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RagingWire Data Centers Hires Joel Stone Chief Operating Officer (COO) -

RagingWire data Centers, a company of wholesale data center solutions with more than 80MW of critical IT load, close 1 million square feet of the infrastructure of data centers in the US, announced that Joel Stone joined RagingWire as Senior Vice President and Chief operating Officer (COO).

Reporting to President RagingWire Doug Adams and a member of the senior corporate management team is responsible Joel Stone critical facilities Engineering, Design and construction of the company, and Data Center operations, which includes quality assurance, electrical and mechanical engineering, design and development, security, electrical and mechanical engineering, Critical Facilities operations, service delivery Infrastructure, and security.

Joel Stone has 25 years of operation broad-based, integration, transformation, and technical experience in the data center, IT infrastructure and telecommunications. More recently, Mr. Stone served as Vice President of Global Data Center Operations for CenturyLink, responsible for 60 data centers worldwide and an international team of 0 people.

"I am delighted to join RagingWire this strategic point in their growth," said Joel Stone . "The fundamentals of the colocation data center industry are strong and a big RagingWire strategy is sound. It is now time for superior performance."

Data Centers wholesale

Before CenturyLink, Mr. Stone was director of the Global Switch Group's operations in London, one of the largest wholesale suppliers data centers in Europe, and spent nine years at Microsoft responsible for the 16 data centers in North America, 300,000 servers, the network storage (SAN), and network devices, and a team of nearly 500 internal and external resources.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Stone designed the build-out of two "state-of-the-art" data centers in Silicon Valley (Santa Clara) to Cable & Wireless Communications, and high-level technical roles held by a subsidiary of Sylvan Learning Systems, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), and the American Association of retired Persons (AARP).

"the market responds positively to our solutions for large data centers that deliver flexible configurations of multi-megawatt vaults and a business model that complements and extends our customers' information technology teams" said Doug Adams, president of RagingWire . "We wanted a proven operations leadership data centers as our chief operating with a balance of benefit to both the mission availability critical and significant growth. We are pleased that Joel Stone, with its global experience to CenturyLink (formerly Savvis Communications), global Switch in Europe, and Microsoft, joined RagingWire as our COO. "

part of NTT communications, RagingWire is one of the biggest data centers of large companies in the world. The company is part of the global network of 140 data centers operated by NTT Communications under the brand Nexcenter.

Switch Datacenters is deploying 10GbE Dark Fiber Interconnect Solution With DWDM to connect its Amsterdam data center Region -

Datacenters switch, a European data center operator providing service roommate and enterprise data center build-to-suit, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, announced the deployment of a dark fiber interconnection solution 10GbE between its two centers data area of ​​Amsterdam, Switch and Switch AMS1 AMS2. EuNetworks delivered by the interconnection with DWDM technology provides customers with the switch multiple virtual fibers for backup and failover redundancy and maximizing data center.

The data center interconnect (DCI) deployment model uses a resilient network architecture with efficiencies dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) technology. By interconnecting two data centers in the Amsterdam area, Switch Datacenters meets ultra-weather availability requirements of enterprise customers and cloud providers alike. With both Amsterdam data centers with Tier 4 specifications, enterprises and cloud providers are assured they are getting the highest levels of redundancy available in the market.

DataCloud Europe 2016

Switch data centers present its colocation data centers in the interconnected region of Amsterdam, AMS and AMS 2 1, the DataCloud Europe 2016 Monaco (June 8-9). On this event, Switch Datacenters will also provide an overview of its expansion plans complete data centers in the Amsterdam region.

"It is a very efficient DCI network architecture, we deployed also in terms of cost, "said Gregor Snip, CEO and founder of Data Center Switch ." in the past, the DWDM technology was primarily used by the platforms long distance DWDM. With the advent of DWDM pluggable SFP + transceivers, we are now able to connect to up to sixteen channels 10 Gigabit Ethernet over a single fiber pair. As the distance between our two data centers in Amsterdam area is not more than 30 kilometers, there is no need for DWDM chassis systems separate complex, bulky and expensive. "

Global Provider Cloud

Switch Datacenters Some customers have already expressed interest in using this new center in Amsterdam interconnection data. Among them is a well known global cloud drive , with its primary infrastructure deployed Switch AMS2. "This global market leader in cloud services solutions, in fact our largest customer present in AMS2 is committed to providing services enterprise-class cloud, "said M .. Snip . "Safety and reliability are of paramount importance to this business, they are now using to AMS1 for backup and storage of image and video files from their security camera."

