Peak 10, a provider of data hosting and related information technology services, has opened a fourth data center in Charlotte.

The privately held company also operates in the Research Triangle area and now has 22 data centers spread across the southeast and other states.

The newest center in Charlotte is located near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

“We are excited to have our fourth Charlotte data center open for business,” said Pat O’Brien, vice president and general manager of Peak 10’s Charlotte market. “This facility enables businesses locating and growing in Charlotte to house and manage their important IT assets with the peace of mind that we’ll be there to keep their business up and running.”