123Net in Southfield Named Network Service Provider of Detroit Pistons

123Net in Southfield, a provider of high-speed fiber and other digital solutions for businesses and consumers, today announced a new partnership with the Detroit Pistons as the team’s network service provider.
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123Net in Southfield is the new network service provider for the Detroit Pistons. // Photo courtesy of Detroit Pistons

123Net in Southfield, a provider of high-speed fiber and other digital solutions for businesses and consumers, today announced a new partnership with the Detroit Pistons as the team’s network service provider.

The collaboration seeks to improve the communication infrastructure at the team’s practice facility, the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center located at Second Avenue and Amsterdam Street.

Under the partnership, 123Net will provide the Pistons with internet and network solutions, setting the stage for connectivity and network redundancy at their facility. The partnership between the two entities starts during the 2023-24 season.

“Teamwork thrives on seamless connectivity, and our partnership with 123Net ensures a resilient digital ecosystem that will elevate the experience for our team and global fanbase,” says Paul Rapier, vice president of information technology for the Detroit Pistons, which is off to its best start in several years.

“123Net boasts a proven track record in delivering top-tier internet and connectivity services to businesses and communities statewide. We are excited to welcome 123NET to our team, enhancing our capabilities further.”

123Net has more than 25 years of experience working with Michigan’s businesses, and continues to invest in infrastructure like high-speed fiber to bring improved connectivity to more local communities.

“The Pistons were searching for a local Michigan partner, and 123Net brings a home court advantage to the table. The Pistons can be confident that 123Net has the ability and expertise to immediately assist the team with technology and customer services that go well beyond what national providers offer,” says Dan Irvin, CEO of 123Net. “(We are) excited to see this partnership come to life and we look forward to cheering from the stands this season.”

123Net, an Internet Service Provider focused on equipping businesses with an industry-leading data center, network, and voice services, serves more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies and thousands of Michigan businesses.

Home of the Detroit Internet Exchange (DET-iX) and the Grand Rapids Internet Exchange (GR-iX), 123Net operates one of the largest carrier-neutral data centers and peers with technology leaders such as Google, AWS, General Motors Co., and more.

For more information, visit 123.net.

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