EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 29, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- 365 Main Inc., developer and operator of the world's finest data centers, celebrated the community at yesterday's grand opening of the company's El Segundo data center with the awarding of the 365 Main ACE Award. The ACE award celebrates achievement, commitment and excellence in individuals and charities in communities in which 365 Main operates.
365 Main recognized Special Olympics, Southern California (SOSC), an organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation), giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, and other Special Olympics athletes and the community. SOSC will serve 10,000 families and athletes in 2006, and has set a goal to double that number by 2007.
The recipient was Dustin Plunkett, who started his relationship with Special Olympics as an active athlete, evolving to both coach and mentor for the organization. He now serves as global messenger for SOSC and also represents athletes on the SOSC board of trustees.
"When we were approached by 365 Main, we knew immediately that Dustin personified the spirit of what 365 Main is doing with their ACE Award," said Mike Delzotti, vice president of marketing and development at SOSC. "We are honored and excited by the support 365 Main has given us."
"The ACE Award is a core part of our community relations program," said Miles Kelly, vice president of marketing and strategy for 365 Main. "By rewarding individuals and charities that share 365 Main's passion for service 24/7/365, we improve the communities in which we do business."
365 Main made a financial contribution to SOSC on behalf of Plunkett and is working with a cross section of charities in Phoenix, Ariz. and northern Virginia, where 365 Main has recently opened new data centers.
About 365 Main
365 Main Inc. develops and operates the world's finest data centers. Intelligently designed and expertly managed, the data centers are developed and certified to the highest industry standards and compliance requirements, including SAS70, and feature 24/7/365 power, cooling, security and connectivity and capabilities to ensure mission-critical operations and business continuity for its tenants. Today, hundreds of hosting, telecommunication and Fortune 1000 enterprises rely on 365 Main. The company is privately held and based in San Francisco, Calif. More information is available at 877-365-MAIN (6246) or www.365main.com.
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About Special Olympics Southern California
The mission of Special Olympics Southern California is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation), giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, and other Special Olympics athletes and the community. More information about Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is available at www.sosc.org.