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Matrix is now part of SBA Edge, a wholly owned subsidiary of SBA Communications Corporation

Matrix, a Brazilian company that pioneered the provision of a managed data center, cloud computing, edge computing and cyber security services, was acquired by SBA Communications last year and is now adopting the SBA Edge Brazil brand. SBA Edge is a wholly owned subsidiary of SBA Communications with locations in the United States and Brazil. The multinational communications infrastructure company now has three highly connected data centers and an emerging portfolio of edge infrastructure.

SBA Communications Corporation (SBA) is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure including towers, buildings, rooftops, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cells. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, SBA has operations and offices in sixteen markets throughout the Americas, Africa, and Asia. SBA is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC and is part of the S&P 500.

In the late 1990’s, Matrix registered one of the first Autonomous Systems in Brazil. Currently, the company has more than 500 active customers and is considered one of the most connected data centers in São Paulo, with access to more than 200 telecommunications companies, in addition to comprehensive high availability connectivity solutions. With best of-breed services, Matrix offers its customers a range of solutions to meet the needs of their business.

Clay Moran, Managing Director of SBA Edge, said: “SBA Edge is pleased to transition Matrix to our emerging brand. Our mission is to provide edge data centers in metro and local markets to support low-latency and 5G applications. Leveraging Matrix's technology, expertise and products across our wireless tower sites enables us to provide edge infrastructure and related solutions throughout Brazil.”

Eber Lacerda Junior, General Manager of SBA Edge Brazil, said: “This transition is essential to maintain the company's strong growth. Now, with this affiliation, Matrix adopts Edge Computing services in the most strategic regions of the country.”

About SBA Communications Corporation:

SBA Communications Corporation is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure including towers, buildings, rooftops, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cells. With a portfolio of more than 39,000 communications sites in 16 markets throughout the Americas, Africa and Asia, SBA is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC. Our organization is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the top Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) by market capitalization. For more information, please visit: www.sbasite.com.