CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 15, 2009) – Peak 10, Inc., the leading independent data center operator and managed services provider, hosted a “Spring Forward” exeCConnect event on Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. The invitation-only event was attended by more than 100 area executives, including Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory. Peak 10 held the event in conjunction with the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA), the Charlotte Chamber and Business Innovation Growth (BIG).

“Despite a challenging economy, Peak 10 and other Charlotte companies have found ways to thrive and have experienced great successes in 2009. The effective application of technology and innovation continue to point to revitalization in our region.” said David Jones, Peak 10's chief executive officer and chair of NCTA. “These efforts and successes deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated and through exeCConnect, we have done just that. We thank our sponsors and all who attended for helping infuse a positive spirit back into the Charlotte business community.”

The gathering provided an encouraging update on the regional and statewide business and technology community. Attendees had the opportunity to share successful business strategies and discuss industry news and happenings in a relaxed environment with their peers. Event sponsors included HP, Cisco, NetApp, tw telecom, Duke Energy, CNP Technologies, Rittal, Online Computer Products, Inc., Agility Recovery Solutions, Applied Data Technologies, TechJournal South and Carolina Newswire.

After being introduced by David Jones, Mayor McCrory addressed attendees by expressing his support for exeCConnect's mission. "It is refreshing to see so many entrepreneurial and business-minded people here this evening.  Charlotte’s entrepreneurs push forward in the tough times through an innovative mindset and leveraging the technology talent that continues to be attracted to our city.  We are proud of our businesses that are experiencing great success and growth in our own backyard, as well as the companies who are coming here to make Charlotte their home. Because of this, it is my firm belief that our city will recover first. In fact, I am making that our new motto – ‘Recover First!’"

Prior to the exeCConnect evening reception, a VIP Executive Roundtable was held entitled “How to Position Your Company for Success Once the Markets Turn.” The interactive discussion was led by Mike Rouleau, tw telecom’s senior vice president for business development and strategy, and included key area executives who discussed emerging trends in technology mobility, Internet costs and scale, economics of a changing business environment today and expectations of new services and demand.

“We were pleased to see a great turnout for not only the event, but for the Executive Roundtable, which attracted prominent executives throughout the region,” said Pat O’Brien, vice president and general manager of Peak 10 Charlotte. “As business leaders, these executives related experiences and advice on how organizations position themselves and best prepare for the recovery of our business economy. exeCConnect is all about gaining business perspectives from peers. That is what this event fostered.”

exeCConnect events are exclusive gatherings where area business leaders can come together to discuss market trends, information and experiences. The events take the form of evening networking receptions, luncheons or breakfasts throughout the year and occur in the Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C. markets as well as in Richmond, Va.

About Peak 10, Inc.
Peak 10 is the leading independent data center operator and managed services provider, delivering scalable, economical and reliable solutions for hosting and managing complex information technology infrastructure. Its team of experts embraces the industry's evolving technologies by adopting and tailoring solutions such as virtualization and cloud services as part of its robust managed services offering. The company's strong customer focus (or service), financial stability, geographic diversity and technical strength attracts market-leading companies such as LendingTree, Rivals.com, Global Knowledge, Pergo, Healthways, Churchill Downs and The Fresh Market. Peak 10 is SAS70 Type II compliant and helps companies meet the requirements of various regulatory compliance acts such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), HIPAA, PCI and Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLBA). For more information on data center solutions from Peak 10, visit www.peak10.com.

About exeCConnect
The exeCConnect is an invitation-only series of executive level networking events where business and thought leaders are able to come together to learn more about companies and organizations in their market. Held in Charlotte and the Research Triangle Park region of N.C. as well as Richmond, Va., exeCConnect events are supported by ClearImage, Peak 10, SAS and Southern Capitol Ventures. Carolina Newswire and Tech Journal South support the event as media partners. For more information, please visit www.theexecconnect.com.