3. THE COMPETITIVE EDGE Nextedge Applied Research & Technology Park in Ohio offers an ideal environment for advanced technology companies and organizations. Nextedge is a new, synergistic environment created specifically for technology companies, data centers and research organizations (strategically located at the centerpoint of Ohio’s 3rd Frontier technology corridor) A wealth of technology-oriented resources surround Nextedge – experienced IT staffing, high concentration of colleges/universities, proximity to leading military and science organizations, and a supportive business base A well-developed infrastructure deliverers ample power and immediate access to high-speed dark fiber A diversity of communities offer excellent cost of living amenities Nextedge is strategically located within the Southwest-central Ohio 60-mile technology ring that encompasses Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio. A strong regional location provides an ideal sales, support and service base with customer access to key industries and customers within a 200-mile radius; short highway access to major North/South Interstates I-75/I-71 and East/West Interstate I-70