebird the opposite occurred. From day one when they took over the operation the stability, responsiveness, and overall operational quality headed in an upward trajectory. 
Tech Electronics has big plans for the future. As Bluebird Underground expands and grows and keeps people like Greg and Todd running their operations we expect nothing but the best for Bluebird Underground. We plan to grow with them, expand our customer base, and provide the same quality service to our customers that Bluebird provides to us. We are proud to partner with Bluebird and work with them and watch as they continue to take a world-class operation to even higher levels.
