The Trusted Data Center in Montana
Parsec Data Management
Parsec Data Management is a full-service, Tier 3-qualified commercial data center located in the Transtech Center campus in Billings, Montana.
We pride ourselves in delivering leading-edge products and services in world-class facilities with hometown service and personalized attention.
While constructing fiber-optic networks for the major carriers across the United States, our founder developed incredible foresight regarding the need for infrastructure to support our data-centric society.
Parsec Data Management grew out of that vision and is strategically located in Billings, Montana to meet the needs of both regional and national clients.
Designed and built for the specific purpose of safely and securely managing clients' critical data, Parsec Data Management has obtained, maintained, and demonstrated SOC 2 Type II, PCI, and HIPAA compliances.
On the other hand, our flexibility allows us to offer tailored solutions, including colocation, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures. We have partners in data centers around the country and are able to offer geographical diversity if desired.
Parsec Data Management is the preferred Montana-based destination for companies needing a value-adding, safe, secure, and supportive data center that enables them to confidently deploy their mission-critical solutions and services in today’s dispersed cloud-computing environments.
Parsec Team
Josh Jensen, CEO
Josh provides strategic leadership for Nemont, the telecommunications cooperative and its subsidiaries, including Parsec Data Management. Through his leadership, Nemont delivers innovative telecommunications and technology solutions while advancing organizational growth and operational excellence.
Josh joined Nemont in 2019 as Human Resources Manager. In 2022, he was promoted to Assistant General Manager, and in 2025 he advanced to General Manager/CEO. Josh oversees all aspects of Nemont’s operations, including Outside Plant and Construction, Network Engineering, Wireless Operations, Internet Services, Central Office Operations, Installation and Repair, Facilities, Customer Operations, and Data Management.
Prior to joining Nemont, Josh built a diverse professional background in finance before transitioning to the public sector, where he represented employees in contract negotiations, labor relations, and personnel matters. He offers a strong foundation in leadership, organizational development, and workforce management.
As a lifelong resident of Northeastern Montana, Josh is proud to live and work in the community he calls home. Josh considers it a privilege to serve the members, customers, and communities that Nemont and Parsec support.
Scott Paul, Director of Operations
Scott is the Director of Operations at Parsec Data Management.
He oversees the technical operations of Nemont and its subsidiary companies, including Parsec Data Management, and is actively involved in managing all technical aspects of the business, including the Data Center, Voice and Data Switching, Wireless, Wireline, Internet, and Local Access Systems.
Scott has over 30 years of telecommunications industry experience and has managed local and national networks for companies such as Mutual Signal, US Signal, Choice One Communications, and One Communications.
Todd Morgan, Senior Manager of Data Center Operations
As the Senior Manager of Data Center Operations, Todd Morgan is responsible for Parsec Data Management’s operations. Todd has over 20 years of IT experience ranging from PC support to large-scale commercial network projects.
Todd has overall strategic and operational responsibility for all of Parsec Data Management’s virtual and hardware environments. He brings a unique “customer-oriented” perspective from owning his own business.
As the Senior Manager, he provides leadership to Parsec Data Management’s strategic planning process and is responsible for implementing new systems and processes.
In addition, Todd provides recommendations to our management team, serves as a liaison to our vendors and clients, and works to keep the team abreast of risks, opportunities, and challenges.
Dave Curtis, Data Center Engineer
As a Data Center Engineer, Dave Curtis plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the cloud infrastructure that Parsec's clients rely on every day. His commitment to delivering reliable, high-performing IT solutions has helped strengthen the services we provide.
Since joining Parsec in 2024, Dave has consistently demonstrated strong technical expertise and exceptional problem-solving skills, making him a valued member of the team. Prior to Parsec, he built extensive experience at a managed service provider, where he supported and managed IT environments for more than 300 clients.
Dave's diverse skill set and customer-focused approach have been a tremendous asset to our organization. We look forward to supporting his continued professional growth and the positive impact he will have on both our team and our clients.
You can always count on his out-of-box thinking, combined with communication and interpersonal skills, to make exceptional decisions.
Technology Vendors and Partners
The dynamic environment at Parsec Data Management permits us to meet the needs of many different industries, from small start-up software companies to multi-billion-dollar financial institutions, whether it is a production environment, disaster recovery, hosting, and/or colocation.
Our network layout allows one of the nation’s largest ATM processors to run over a quarter of a million transactions a day through our data center. In addition, Parsec Data Management hosts e-commerce sites within our PCI-managed hosting environment.
Why Montana?
Parsec Data Management is located in the heart of Montana.
Billings is the largest city in the state of Montana and, according to the U.S. Census, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Billings is home to two major universities and a college of technology.
As the largest city in the region, Billings serves as a major medical center and recreation gateway. With low property taxes, a pristine environment, a trained workforce, and a surplus of electricity, Billings is the perfect business community.
Situated on the Rimrocks overlooking the city, Billings Logan International Airport is Montana’s largest and busiest airport.
Passenger service is provided by Northwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier, with regional service provided by Allegiant, Horizon Air, and Skywest Airlines.
Best Life Magazine recently ranked Billings as the 3rd best place in the United States to raise a family.
Power
Montana is blessed with not only world-class wind energy developments but also coal-fired energy generation and hydropower as well.
The presence of large-scale power producers ensures not only a reliable source of power but also a competitive rate structure.
Montana is recognized as one of the Top Ten States for Low Energy Costs, plus multiple major transmission lines under construction will soon add electricity to the list of state exports.
Connectivity
Located on a major fiber optic route that runs from Minneapolis to Seattle, Montana’s internet speeds are as fast or faster than anywhere in the nation.
The investment put into fiber in the state allows the state to embrace next-generation technology and significant growth in the technology sector.
Economics
Montana offers a trained workforce with advanced education levels well over the national average. Historically, the state ranks in the top ten for education in the nation.
Additionally, Business Facilities Magazine rates Montana as sixth for Best Business Tax Climate.
This combination of strengths in the educated workforce and business-friendly tax climate has lured companies, such as Wells Fargo and GE Capital, to open major facilities in Montana.
Risk
Montana offers a low risk of natural disasters and other business threats and is particularly attractive to companies because of our geographic location.
Not only is the state connected to the world via major airlines, but the quality of life is great that employee retention is a thing of the past. Ask anyone in the world if they would like to come to Montana, and the answer is always a resounding yes.
So come on out to Montana. It’s a great business climate, and the fishing stories are all true.
Montana Fast Facts
- Low-Cost Rates
- Green Power
- Attractive Business Climate
- Direct Fiber Route
- Low-Risk of Natural Disasters
What do you get when you combine low-cost electrical rates, multiple green power sources, and an attractive business climate, then locate it on a direct fiber optics route to Seattle? The answer can be found in Montana.
Montana ranks first in the nation for entrepreneurs and is in a top spot for economic growth, according to a report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The state is also ranked among the top five for wind power potential, and several utility-scale wind farms are already in operation.
Montana is noted as a state on the move, with a top ten rating for Overall Growth Performance, and is recognized as one of eight states in the nation projecting to operate within the state budget without cuts in education or services.
With streamlined permitting and regulatory processes for new and expanding businesses and the state’s tax and regulation policies implemented to spur the development of new and innovative energy technologies, Montana is positioned for stable, sustained growth.
Internet Connection
Billings, Montana is located on the relatively uncongested northern east-west US fiber run with close access to the Cut Bank US–Canadian fiber crossing.
This means 25% fewer network hops from North America, Europe, and Asia compared to data centers located in Silicon Valley. In Billings, there is a 15% increase in global web page upload speeds on average.
Parsec Terms and Conditions
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