RAPID CITY, S.D. – A new Tier 3 edge computing facility is coming to the Black Hills Industrial Center, marking a significant expansion of digital infrastructure for the region.
Sequitor Edge, a provider of localized computing infrastructure and IT services, announced the development Wednesday. The greenfield project will be constructed on approximately 10 acres in Rapid City, utilizing a proprietary prototype design engineered for high-performance and secure data processing.
The expansion is expected to create three full-time, high-skilled positions. These roles carry an average annual wage of $100,000, according to the company.
“At Sequitor Edge, we like to say that we’re connecting people and businesses to the power of the digital frontier,” said Dan Fuhrman, co-founder and CEO of Sequitor Edge. “We do that with hyper-personalized services that are located next door – or at the edge – in high-growth but underserved markets like Rapid City.”
Fuhrman noted that the facility will allow local businesses to improve operational efficiencies and decision-making through faster data processing.
Unlike global hyperscale data centers, edge centers are designed to process and store data closer to where it is used. This proximity reduces latency and increases reliability for local industries, including healthcare, defense, financial services, and advanced manufacturing.
Elevate Rapid City, the local economic development partnership, assisted Sequitor Edge with site selection and project coordination by connecting the company with regional partners like Dream Design.
“Digital infrastructure is increasingly essential to economic competitiveness,” said Todd Kenner, CEO of Elevate Rapid City. “This project strengthens Rapid City’s ability to support data-driven industries while reflecting a thoughtful, site-specific approach.”
Victoria Blatchford, vice president of business development for the company’s Great Plains Region, said the infrastructure will provide critical competitive advantages.
“Sequitor’s cutting-edge services and technology will elevate the market’s economic development appeal,” Blatchford said.
The Tier 3 design focuses on redundancy and resource management. Sequitor Edge officials stated they worked with local partners to ensure the facility aligns with community standards and existing utility capacity in Rapid City.
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They say they will work with existing utilities, they’ll use them all and leave the area short!