Aqua Comms announces CeltixConnect-2 and North Sea Connect
NEWS qua Comms , a leading provider of global subsea connectivity
A services , has announced the successful launch of CeltixConnect-2 ( CC-2 ) and North Sea Connect ( NSC ) as part of its ownership of the Havhingsten cable system .
CC-2 is Aqua Comms ’ second unrepeated system between the key data hubs of Ireland and the UK , with diverse landings into the Isle of Man ( IOM ). Together with CC-1 the new system brings resilient , high fibre count , capacity connectivity between these key hubs for the Carrier , Cloud and Content markets .
NSC offers a completely new route connecting the UK and the Nordics and is a repeated cable system connecting the Stellium Data Centre at D9 ’ s SeaEdge-1 in Newcastle , UK and Blaabjerg , Denmark which also hosts Aqua Comms ’ AEC-2 Trans-Atlantic cable system .
CC-2 and NSC also combine to provide regional connectivity to Aqua Comms ’ AEC-1 and AEC-2 Trans-Atlantic cables ensuring resilience and diversity between the US , Ireland , the UK and the Nordics .
Chris Bayly , CCO of Aqua Comms , said : “ The addition of these two new regional systems mark an important milestone for Aqua Comms . By connecting Ireland , the UK and the Nordics , Aqua Comms is bringing its industry-leading connectivity services to these key growth markets while also enhancing its Trans-Atlantic footprint and connectivity between the US and Europe .
“ This demonstrates our continued investment in delivering services to underserved markets and I ’ m excited to see this continue with the rollout of AEC-3 and EMIC-1 .”
Khazna Data Centers achieves Tier-III certification from Uptime Institute for its Apollo 5 and Apollo 6 data centres
hazna Data Centers , one of the UAE ’ s largest data centre
K providers , has achieved the Uptime Institute ’ s Tier III certification of Constructed Facility for its Apollo 5 and Apollo 6 data centres . Earlier this year , Khazna was awarded the same accreditation for its Apollo 3 and 4 facilities .
Data centres are both drivers and enablers for all digital business matters . From adopting new and innovative technologies and establishing unified IT frameworks for better collaboration and productivity , the data flows created and used by organisations are more robust than ever . In the current landscape and the unmatched pace of technology , data centres are becoming increasingly complex to manage , design and build . As data centres have evolved and become more interconnected than ever , speed to market and the cost per megawatt have become the key drivers of their design and construction .
Khazna Data Centers is setting up efficient design and delivery , at a quicker pace , halving the time it takes to get the data centre operational compared to traditional construction methods . The wholesale model adopted for Apollo data centres addresses enterprise data centre requirements by presenting highly secure , ultra-modern wholesale data centres that are fully equipped with the latest technologies . www . intelligentdatacentres . com
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