VPLS

Name

VPLS

Legal name

VPLS, Inc.

Website

https://vpls.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Networking & Virtual Networking (VPC/VNet) (HDABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed MPLS VPN Services (HDAIAFAA), VPN & Remote Access Gateways (HDADABAD)

Keywords

• Cloud-to-edge computing
• Data center colocation
• Managed cloud services
• Bare metal servers
• Network connectivity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Recurring managed services including managed help desk, managed network, managed security, managed servers, and managed SOC. Subscription-based pricing with monthly or annual billing.
2. Colocation: Data center colocation services with carrier-neutral facilities across 20 global data centers. Revenue from rack space, power, and connectivity services.
3. Bare Metal Servers: Dedicated server provisioning with various Intel Xeon configurations. Unit-based pricing starting at $129/month for entry-level servers.
4. Professional Services: Implementation, migration, and consulting services for data center transitions and infrastructure projects
5. Network Services: IP transit, ethernet transport, and DDoS protection services with usage-based and fixed pricing models

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VPLS provides cloud-to-edge computing and IT infrastructure services from 20 global data centers, offering bare metal servers, private cloud, managed services, and network connectivity. Its portfolio includes colocation, managed help desk/network/security/servers/SOC, DDoS protection, IP transit, Ethernet transport, MPLS networking, backup and disaster recovery, and value-added resale of enterprise technology. The company serves enterprise, startup, public sector, financial services, healthcare, media/entertainment, and telecom customers.

Product overview

VPLS is a cloud-to-edge computing and technology services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure solutions. The platform operates across multiple service categories including Cloud Solutions (Private Cloud, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Bare Metal Servers, VDI), Managed Services (Help Desk, Network, Security, Servers, SOC), Network Services (DDoS Protection, Ethernet Transport, IP Transit, MPLS), and Professional/VAR Services. Key sub-brands include Krypt (bare metal servers with China connectivity) and ION by Krypt (cloud hosting). The company manages 20 data centers worldwide with 68,000+ servers under management, serving over 7,000 customers globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VPLS Cloud (Private Cloud) Private cloud infrastructure offering dedicated resources and customizable cloud environments for enterprise workloads.
• Bare Metal Servers (Krypt brand) Dedicated physical servers with exclusive access to all hardware resources, including Intel Xeon E-2488, E5-2660v2, Dual Xeon Gold 6152, and E-2146G configurations. Pricing starts at $129/month.
• Krypt (Sub-brand Bare Metal) Bare metal servers sub-brand offering dedicated physical servers with direct connections of over 200 Gbps capacity to China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile International.
• ION by Krypt Cloud hosting product offering virtual server solutions under the Krypt sub-brand.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery (DRaaS) Disaster recovery as a service enabling business continuity with backup and recovery capabilities.
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Virtual desktop solutions enabling remote access to desktop environments hosted on cloud infrastructure.
• Managed Help Desk 24/7 technical support and help desk services for end-user support and issue resolution.
• Managed Network Network management and optimization services including monitoring and configuration.
• Managed Security Security monitoring and management services protecting infrastructure from threats.
• Managed Servers Server management services including monitoring, patching, and maintenance.
• Managed SOC (Security Operations Center / SOC-as-a-Service) SOC-as-a-service providing threat monitoring, detection, and response capabilities through a dedicated MSSP division.
• DDoS Protection Distributed denial of service attack mitigation protecting network infrastructure.
• Ethernet Transport Layer 2 connectivity services for point-to-point and multi-point Ethernet connections.
• IP Transit Internet connectivity services providing global IP network access.
• MPLS Networking Multiprotocol Label Switching technology for secure inter-site connectivity across multiple physical locations with Layer 2.5 performance.
• Points of Presence (PoP) Global network access points providing connectivity and network services across regions.
• Professional Services Consulting and implementation services for cloud, network, and infrastructure projects.
• Value-Added Reseller (VAR) Services Technology resale services including HPE, Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, and other enterprise technology solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.24% three-year revenue growth recognized by Inc. 5000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.

• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)coreTechnology or IntegrationNASPO-approved vendor for HPE storage and server solutions. VPLS authorized as value-added reseller through California Multiple Award Schedules.
• Ruckus CommScopecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVPLS is CMAS-approved as a Ruckus CommScope reseller for California public entities. Nine+ years partnership providing enterprise wireless and network solutions to government agencies and schools.
• CiscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNASPO-approved vendor for Cisco solutions for public sector customers
• Aruba WirelesssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNASPO-approved vendor for Aruba wireless solutions
• Extreme NetworkssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNASPO-approved vendor for network solutions
• CradlepointsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNASPO-approved vendor for wireless networking solutions
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationManaged security services partner for firewall and cybersecurity solutions. VPLS offers managed Fortinet FortiGate solutions and provides security advisories on Fortinet vulnerabilities.
• PolargysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to increase power density for colocation environments. Polargy provides cold aisle containment systems.
• iMasons Climate AccordstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPLS joined the Infrastructure Masons Climate Accord coalition for measuring and reducing carbon in data center infrastructure. Coalition includes industry leaders working on open standards for carbon reporting.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Equinix: Equinix is the global leader in carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection, operating 260+ IBX data centers across 30+ countries. Directly comparable to VPLS in colocation, cross-connect density, and enterprise network services, but at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Digital Realty: Digital Realty operates 300+ data centers globally and provides colocation, interconnection, and hyperscale capacity. Directly comparable to VPLS in data center services and customer base, with a much larger capital base and public market access.

Direct peers

• CyrusOne: CyrusOne is a US-focused data center operator serving enterprise and hyperscale customers with colocation and interconnection services. Highly comparable to VPLS in product mix and enterprise customer focus, with overlapping US footprint and similar acquisition-led growth history.
• CoreSite (American Tower): CoreSite, acquired by American Tower, operates a network-dense colocation platform targeting cloud and network operators. Comparable to VPLS in carrier-neutral interconnection, native cloud on-ramps, and enterprise customer base, particularly in California markets where VPLS has strong presence.
• QTS Data Centers (Blackstone): QTS, owned by Blackstone, provides hyperscale and enterprise data center services across the US and Europe. Directly comparable to VPLS in offering colocation, bare metal, and managed services, with deeper capital resources for expansion.
• Iron Mountain Data Centers: Iron Mountain operates a global colocation and data center portfolio serving enterprise and government customers. Comparable to VPLS in compliance-driven verticals (financial services, healthcare, public sector) and colocation product mix, with much larger scale.
• Cyxtera Technologies: Cyxtera is a retail colocation provider with data centers across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Highly comparable to VPLS in carrier-neutral interconnection, presence in secondary US markets, and enterprise customer focus, with a similar scale of operations.
• INAP (formerly Internap): INAP is a hybrid infrastructure provider combining colocation, managed hosting, and network services. Directly comparable to VPLS as VPLS/Evocative announced acquisition of 9 INAP data centers, and shares similar customer segments and product portfolio.
• 365 Data Centers: 365 Data Centers is a US colocation and managed services provider focused on mid-market enterprises. Comparable to VPLS in scale (10+ data centers), target customer segment (mid-market enterprise and regional carriers), and managed services portfolio.
• Flexential: Flexential provides colocation, cloud, and managed services across 40+ US data centers. Comparable to VPLS in enterprise colocation, hybrid IT, and managed services portfolio, with similar compliance-driven vertical focus and slightly larger US footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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