Bridgestone celebrates re-opening of renovated data center

Bridgestone officials and local dignitaries pose for a photo before cutting the ribbon to mark the re-opening of the newly renovated data center.

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 renovated 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 building's 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.