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Netrality strengthens connectivity ecosystem with addition of MOD Mission Critical to Houston data centre
NEWS etrality Data Centers – one of the largest , privately held owners and operators of core interconnection facilities
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MOD Mission Critical ’ s new deployment provides 1301 Fannin customers access to a global PaaS network , MOD PaaSPortTM , offering a full suite of managed colocation , bare metal and connectivity solutions .
PaaSPortTM provides customers with an easy-to-use interface to order multi-cloud , hybrid cloud and private cloud connectivity solutions across the globe – along with the ability to order an array of services designed to enable multi-facility and multinetworking solution deployments . MOD can serve customers starting from a single rack unit with 10Gbps of Dedicated Internet Access ( DIA ), providing a reliable option for companies seeking robust colocation and interconnection solutions .
The partnership with Netrality Data Centers signifies MOD Mission Critical ’ s first data centre partnership in the Houston metro . At 24 stories and approximately 1.1 million square feet , 1301 Fannin is one of Houston ’ s most fibre-dense , network-neutral facilities and a central hub for data and Internet traffic in the region . Its robust network infrastructure enables unparalleled interconnectivity , resiliency and Business Continuity for carriers , service providers and enterprise customers across the Houston area . In addition to its data centre offering , the state-of-the-art mixed-use facility features custom IT , office and retail space for lease .
Black Nova migrates to Proximity Data Centres ’ Swindon facility
roximity Data Centres has announced that Wiltshirebased web hosting and IT services provider , Black
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Nova Designs , has migrated its servers to Proximity Edge 7 in Swindon . This follows Black Nova evaluating several potential colocation data centre providers .
For minimising network latency , the chosen data centre had to be locally based in the Swindon area with the power and space available to scale up web hosting and Infrastructure-as-a- Service ( IaaS ) solutions as the business grew in line with future demand . A further prerequisite was demonstrable sustainability credentials to align with the two founders ’ longstanding commitment and passion for environmental issues . increasing to 14MW . With excellent road and rail infrastructure and easy access to digital fibre routes connecting London to Ireland and the US , the Tier 3 facility is ideally positioned to serve businesses along and near to the M4 corridor . This includes the congested data centre conurbations of Slough and West London .
The smooth transition to Proximity ’ s facility in Swindon was facilitated by its modular design . This allowed Black Nova ’ s racks to be quickly and easily accommodated in a secure , dedicated ‘ pod ’ while ensuring energy-efficient cooling . Additional 100 % renewably sourced power to rack is also readily available along with further space and increased network bandwidth when required .
Proximity ’ s 89,000 sq ft facility in Swindon provides capacity for up to 2000 racks and has a Power Usage Efficiency ( PUE ) of just 1.3 . A total of 7MW power is currently available , potentially
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