Another customer, Netherlands-based provider hosting with its primary infrastructure deployed in AMS2 so is the use of Amsterdam newly created interconnection data center to establish a point of presence (PoP) in the AMS1 Switch Datacenters facility. By ordering this PoP in AMS1, the hosting provider gets a direct and reliable access to 460 available connections to fiber - as AMS1 is located in the dense fiber area of ​​Amsterdam Zuidoost

Tier 4 data centers

announcement follows the news that data center switch with its two data centers in the Amsterdam area, AMS1 and AMS2 (formerly known as WRD1), with adiabatic cooling technology indirect Air @ Work is now resulting in high redundancy and calculated, ultra-low power usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.07. patented StatiqCooling The technology of synthetic heat exchanger Air @ Works also results in a very low water consumption. The upgrade installation is part of an efficiency and effectiveness of comprehensive upgrade of level 3 to level 4 specifications, which meets the needs of cloud providers mainly present in AMS1 and AMS2 -. Companies dedicated to providing their clients an uptime guarantee really 100%

Datacenters Change was all systems (except racks) upgraded to Tier 4 standard design in close partnership with Schneider electric -.. electrical transformers card and inverters, and from systems bar UFC "the new interconnection centers establishment data with DWDM technology adds to our enterprise class features, "said M .. Snip . "It offers our customers in Amsterdam with highly redundant backup and failover options in an environment full meeting Tier levels of resilience as data center standard 4."

About Switch Datacenters

Founded in 2011 by Dutch and Internet hosting industry veterans, Switch data centers is a European operator of carrier-neutral data centers highly secure colocation and enterprise data center build-to-suit providing its enterprise-class services for companies of all sizes, including some well -known large global players with clouds. The company focuses on providing redundant (2N), high available (100% uptime guarantee) data center infrastructure Tier 4 specifications ISPs, systems integrators (SI), service providers cloud (CSP), and the company's clients.

Located in a dense area with 460 fiber connections available in fiber optic networks and 40 operators on site to choose, Switch Datacenters lighthouse roommate establishment in Amsterdam Zuidoost (Switch AMS1) has 8,320 square meters of white space. His data center in Woerden (Switch AMS2) , with a data center total area of ​​5,500 square meters, is located about 30 kilometers from AMS1 which also makes it ideal for dual / dual center configurations of data.

For more information on Switch Datacenters, visit their site here.

Data Center Provider Minkels signs agreement with EMEA Channel Partner ICTroom -

global provider of data center infrastructure, Minkels, part of the listed company Legrand (NYSE Euronext Paris : LR), has signed a Solution partner Agreement for EMEA with ICTroom channel partner - a data center integrator with offices throughout Europe. Solution Partnership aims to further strengthen cooperation between Minkels and ICTroom, to offer customers the ultimate deployment flexibility to the implementation of the test data centers.

ICTroom works with all types of data center solutions brands and is always looking for the best "fit" for their clients. To find the best fit customer, ICTroom normally sets up working groups - with the customer - for comparison the market and evaluation of all available solutions. According ICTroom, Minkels stands out in a positive way because of the wide range in the area of ​​the center's infrastructure data . This channel partnership agreement provides Minkels ICTroom and the opportunity to strengthen mutual ties while improving flexibility in the client deployment.

"We see ICTroom as a knowledge organization with a vision that matches the philosophy and methodology of Minkels," said Ramon de Groot, Business Unit Manager Netherlands | Director Export, Minkels . "our engineers found them more often and thus work together on integrated designs, for example in the field of security of the data center. with the Partnership Solution, we seal our good relationship. We look many of our partnership in EMEA. "

"We have jointly taken many projects we have carried out successfully," said Jeroen van der Reijken, sales manager ICTroom . ". Recently, we completed one of the most efficient data centers in the Netherlands energy to Cegeka, a European ICT group with 3500 employees and offices throughout Europe, "adds Ramon de Groot:" the new data center brand includes several solutions Minkels - such as the next generation cold corridors - and is very flexible, secure and energy efficient (PUE 1.14) "

It is precisely this common focus on flexibility, but also the modularity ensures good chemistry between the two companies, according to. to ICTroom. Jeroen van der Reijken "Minkels, part of Legrand, has a wide range of high quality data center solutions This gives us the opportunity to one-stop, while offering. flexibility. So we can offer customers a pay-as-you-grow environment, with the possibility to phase in new technologies. "

ICTroom designs, builds, maintains, operates and manages computer rooms and data centers. Since its founding in 01, has completed over ICTroom 250 data centers and computer rooms in EMEA . The company combines deep expertise in the data center with high-quality components from suppliers. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands with offices in Belgium, the UK and Germany.

