Flexential Joins Data Center Safety Council (DCSC) to Help Advance Operational Safety Across the Industry
ST. PAUL, Minn. — May 7, 2025 — The Data Center Safety Council (DCSC) has welcomed Flexential as a strategic corporate member, expanding the council’s coalition of operators dedicated to improving health and safety across data center environments.
Flexential joins a group of prominent operators and technology leaders, including EdgeCore, Oracle, STACK Infrastructure, Salesforce, Vantage Data Centers, and Yondr, and strategic corporate member Digital Realty. Together, DCSC members are working to standardize safety protocols, promote knowledge sharing, and advocate for consistent operational practices across the data center industry.
Flexential is a leading provider of secure and flexible data center solutions based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its hybrid IT offerings — including colocation, cloud, connectivity, data protection, and professional services — are delivered through the FlexAnywhere® platform across 18 highly connected U.S. markets. With more than 40 data centers and 330 megawatts of built and under-development capacity, Flexential supports scalable, high-performance infrastructure on a private network capable of speeds exceeding 100 gigabits per second.
“Our commitment to safety is a natural extension of our responsibility to support the people who build and maintain resilient data center infrastructure,” said Ryan Mallory, Chief Operating Officer at Flexential. “Although the systems we build and operate are complex, the principle is simple — everyone deserves a safe place to work. We aim to share the knowledge we’ve gained over the last 25 years to advance consistent, reliable safety practices across the industry.”
The DCSC was established to meet the growing demand for coordinated safety efforts. As data centers grow in complexity and size, so do the challenges of protecting workers in environments that are often logistically dense — a concern that has recently gained industry-wide attention. The DCSC provides a forum for aligning safety standards, addressing regulatory issues, and advancing a shared culture of accountability and preparedness.
Members are positioned to drive collective action and establish consistent safety practices across the industry. The DCSC invites other data center operators to join its mission. It is facilitated by Antea Group, an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm with deep expertise in supporting operational risk mitigation across industries.
For more information, please visit the DCSC’s website or LinkedIn page.
Media inquiries:
Kate Asleson, Marketing Director
Membership inquiries:
Erik Foley, Executive Director
For Flexential:
Alison Brooker
Corporate Marketing
alison.brooker@flexential.com
Christian Rizzo
Gregory FCA for Flexential
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