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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure Appoints Steve Conner as President
Conner to provide strategic leadership across several key functional areas to further propel company growth as a leading provider of high-density hyperscale data center space DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / June 5, 2025 / EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, a wholesale data center developer, owner and operator, announced the appointment of Steve Conner as its new President. In this newly established role, Conner will apply his background in the data center industry with his expertise in engineering, power provisioning, sales and customer solutions to lead the company's internal day-to-day operations, drive strategic execution and ensure the growth of the overall business. 'Steve is an exceptional executive leader who brings a variety of core technical and customer strategy experiences and a proven track record of success. His expertise will enable EdgeCore to increase our ability to meet our customers' current and future requirements for high-density data center space,' said Lee Kestler, CEO, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure. 'By leaning on his prior experiences, Steve will accelerate the transformation of our Operations, Strategy, Sales and Engineering functions and be an invaluable technical leader across our organization.' Since announcing a series of strategic personnel appointments in February of this year, EdgeCore has grown the size of its team by 80 percent and has plans to double its workforce by year's end. The company has also retooled its Operations and Strategy teams to more dynamically address the next generation requirements of its facilities and customers. 'I'm a firm believer in the adage 'you can't know where you're going until you understand where you've been,' and I plan to draw on the experiences-both good and bad-I've had throughout my career to ensure EdgeCore chooses the right path forward in our growth,' said Steve Conner, President, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure. 'I'm thrilled to be a part of this dynamic and growing team during such an important time in the evolution of the data center industry.' Prior to joining EdgeCore, Conner worked for seven years with some of the world's largest hyperscale customers while he served as both Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Solution and Architecture Engineering at Vantage Data Centers. Additionally, he held senior-level sales roles at Cloudistics and Nutanix as well as senior-level technical roles at Arrow Electronics and several companies it acquired. Conner earned post-graduate degrees in business administration and computer science with a concentration in artificial intelligence as well as various certifications in networking and information security. About EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure serves the world's largest cloud and internet companies with both ready-for-occupancy and build-to-suit data center campuses that are designed for density. Privately held and backed by committed equity, EdgeCore enables hyperscale customer requirements by proactively investing in regions that provide the land and power necessary to support and scale AI and cloud technology. While working thoughtfully with the communities in which we do business, our data center campuses are built at scale to meet key performance specifications, safety metrics and sustainability objectives. EdgeCore has data center campuses in five North American markets with plans to continue regional expansion in 2025 and beyond. For more information, please visit Media Contact Courtney Gaudet EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure [email protected] SOURCE: EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure press release
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Experts stress safety for the start of boating season
May 23—With Memorial Day weekend almost here and the start of summer just around the corner, local experts are stressing the importance of boating safety. According to U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating statistics, the period from May through September accounts for most boating accidents. The majority of these accidents are caused by operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed, alcohol use and navigation rules violations. From the 2023 statistics, 10.77% of boating accidents were due to inexperience. "Every year we get a lot of new owners who have never owned a boat, and usually those are the ones that are the most dangerous," said Riverwalk Marina owner Steve Conner. "They just haven't gone through the courses or done anything to know what they're doing. A boat is so much different than driving a car." Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Officer Chad Dyer recommends novice boaters choose a less busy time than Memorial Day weekend to take to the waters for the first time. "It's easier to learn when there is less traffic on the waterway," Dyer said. "It's less stressful for you and safer to learn." Many of the accidents that Conner has seen or heard about happen when a boat driver comes to pick someone up. To avoid dangers, he recommends drivers wear a legally required kill switch cord, which will turn the motor off if they're thrown from the boat. A motorized vessel license is required to operate a motorboat in Alabama. Additionally, any child under the age of 8 is required to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. "The biggest thing that I can stress to people is wear a life jacket," said Danny Kelso, chief of the Morgan County Rescue Squad. "No matter if you're a good swimmer or not, sober, or young, it doesn't matter; wear a life jacket because you can't drown with a life jacket." When people come through Riverwalk Marina to set out on the water, Conner offers them these words of advice: "Make sure all your equipment is on board. Make sure you have enough life jackets. Make sure your lighting on your boat is working." Kelso also recommends boaters ensure they have enough fuel and a fully charged battery. He said people don't think about it and kill their batteries by playing the radio when the boat isn't running. If they do find themselves without fuel or power this Memorial Day weekend, the Rescue Squad will be available to tow them back to safety when they call 911. The National Safe Boating Council also offers safety tips, which in addition to Conner's recommendations, include sharing your "float plan" with a friend or family member not on the water, monitoring the weather before departing and keeping a functional communication device on hand in case of an emergency. Conner said there are a lot of common sense safety precautions during Memorial Day weekend that people frequently overlook. He remembers a time a group had a grill on board that they forgot to secure. It got knocked over in the boat and spilled hot charcoal. Conner also said passengers should avoid drinking too much, and the driver shouldn't drink at all. Alcohol consumption is another leading cause of boating accidents. "If people are going to drink on the boat, have a sober, licensed boat driver that has a vessel license," Kelso said. Blood alcohol content for a boat driver must be below 0.08%, the same as for the driver of a car. According to Coast Guard statistics, in 2023, alcohol use was the top contributing factor in accidents resulting in a fatality when the cause of the accident is known. Conner said boat drivers have a big responsibility because they're in charge of making sure everyone else is safe. — or 256-340-2437. Bernie Delinski contributed to this report.
