1547, Harrison Street acquire DRFortress, Hawaii’s leading carrier-neutral data center

fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547), an owner and operator of data centers, and Harrison Street, an investment management firm exclusively focused on alternative real assets, announced the acquisition of DRFortress, Hawaii’s largest carrier-neutral data center, from GI Partners.

GI Partners initially acquired a majority interest in DRFortress in January 2020 in partnership with co-founders Fred Rodi and Rosa White. Under GI’s ownership, DRFortress has nearly doubled its colocation capacity, strengthening its leadership in Hawaii’s digital infrastructure landscape. The new partnership between 1547 and Harrison Street aims to build on that legacy, supporting DRFortress’ continued growth.

“Hawaii serves as a strategic gateway for connectivity in the Pacific, and DRFortress has established itself as a vital interconnection hub for businesses and global networks alike,” said J. Todd Raymond, CEO and managing director at 1547. “By bringing DRFortre