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Stellium ’ s Newcastle data centre achieves OCP Ready certification
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K colocation and IXP operator , Stellium Data Centers , has announced it is one of the first UK data centre
U operators to achieve OCP Ready status , including a listing on the Open Compute Project ( OCP ) Marketplace as an accredited solutions provider .
OCP Ready certified data centres provide colocation services capable of supporting high-power compute ( HPC ), Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and Machine Learning ( ML ) workloads . As part of Stellium ’ s OCP Ready provision , they provide HPC cooling of client racks from 10 to 100kW using in-row / rear door chilled water cooling . Bespoke designs can be supported for fully immersive cooling up to 200kW per rack .
The certification follows a detailed process of working with the Open Compute Project to successfully self-certify against OCP ’ s rigorous compliance requirements and where Stellium achieves over 74 % in the OCP ‘ Optimum ’ category , confirming its systems maximise the performance and efficiency of OCP recognised hardware . The technical space provides a platform for the largest and heaviest rack enclosure system available under OCP specification .
“ Stellium Data Centres ' DC1 data centre has been through a thorough peer review process by the OCP community and achieved OCP Ready recognition for implementing the industry ’ s best practices for efficiency and scale ,” said Mark Dansie , OCP Ready Facilities Lead at OCP .
“ This facility , which is the first colocation data centre in the North of England to be certified , has been designed to keep pace with the increase in densities , power and cooling requirements of OCP recognised hardware .”
Lunar Digital partners with Zayo Group to accelerate enterprise Digital Transformation
unar Digital , a leading provider of innovative digital solutions , has announced a strategic partnership with
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Zayo Group , a global leader in network infrastructure and connectivity solutions .
Through this partnership , Lunar Digital will leverage Zayo ' s extensive network infrastructure and high-performance connectivity solutions in all three of Lunar Digital ’ s Manchester data centres – Lunar 1 , 2 and 3 – to enhance the delivery of its services to customers . Zayo ' s robust network will provide Lunar Digital with reliable , secure and scalable connectivity , ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration across various platforms . driving Digital Transformation aligns perfectly with Zayo ' s mission to connect businesses and communities across the globe .
" We are thrilled to partner with Zayo ," said Rob Garbutt , CEO of Lunar Digital . " Zayo ’ s expertise in network infrastructure and connectivity solutions will enable us to deliver even greater value to our customers . By leveraging Zayo ' s powerful network , we can expand the reach and capabilities of our digital solutions , empowering businesses to thrive in the digital era ." �
The partnership marks a significant milestone as the two companies join forces to revolutionise the digital landscape and accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge technologies to customers around the globe . Together , the companies will explore innovative initiatives and collaborate on joint offerings to address the evolving needs of their customers .
Lunar Digital has established itself as a key player in the digital solutions space , offering a robust service stack including data centres , cloud computing , connectivity and cybersecurity . The company ' s commitment to delivering exceptional value and
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