Managed services provider Claranet has chosen EXA Infrastructure’s data center in Hoddesdon to house its core infrastructure services. The five-year agreement will see EXA provide Claranet with at least 284 sqm of private space and access to a minimum of 500 kW power.
“Our mission at Claranet is to help our customers modernize, secure and operate their critical applications, data and infrastructure,” said Dan Cooper, Head of Data Centers at Claranet. “This means we need world-class infrastructure partners, like EXA, who are in lock step with us as we grow.”
EXA Infrastructure is one of the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platforms connecting Europe and North America. It owns 114,000 kilometers of fiber network across 34 countries and connects 300 cities with 13 Tier 3-equivalent data centers. It is wholly-owned by I Squared Capital and is focused on offering infrastructure solutions for customers globally.
Nicholas Collins, EXA’s Chief Commercial Officer, said that EXA is delighted to be extending its relationship with Claranet and to support their focus on growth and delivering market-leading service and support for their customers. As part of the deal, EXA has committed to significant upgrades at its Hoddesdon facility.
"Claranet and EXA have a lot in common when it comes to a business model that is flexible and being easy to do business with,” Collins added.
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This partnership is expected to be beneficial for both companies. Claranet would be able to provide better services to its customers while EXA will be able to showcase its capabilities as a leading provider of infrastructure solutions.The announcement of this partnership comes at a time when more businesses are relying on digital infrastructure to support their operations. With the growth of cloud computing, the demand for reliable and secure data centers is on the rise, stated EXA. EXA’s network of data centers would be well-positioned to meet this growing demand and provide businesses with the infrastructure they need to succeed in today’s digital age.
