Company:Steadfast Networks

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Steadfast Networks
TypePrivate company
IndustryWeb hosting service, Internet Service Provider
FoundedFond du Lac, WI, 1998[1]
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois, United States
Key people
Karl Zimmerman
ProductsWeb services
Websitewww.Steadfast.net

Steadfast Networks was a Chicago, Illinois-based Internet Service Provider primarily focused on Cloud Computing, Dedicated Servers and Colocation. Founded in 1998 by then high-school student Karl Zimmerman[2] in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Steadfast Networks was acquired by ColoHouse, a global provider of colocation, cloud, and managed services, in 2021.[3] It was originally a division of Nozone, Inc., a company founded by Zimmerman and incorporated in 2000.[1]

History

In 2008, Steadfast Networks was named number 370 on the Inc 500 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America List[4] and was on the Inc 5000 List of the Largest Companies in America in both 2009[5] and 2010.[6]

In 2021, ColoHouse acquired Steadfast Networks, including its three data center locations in Chicago and Edison, New Jersey. The acquisition also included Steadfast's cloud and hosting solutions.[3] Steadfast's then-CFO Paul Voswinkel stated that "ColoHouse is bringing together best in breed digital infrastructure solutions to create a single IT provider that can deliver complete enterprise solutions."[3]

Locations

Prior to its acquisition, Steadfast had datacenter facilities in three locations: Two in downtown Chicago[7] and one in Edison, New Jersey.[8] These locations were incorporated into the ColoHouse portfolio following the acquisition.

Steadfast also maintained a private network with peering points throughout the United States along with London and Amsterdam.[9]

Controversy

In November 2007 the Chicago Tribune published an article on the hosting of hate sites in America, where they are protected by the First Amendment. The Anti-Defamation League noted that Steadfast hosted 17 such sites.[10] Steadfast responded on the official company blog to clarify that they are strong supporters of the First Amendment, but against hate speech.[11]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Corporate Information". http://steadfast.net/corporate/. 
  2. ↑ Miller, Rich (2010-06-16). "Steadfast Networks Expands in NYC". Data Center Knowledge. http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2010/06/16/steadfast-networks-expands-in-nyc/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "ColoHouse Acquires Steadfast - A Cloud, Bare Metal and Data Center Provider in the Midwest". Business Wire. 2022-01-11. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220111005115/en/ColoHouse-Acquires-Steadfast---A-Cloud-Bare-Metal-and-Data-Center-Provider-in-the-Midwest. 
  4. ↑ "Steadfast Networks -- IT Services". 2008 Inc 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America. Inc 500. http://www.inc.com/inc5000/2008/company-profile.html?id=200803700. 
  5. ↑ "Steadfast Networks -- IT Services". 2009 Inc 500 5000. Inc 500. http://www.inc.com/inc5000/2009/company-profile.html?id=200906300. 
  6. ↑ "Steadfast Networks : Inc 2010 Rating". Inc 500. 2010. http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/steadfast-networks. "2010 RANKING: #1359" 
  7. ↑ "Steadfast Networks Opens New Chicago Data Center". Ping! Zine Web Hosting Magazine. 2010-06-29. http://www.pingzine.com/steadfast-networks-opens-new-chicago-data-center/. 
  8. ↑ "Our New Data Center: New Jersey". http://www.steadfast.net/blog/index.php/edison-new-jersey/steadfast-opens-new-data-center. 
  9. ↑ "PeeringDB - AS32748". http://www.peeringdb.com/view.php?asn=32748. 
  10. ↑ Working, Russell (2007-11-13). "Illegal abroad, hate Web sites thrive here - 1st Amendment lets fringe groups use U.S. sites to spread their message around the world". The Chicago Tribune (Chicago Tribune): pp. News 1. https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/1381841541.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+13,+2007&author=Russell+Working&pub=Chicago+Tribune&edition=&startpage=1&desc=Illegal+abroad,+hate+Web+sites+thrive+here+;+1st+Amendment+lets+fringe+groups+use+U.S.+sites+to+spread+their+message+around+the+world. "Karl Zimmerman -- whose Steadfast Networks in Chicago has hosted as many as 17 hate sites, according to the Anti-Defamation League -- said there are only two Web sites he knows of that have drawn several complaints, although some companies that are customers may host other sites." 
  11. ↑ Zimmerman, Karl (2007-11-13). "Steadfast Response to Chicago Tribune Article". The Steadfast Networks Blog. http://www.steadfast.net/blog/steadfast-response-chicago-tribune-article. 



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