Bridgestone christens renovated data center

Bridgestone officials and local dignitaries watch as Chief Information Officer Robert Olds (center) cuts the ribbon during a ceremony marking the grand re-opening of the company's Akron-based data center.

Bridgestone officials and local dignitaries pose for a photo during an April 18 ceremony marking the re-opening of the Bridgestone Data Center in Akron.

Robert Olds, Bridgestone's acting chief information officer, speaks during a ceremony marking the re-opening of the company's Akron-based data center.

Bill Thompson, chief operating officer for Bridgestone Americas Inc., speaks during the re-opening of the newly renovated Akron data center.

Akron Mayor Daniel Horrigan speaks during a ceremony marking the re-opening of the Bridgestone Data Center.

Bridgestone's Akron-based data center, has been in continuous service since it's original opening in October 1968—a total of 17,723 days.

Those attending the grand re-opening of Bridgestone's data center in Akron, gather for refreshments after the ceremony. The festivities can be seen reflected in the data center window.

Tom Taras and Diane Harold pose for a photo after a ceremony marking the re-opening of the newly renovated Bridgestone Data Center in Akron.

Celebrating the grand re-opening of the Bridgestone Data Center are (from left) Dan Pellegrene, Tristan Cuevas and Chirantan Deshpande.

Jon Jennings (left) and Ryan Brown helped to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Bridgestone Data Center.

Attending the grand re-opening of the Bridgestone Data Center are (from left) Jim Trueblood, Jon Kiehl and John Kellamis.

Celebrating the re-opening of the renovated Bridgestone Data Center in Akron are (from left) Dino Ciolli, Ana Paula De Oliveria and Shawn Spaulding.