Unitas Global announced that it has acquired INAP's Network Business assets, including INAP Japan, enhancing its portfolio of network service offerings that enable hybrid cloud environments. The combination of these two companies creates a high-growth next generation networking platform focused on simplifying the way customers buy network connectivity to enable the seamless movement of data between various cloud and on-premises environments.

The combination of the INAP network technologies, including its patented, intelligent routing software, Managed Internet Route Optimizer (MIRO), with Unitas Global's automated design and pricing platform, Unitas Nexus, and its global network, Unitas Reach, creates a compelling offer to meet the needs of enterprises modernizing their digital infrastructure.  In addition, this acquisition provides Unitas Global with a significant expansion of over a thousand multinational enterprise customers as well as global network serving 18 markets with Performance IP.  

"We are thrilled to have completed the acquisition of INAP's Network Business and excited to welcome their customers, vendors and employees to the Unitas Global team," comments Patrick Shutt, CEO of Unitas Global. "The disruptive nature of Unitas' networking services strategy that enables hybrid cloud environments has become increasingly self-evident in the market. This acquisition is the next step to become the market leader redefining an agile hybrid cloud for the enterprise," comments Grant Kirkwood, CTO of Unitas Global.

An additional benefit of the transaction is the synergy of INAP becoming a strategic customer of Unitas Global. INAP will continue to offer high-performance connectivity services alongside its colocation and cloud solutions, further expanding its portfolio with Unitas Reach network transformation solutions, including the most recent alliance announcement with PacketFabric.

"The transaction is a true win-win for everyone involved. Unitas Global will continue to provide the high-quality services that customers enjoy today while investing in new solutions to enable further network transformation tomorrow," comments Mike Sicoli, CEO of INAP. "We also look forward to partnering with Unitas Global to bring an expanded portfolio of connectivity offerings to our colocation and cloud customers."

"The acquisition of INAP's Network Business assets is a powerful proof point of Digital Alpha's commitment to investing in and developing transformative next generation networks that provide a more holistic networking-as-a-service solution in the currently fragmented marketplace," states Rick Shrotri Managing Partner of Digital Alpha Advisors.