Flexential Lands Second Straight USA TODAY Top Workplaces Honor Amid Expansion Push
Event summary
- Flexential earned USA TODAY Top Workplaces recognition for the second consecutive year based on employee feedback collected by Energage in late 2025.
- The company achieved record signings for the fifth straight year, adding 140+ new customers and surpassing 900 employees.
- Flexential invested $1 billion in new infrastructure, including data center acquisitions in Atlanta and Hillsboro, Oregon, and connectivity to the Bifrost Cable System.
- Key executive hires included Greg Ogle as CIO, Marilyn Tyfting as Chief People Officer, and new VPs for Energy and Site Acquisition.
The big picture
Flexential's recognition as a top workplace comes amid a strategic push to expand its data center footprint and enhance high-density computing capabilities. The company's focus on employee ownership and initiative aligns with broader industry trends emphasizing culture as a competitive differentiator in the high-stakes data center market. With 360 MW of capacity online or in development, Flexential is positioning itself to capitalize on growing demand for secure, scalable IT infrastructure solutions.
What we're watching
- Infrastructure Execution
- Whether Flexential can deliver on its $1 billion infrastructure investment plan while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which new data centers in Parker, Hillsboro, and Norcross will contribute to revenue growth.
- Talent Retention
- How sustained employee engagement will impact Flexential's ability to attract and retain top talent amid industry competition.
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