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IO launches in Europe With State-of-the-Art UK Data Centre
LONDON, June 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
IO's new Slough-based data centre deploys BASELAYER's innovative ECO modules
to leverage free-air cooling
IO [http://www.io.com ], a leading data centre services company, today launched its UK
operation, with a new data centre facility in Slough
[https://www.io.com/data-centers/uk-data-centre ], Berkshire.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150617/749179 )
This opening is a sign of the company's ongoing commitment to expansion, enabling it
to serve its global customers in one of the fastest growing markets in the world. This is
IO's second modular data centre outside of North America, following Singapore in 2013. As
part of its long-term, strategic technology partnership with IO, Goldman Sachs
[http://www.goldmansachs.com ] has signed on as the UK facility's first customer.
With more than 10,000 square metres, the Slough-based data centre features highly
resilient power, a dedicated substation and will house the first international deployment
of BASELAYER's [http://www.baselayer.com ] advanced ECO modules
[https://www.baselayer.com/products/modular-data-center/eco ], designed to deliver
ultra-efficient performance by using free, outside air, backed by traditional chilled
water technology.
"We are delighted to open the data centre with such a prestigious first customer,"
said Nigel Stevens
[https://www.io.com/press-releases/io-appoints-nigel-stevens-as-its-uk-managing-director ],
IO's UK Managing Director. "In preparation for our launch, we have assembled a great team
of industry experts from the London area. We're looking forward to helping existing
customers expand their footprint into Europe, as well as attracting customers from the UK
market."
Stevens adds: "What's different about IO's modular approach to data centres is that
you only have to buy what you need. Historically, this industry requires that you
overprovision in order to ensure sufficient capacity. At IO, that's not the case. You
simply purchase space and power as your business demands it. When you add to that the
ability to scale power density up to 30kW per rack, and the visibility provided by our
IO.OS software, it's clear that we have a very compelling solution."
IO operates six facilities [https://www.io.com/data-centers ] across three continents,
and two of the largest data centres in the world. It is a global leader in
software-defined data centres, pioneering the next generation of deployments in this
field.
About IO
Founded in 2007, IO is a data centre services company that utilises the latest data centre
technology to deliver colocation [https://www.io.com/colocation ] and cloud services to
businesses and governments around the world. IO's next-generation colocation offering
gives enterprises the flexibility to deploy legacy and cloud applications in a secure and
efficient environment. IO operates six state-of-the-art data centers in Arizona, Ohio, New
Jersey, Singapore and London. Trusted by some of the most demanding consumers of data
centre services, IO unleashes the potential for the data centre to deliver sustainable
business value. For more information about IO, visit io.com. [https://www.io.com ]
IO, the IO logo and all other IO trademarks are owned by IO Data Centers, LLC and its
affiliates. (c)2015
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IO
CONTACT: Media Contact: Harvard PR for IO Amy McRitchie +44 (0) 20 7861 3138 amy.mcritchie@harvard.co.uk
IO launches in Europe With State-of-the-Art UK Data Centre
LONDON, June 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
IO's new Slough-based data centre deploys BASELAYER's innovative ECO modules
to leverage free-air cooling
IO [http://www.io.com ], a leading data centre services company, today launched its UK
operation, with a new data centre facility in Slough
[https://www.io.com/data-centers/uk-data-centre ], Berkshire.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150617/749179 )
This opening is a sign of the company's ongoing commitment to expansion, enabling it
to serve its global customers in one of the fastest growing markets in the world. This is
IO's second modular data centre outside of North America, following Singapore in 2013. As
part of its long-term, strategic technology partnership with IO, Goldman Sachs
[http://www.goldmansachs.com ] has signed on as the UK facility's first customer.
With more than 10,000 square metres, the Slough-based data centre features highly
resilient power, a dedicated substation and will house the first international deployment
of BASELAYER's [http://www.baselayer.com ] advanced ECO modules
[https://www.baselayer.com/products/modular-data-center/eco ], designed to deliver
ultra-efficient performance by using free, outside air, backed by traditional chilled
water technology.
"We are delighted to open the data centre with such a prestigious first customer,"
said Nigel Stevens
[https://www.io.com/press-releases/io-appoints-nigel-stevens-as-its-uk-managing-director ],
IO's UK Managing Director. "In preparation for our launch, we have assembled a great team
of industry experts from the London area. We're looking forward to helping existing
customers expand their footprint into Europe, as well as attracting customers from the UK
market."
Stevens adds: "What's different about IO's modular approach to data centres is that
you only have to buy what you need. Historically, this industry requires that you
overprovision in order to ensure sufficient capacity. At IO, that's not the case. You
simply purchase space and power as your business demands it. When you add to that the
ability to scale power density up to 30kW per rack, and the visibility provided by our
IO.OS software, it's clear that we have a very compelling solution."
IO operates six facilities [https://www.io.com/data-centers ] across three continents,
and two of the largest data centres in the world. It is a global leader in
software-defined data centres, pioneering the next generation of deployments in this
field.
About IO
Founded in 2007, IO is a data centre services company that utilises the latest data centre
technology to deliver colocation [https://www.io.com/colocation ] and cloud services to
businesses and governments around the world. IO's next-generation colocation offering
gives enterprises the flexibility to deploy legacy and cloud applications in a secure and
efficient environment. IO operates six state-of-the-art data centers in Arizona, Ohio, New
Jersey, Singapore and London. Trusted by some of the most demanding consumers of data
centre services, IO unleashes the potential for the data centre to deliver sustainable
business value. For more information about IO, visit io.com. [https://www.io.com ]
IO, the IO logo and all other IO trademarks are owned by IO Data Centers, LLC and its
affiliates. (c)2015
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150617/749179
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150617/749179
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
IO
CONTACT: Media Contact: Harvard PR for IO Amy McRitchie +44 (0) 20 7861 3138 amy.mcritchie@harvard.co.uk