Data Processing

Enterprises and providers choose NKY for fiber-rich connectivity, proximity to customers across the eastern U.S., competitive power, and a mature IT/services ecosystem. Whether you’re running analytics, hosting platforms, or building edge/near-edge capacity for AI/ML workloads, the region shortens latency and simplifies deployment.

● Managed/hosted services for regional & national clients (SaaS, PaaS).
● Analytics & AI ops near logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare customers.
● Edge/near-edge compute supporting smart manufacturing and supply chains.
● Compliance-sensitive workloads with access to skilled security talent.

● IT & Software firms: Red Hawk Technologies, Pomeroy, GBS, C-Forward
● Logistics tech & industrial data providers embedded with advanced manufacturers.

● Connectivity depth: Dense fiber; multiple carriers; intercity backbones.
● Power & reliability: Favorable industrial/commercial electric rates; resilient grid.
● Location: Low-latency reach to Midwest/East; same-day client access.
● Security & compliance: Regional cybersecurity talent; SOC-aligned service partners.
● BE NKY as a partner: Site vetting, incentives, workforce programs, partner introductions.

“We’re here in the NKY region because it is a great place to live, work, play, learn, and raise a family. The assistance, support, and responsiveness we received from BE NKY during our expansion efforts was outstanding!”

Brian Ruschman, President, C-Forward

Historically, information technology talent has been in short supply nationally, and regions like ours with educational institutions that can deliver a sustained pipeline of new workers with advanced skills have an advantage.

The Northern Kentucky University (NKU) College of Informatics (COI) is one of just a few such colleges nationally. Offering degrees in areas such as computer science and data science, enrollment in COI has grown steadily and also boasts a top-ranked Cyber Defense Team. The college has added several new degrees, including an applied software engineering degree focused on software security and user experience design and a BS and MS in cybersecurity. COI also partners with some of the region’s largest and most important companies, including Macy’s and Kroger.

Gateway Community & Technical College offers training to build IT talent, enabling students to earn associate’s degrees across various information technology fields, from cloud computing and information security to network administration and programming. The college also offers transfer pathways to NKU.

University of Cincinnati’s School of Information Technology offers on-campus and online options for earning degrees in cybersecurity, information technology and software application development.

Throughout the Cincinnati region, Xavier University and Miami University also add information technology talent to the pipeline. In a 2021 report from San Francisco-based CodeSignal, Miami was ranked No. 2 among U.S. colleges for coding assessments, ahead of Carnegie Mellon and Columbia University.