Aligned Data Centers Signs Cyberverse to 12-year lease in Plano, Texas -

Cyberverse, a colocation services provider and Internet connectivity, has signed a 12-year lease with centers data alignment for power and space in their 30 MW of 300,000 square feet data center in Plano outside the Dallas metro area. Cyberverse§ also committed to capacity in Phoenix installing aligned data center.

Able to support dynamic power densities per rack 1-25kW, customers can control as Cyberverse scale their data center without having to add more space or to reconfigure their existing racks.

"we are experiencing a tremendous growth right now, and we chose to work with aligned because we know they understand the flexible nature of our needs and can support us fully in this exciting time" said Jason Smith, vice president Cyberverse . "The cost savings we will achieve, combined with advanced heat removal technology aligned, the pay model transformation to the use of price and their highly experienced management team and experienced, them the ideal partner for the long term is. "

by selecting the aligned data centers, Cyberverse receives the advantage of operating in a highly efficient energy system that uses an exhaust system heat advanced and patented that consumes up to 85 percent less water and 80-0 percent less energy. Data Centers aligned is also able to provide customers with Power Usage Effectiveness industry leader (PUE) of 1.15 .

"Cyberverse is an excellent example of a service and managed cloud provider that is looking to improve data center solutions continue to provide best-in-class services their customers, "said Carnemark Jakob, CEO of Energy aligned. - parent company of aligned data centers " We are delighted that they have chosen us as their roommate data center provider, and we are determined to help build their business growing rapidly by providing a central data model evolved that offers the reliability, efficiency and agility while operating at peak performance 24 / 7. "

Founded in 1993 and based in Southern California, Cyberverse is a full service colocation, connectivity and cloud services provider. Aligned Data Centers, a division of aligned Energy Holdings LP , is one of the first compensation models to use utility for data center oriented enterprise cloud service providers who need a greater control of data center costs and faster time-to-market.

Colocation provider CyrusOne Global Services is finalizing the new data room at its Phoenix Campus Center Data - [1945011construction] CyrusOne, a global provider of colocation solutions with more than 30 data centers worldwide , was a new room data on its data center campus in saving energy in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler, Arizona. the data room roommate adds 36,000 square feet (CSF) on the Chandler campus with 2 megawatts of energy capacity.

Phoenix roommate CyrusOne data center would be well suited for Fortune 1000 companies that require robust data center infrastructure for critical applications and want to settle in an area that is generally considered one of the safest in the United States -. free from natural disasters, including seismic activity, tornadoes and hurricanes

"Phoenix remains one of our most dynamic markets, and 57 acres available on campus we gave a lot of room for further growth, "said John Hatem, executive vice president of design, construction and operations, CyrusOne. "Enterprise customers collocated within this campus continue greatly benefit from our modular Massively engineering capabilities with each new extension of the data room. It is at this level of scalability that allows us to continually meet growing demands of our customers for mission critical infrastructure in a dynamic market. "

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Online Tech Adds Fourth provider Colocation Data Center in Detroit, Michigan -

online Tech, a colocation service provider and enterprise cloud hosting services in the region Midwest, will add a fourth data center in its facilities. The new data center in the Detroit metropolitan area will line the footprint data center tech 100,000 square feet.

fourth-line data center Tech, located in Wayne County, will add 34,000 square feet of data center space in his footprints. The company currently operates data centers in Ann Arbor and Flint, Michigan.

$ 10M investment

The company will renovate and build a critical network switching center mission formerly occupied by Sprint-Nextel. The 34,000 square foot Detroit Metro Data Center will include 18,000 square feet of raised floor space. Installation and neutral roommate will feature fiber connectivity to eight different carriers, and support 1.2 MW of IT load.

The company is investing $ 10 million in the renovation and construction of data center metro Detroit. The expansion will add 15 jobs.

