TigerDC, a leader in AI-purpose-built data center infrastructure, enthusiastically announced today the appointment of Mehmet Akcin, Founder & CEO of EdgeUno, to its Board of Directors.
Akcin’s appointment demonstrates TigerDC’s commitment to advancing its position as an industry innovator, leveraging Akcin’s decades of expertise in hyperscale data centers, telecommunications, global network infrastructure, and emerging markets to drive transformative growth.
A seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience, Mehmet Akcin has shaped the backbone of global connectivity through pivotal roles at hyperscalers such as Microsoft and Yahoo, where he spearheaded strategic network infrastructure initiatives. As Director of Network Planning and Acquisitions at Microsoft, he optimized Azure’s global network and data center strategies, while his tenure as Senior Director of Global Network Infrastructure at Yahoo reinforced his reputation as a visionary in scaling enterprise-level connectivity solutions.
“Mehmet’s my Harvard Business School classmate and an industry veteran. His deep-rooted expertise in building global network infrastructure for hyperscalers and enterprises aligns with TigerDC’s mission to develop leading AI-ready data centers,” said Jerry Tang, CEO of TigerDC. “His insights and proven leadership in hyperscale data centers and networks will accelerate TigerDC to deliver sustainable, AI purpose-built data centers. We’re thrilled to have him guide our next phase of innovation.”
A holder of multiple patents in content delivery and internet acceleration, Akcin brings a unique blend of technical ingenuity and market-driven strategy to TigerDC. His board role will focus on enhancing the company’s global infrastructure footprint, particularly in AI-optimized data center design and emerging market expansion.
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