Vapor IO

Vapor IO is an Austin, Texas-based edge computing infrastructure company that has developed the Kinetic Grid platform, a comprehensive system combining colocation, networking, and interconnection capabilities for modern enterprise applications. The company operates across 33 US markets, providing near-premises edge services that bridge the gap between on-premises infrastructure and traditional cloud computing. Their platform enables businesses to achieve on-premises performance levels while maintaining cloud economics. The company has established strategic partnerships with major industry players including Crown Castle for fiber and real estate, DE-CIX for global connectivity and internet exchange, Digital Realty for regional data center facilities, and VMware for multi-cloud platform operations. Vapor IO serves a diverse client base including telecommunications providers, cable MSOs, cloud providers, CDNs, and enterprises seeking to deploy edge computing solutions. Their INZONE initiative brings Industry 4.0 infrastructure to specific markets, offering neutral-host infrastructure near high-density industrial and retail zones. Vapor IO positions itself as a pioneer in the near-premises edge computing space, helping service providers and last-mile networks build new revenue streams while enabling enterprises to reduce their reliance on in-house IT infrastructure. The company also leads the Open Grid Alliance, a consortium focused on rearchitecting internet infrastructure from the edge.