Month: July 2013

VPLS Opens Bangkok Data Center

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Data Center Information

VPLS’s initial expansion into Southeast Asia started in Bangkok, Thailand not only because we have local support staff and offices but we believe the future of technology in and around Southeast Asia will revolve around Thailand as the hub. VPLS selected Thailand’s premier data center and solutions provider CS Loxinfo due to their high quality facility in the heart of Bangkok located in the Cyberworld Towers. Our Bangkok data center has diverse connectivity to major Internet junctions in Thailand and is well connected to provide high speed, low latency domestic connectivity.

Building Information 390 sq meter per suite
DC Description Internet Data Center is split into multiple suites for redundancy and isolation
UPS Systems N+1 UPS per suite
Generators Caterpillar two-megawatt diesel generators
Security 24x7x365 professional security services and support staff
CCTV and Biometric security system
Emergency Protection FM-200 Fire detection and suppression systems

Utility/Back-Up Power & Generator

A unique and intriguing aspect of the Bangkok data center is that all data center space is cut up into smaller suites allowing for redundancy and isolation in the event of an issue with a single suite. All power distribution units are fed by redundant battery powered UPS systems which connect to diesel generators and utility power that is fed on diverse paths dedicated to CS Loxinfo that is not shared with the rest of the building.

Security & Protection Features

As with all of our facilities, security and protection is of the upmost importance to VPLS. Biometric scanners and 24×7 security and support staff monitor the facility and building. All equipment that enters and leaves the facility must be tagged with a serial barcode and checked in and out.

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365 Main Acquires Data Center in Bay Area

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Some of the cabinets inside the Calif., which has been acquired by 365 Main.

Data center operator 365 Main has expanded its presence in the San Francisco Bay Area with the acquisition of an Evocative, Inc. facility in Emeryville, Calif. It will be the company’s 17th data center, following 365 Main’s purchase of 16 data centers from Equinix.

The acquisition builds on 365 Main’s legacy in San Francisco, where the company is headquartered and opened its first data center, which was later acquired by Digital Realty. 365 Main has a data center in San Jose, but the Emeryville site provides it with a footprint just across the Bay Bridge from the San Francisco business community.

365 Main CEO Chris Dolan says the Emeryville data center houses more than 100 customers, compared to the 200 customers spread across the company’s other 16 data centers. Evocative has built a solid business selling colocation and managed hosting services, with many customers using less than a full rack.

“Emeryville boasts an impressive roster of companies, many of which require flexible, reliable data support,” said Dolan. “Our customers wanted to see our highly available and attentive services in this location, and we responded. We’re proud to deliver 365 Main’s quality and customized service, and broaden our presence in the San Francisco Bay Area market.”

“Our customers have the added benefit of being part of a large, nationwide platform of data centers that is continuing to expand domestically,” added Dolan. “This affords them the opportunity to easily expand to multiple markets, be in close proximity to their data and improve latency.”

Retaining the Evocative Team

365 Main will retain the staff of Evocative, which will add its expertise in network services. The company has been on Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 5000′ list of fastest growing companies from 2009-2012. Carriers available include AT&T, CenturyLink, Paxio, Verizon and Zayo.

“Operational excellence and personalized service have been hallmarks of Evocative’s business, making us a perfect fit to join 365 Main’s portfolio, and our customers will continue to benefit from their like-minded approach,” said Patrick Rigney, Evocative’s founder. “The entire Bay Area market has just gained, by this acquisition, a top-ranked market operator in the retail colocation space, with the operational and customer service standards and experience sought by established enterprises and aggressive start-ups alike.”

Dolan said the addition of the Evocative team provides 365 Main with the capability to add network services at other data centers in the future.

“Now that we have a national footprint, a lot of our deals have a bandwidth component,” said Dolan. “We’re carrier-neutral and have a robust choice of carriers. But being able to offer a network product as an option could help us with customers interested in one-stop shopping.”
The exterior of 365 Main’s newest data center facility in Emeryville, Calif.

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