Opening of Rochester, NY, Office by Datto

Datto, Inc., provider of backup, DR and BC solutions, announced the opening of its new office space in Rochester, NY.

Joined by Lt. Governor Bob Duffy, other state and local elected officials and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) president William Destler, Datto founder and CEO and RIT graduate Austin McChord cut the honorary ribbon to the 12,000 square foot facility.

As one of the first companies to join the START-UP NY program in June, the company takes over inhabitance of the fourth floor of the RIT-owned 40 Franklin Street in downtown Rochester, site of the historic Rochester Savings Bank. The Rochester-based employees will join Datto’s 24/7/365 technical support department serving partner needs around the world.

“It feels great to not only expand Datto to new areas, but also to give back to a city I love,” stated McChord. “It’s a dream come true to bring jobs to Rochester. Thanks to Governor Cuomo’s vision for business expansion and economic development in creating START-UP NY, we’re able to do just that. RIT was also instrumental in helping support and guide us through the process and we’re thrilled to be here.”

Since it’s inception in 2007, Datto is experiencing growth with multiple high double-digit growth years while achieving nearly $50 million in revenue in 2013. The company has more than 300 employees worldwide spread across six offices; HQs in Norwalk, CT, offices in Toronto, London, Sydney and Rochester, NY, along with a build facility in Monroe, CT. Most recently Datto was named to the Inc. 500 list for the third consecutive year; ranking #314 overall, #5 in security and #1 fastest-growing privately owned company in the state of Connecticut.

Duffy said: “Datto’s new expansion in the Rochester Institute of Technology’s downtown campus is a big win, not just for the city, but for the entire Upstate region. This is an example of how START-UP NY is growing the economy and bringing jobs to communities across our state, and it is one that will solidify Rochester as a hub for groundbreaking new industries. I want to thank RIT, Datto and everyone else involved in making this exciting announcement possible.”

In conjunction with the START-UP NY initiative, Datto is committed to creating more than 70 jobs in Rochester over the next few years.

“Datto is the kind of success story that makes RIT very proud, and it is especially gratifying that Greater Rochester will now be part of that success,” said Destler. “I want to thank Datto CEO and RIT alumnus Austin McChord for deciding to establish this significant presence in downtown Rochester, and for providing outstanding career opportunities for our graduates. And, of course, thanks to Governor Cuomo and his START-UP NY initiative for enabling us to bring this highly successful technology company to our city. This is a textbook win-win-win: For the state, the community and for RIT’s students and graduates. And it’s a win we’re striving to replicate in future collaborations with other successful alumni, our Venture Creations incubator graduates and other industry partners.“

McChord added: “Our goal is to be the best employer in the Rochester area. There is an unlimited, untapped technical talent in the area and I hope we start a wave of other companies moving to Rochester, driving the economy and taking advantage of the vast talent pool in the region.”

“I am honored to welcome Datto Inc. to Downtown Rochester and I look forward to watching this company grow even faster by tapping into the resources of Rochester, RIT and New York State,” said mayor Lovely A. Warren. “I applaud RIT for leveraging the opportunities presented by Gov. Cuomo’s START-UP NY Program to advance our city’s position in the knowledge economy. The arrival of Datto in Downtown Rochester is yet another example of RIT’s commitment to our community.”

Datto is fielding employment inquiries for all offices including the Rochester site.