"Our data centers provide colocation services and secure cloud hosting to customers whose IT operations must comply with regulations such as HIPAA, PCI and Sarbanes-Oxley," said Mike Klein, Co-CEO of online Tech . "Our data centers, including the new Detroit Metro Data Center, reflect our commitment to protect our customers and their sensitive data."

Backed by independent HIPAA, PCI, SSAE-16 SOC-2 and Safe Harbor audits Tech online provides secure, consistent enterprise-class colocation and cloud services hosting.

LoadSpring extends Overall project management with Cloud Presence in Canada Collocation -

LoadSpring solutions Inc., a cloud solution provider for the project management market, announced the launch of its fourth contract, Level 4, colocation center in Toronto, Canada SunGard provider of managed IT services.

The new colocation facility is part of network GlobalCloud of LoadSpring , location aware product that allows users to run the project management software in the nearest local data center. LoadSpring now has data centers located in Boston, MA; San Diego, CA; London, United Kingdom; and Toronto, Canada.

Fortune 100 clients

The addition of Canadian data center improve performance for enterprise customers of LoadSpring while broadening the target market of the business for cloud hosting options. The colocation center in Canada would also meet the needs of customers who have restrictions on specific data of government housing

Founded in 1999, the Support LoadSpring Fortune 100 companies in the following sectors :. Architecture; Engineering and Construction; Manufacturing; real estate services; Financial; Gas; Energy / Utilities; City, state and federal government; and health care.

SunGard serves approximately 25,000 customers in over 70 countries with approximately 17,000 employees. The company provides software solutions and treatment for financial services, education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, consulting services in information availability and business continuity management software. With annual revenues of over $ 4.0 billion , SunGard is one of the largest software companies and private IT services.

London Colocation provider, City Lifeline Partners With Ocean to provide Managed IT Services -

London colocation provider, Ocean City Lifeline and London-based intelligent communications have partnered to provide customers with two companies with a full range of managed IT services. The partnership covers support both within and beyond the walls of the data center.

the new business means operating colocation customers IT infrastructure of the City Lifeline data center facility in Clifton Street, London have now access a dedicated team of computer engineers from the ocean, the (NOC) network operating Centre is also based in Clifton Street. Together, the two companies now offer a total all-out data center service customers, both on and off site.

Dealing with computer problems

partnership allows customers to add expertise dedicated to their own iT team, without the cost associated workforce, using the ocean to quickly handle iT problems in the data center and free in-house team to focus on the day to aspects of day of. role ocean engineers will be on hand 24/7 - either remotely or by visiting City Lifeline -. to answer anything from connectivity issues to a violation of computer security

"with this new relationship with the ocean, we are able to propose an offer complete our colocation customers who want more comprehensive services, adding the real time management of servers, network communications and operating systems, "said Roger Keenan, managing director of city Lifeline . "Together with the ocean, we can be an extension of our clients IT teams, providing support for their total IT and network infrastructure, not just the data center."

colocation provider based Cicago, AlteredScale, gets the SSAE 16 compliance -

AlteredScale, a provider of carrier-neutral colocation services, reached Declaration on certification standards Engagements (SSAE) No. 16 Type II compliance with standards covering his new colocation facilities at 601 W Polk, Chicago.

Evaluated by independent auditors of Harrell and Widener LLC, achieving SSAE certification demonstrates the commitment of AlteredScale the highest standards of operational excellence.

In accordance sensitive customer

SSAE 16 is a standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for service organizations. Certification SSAE 16 Type II validates that an organization has completed a rigorous independent audit of its control objectives and activities in the information technology, business services and related areas .

The companies that are sensitive compliance, including publicly traded companies, financial firms and health care organizations may require a SSAE 16. The certification report SSAE 16 examination includes the description of the management organization systems AlteredScale, the adequacy of the design and operating effectiveness of controls. In addition, the report contains a written assertion by management regarding the systems and the opinion of the letter of auditor service.

Downtown Chicago

"We are dedicated to the operation of our facilities at the highest level that meets or exceeds industry and regulatory standards," said Kevin Francis, president of AlteredScale . "Achieving SSAE 16 compliance demonstrates that a AlteredScale controls and appropriate processes in place to provide high quality colocation services to our customers expect."

AlteredScale provides data center solutions in the downtown city ​​of Chicago. as the owner of 601 W Polk, the company offers a range of flexible data center services customized private carrier-neutral colocation following.