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Iomart Unveils New Software Defined Data Centre

04:57:32 - 17 July 2014

First Major Deployment of Cisco Dynamic Fabric Automation Using Corning OM4 Fibre

Glasgow, UK: Leading UK cloud company iomart has unveiled its first Software Defined Data Centre after completing a multi-million pound upgrade to one of its UK data centres in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

The new 1500 metre² extension features the first major deployment of Cisco Dynamic Fabric Automation (DFA), which enables iomart’s network infrastructure and services to be dynamically and automatically provisioned alongside Cisco’s proprietary Bi-Directional (BiDi) Transmission technology, which allows 40 Gigabit Ethernet transmission over small form factor, duplex connectivity, which was previously only possible with more complex 12-fibre MTP connectivity. The result is a greater level of scale-out without congestion points while providing optimised forwarding for all types of applications, and a network enabled for secure multi-tenancy at scale.

Angus MacSween, CEO of iomart, said: “We are transforming our network to deliver the highest levels of agility, performance and flexibility. Many commentators are talking about software defined data centres – we are delivering them. This puts us at the heart of the next generation of data centre technology.” 

The seven new data halls have capacity for 630 racks and are capable of catering for every network requirement, for all business groups, encompassing both initial and future rapid expansion as and when required.

UK Home Secretary The Rt Hon Theresa May MP officially opened the new data centre last month. Mrs May was given a guided tour of the new facility which will ultimately house up to 30,000 physical and as many as 500,000 virtual servers.

The Rt Hon Theresa May said: “Data centres are an important part of the global economy, so I’m delighted to be opening this new facility for iomart. The technology on show is impressive and will allow businesses to be better connected than ever.”

Sri Hosakote, SVP of Cisco Data Centre Group (DCG), explained: “iomart is growing at a rapid rate and we’re delighted to provide an innovative solution that can simplify, automate and optimise its data center to scale provision immediately against every customer requirement.”

Corning Incorporated, the world leader in speciality glass and ceramics, and iomart’s Network Preferred Installer Kinetic IT Ltd, designed and installed a bespoke connectivity solution utilising Corning’s Pretium EDGE ® housings with OM4 high-density, 96-core fibre cables for backbone, and individual 6 port LC cassettes.

Jochen Lorenz, vice president of Enterprise Sales EMEA for Corning, said: “Corning is proud to support iomart’s pioneering decision to deploy Cisco’s BiDi technology with our OM4 Pretium EDGE solution. This state of the art facility is a shining example of what can be achieved by technology leaders working together in defining the datacentres of tomorrow, today.”

To find out more about iomart visit www.iomart.com

 

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Contact:

Jane Robertson

PR Manager

jane.robertson@iomart.com

0141-931-6400

@iomart

 

About iomart Group plc:

 

iomart Group plc (AIM:IOM) is one of the UK’s leading providers of mission-critical cloud and managed hosting services. iomart owns and manages datacentres at eight locations in the UK, has its own fast fibre network and offers a unique 100% uptime guarantee. It operates through a number of subsidiaries: iomart Hosting, Melbourne Server Hosting, RapidSwitch, Redstation, Backup Technology, Easyspace and iomartcloud.  www.iomart.com

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