TOKYO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --
KDDI Corporation (TOKYO:9433) will launch TELEHOUSE FRANKFURT in January, 2012 in Germany, and begin providing data center services that meet the TELEHOUSE global standard. Telehouse Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of KDDI, will purchase 100 percent shares of Databurg GmbH which is a data center operator in Germany, and subsequently launch "TELEHOUSE Deutschland GmbH" (planned) and manage its data center as "TELEHOUSE FRANKFURT".
With this launch, the TELEHOUSE brand of data centers will span 43 sites in 23 cities and 12 regions and worldwide.
"TELEHOUSE FRANKFURT" will be located in the biggest data center and network gathering district of Germany only 3km far from the center of the city. It is one of the largest data centers in Frankfurt occupying a floor space of 67,000 square meters. In addition to carrier neutrality, the data center has a fail-safe power supply (UPS) including backup and emergency power supplies. Extensive security measures have been implemented, including 24 hours/365 days monitoring systems and access management with contactless ID systems. Optional security services include biometric access and video surveillance in rooms.
Launch of Germany Data Center "TELEHOUSE FRANKFURT"
1. About "TELEHOUSE FRANKFURT"
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(1) Overview of Data Center |
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General information Location |
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Location |
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Frankfurt |
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Space |
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Approximately 67,000m² |
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Electrical facilities |
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Power source |
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Dual Feed, Loop power receiving system |
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Private power |
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N+1 redundant configuration |
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UPS facilities |
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N+1 redundant configuration |
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Air conditioning facilities |
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Air conditioner |
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N+1 redundant configuration |
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Operation/security |
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Operation |
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24hours/365days |
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Languages |
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English, German |
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Security |
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IC card authentication, and video surveillance |
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(2) Contents of services
1) Basic services
- Rack colocation service: Accommodation for customer equipment in 19 inch racks provided by TELEHOUSE FRANKFURT
- Cage colocation service: Spaces enclosed in cages are provided for customers who need a higher level of security.
- Open colocation service: Customer rack space and power sources are provided in single rack units.
2) Optional services
- Customer equipment monitoring service: In addition to monitoring, traffic reports and incident record reports are provided.
- Customer equipment monitoring and maintenance services: Support for incidents are measured according to counter-flows and instructions submitted by Customers in advance. For regular managerial reporting, maintenance services including periodical measures (change of tapes, rebooting machines, and monitoring of machines through visual observation) are conducted.
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Start of services |
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January 2012 |
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2. Overview of "TELEHOUSE Deutschland GmbH"
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Company name |
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TELEHOUSE Deutschland GmbH (planned) |
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Establishment date |
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January 2012 |
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Location |
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Frankfurt |
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Number of employees |
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40 |
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Investment ratio |
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Telehouse Holdings Limited 100% |
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Business activities |
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Development of data center business in Frankfurt |
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About KDDI
KDDI Corporation is the only telecom company in Japan that provides broad services ranging from fixed line to mobile communications. With more than 50 years of strong tie-up with overseas telecom companies, top-class line volume in Asia, and high-quality network development in the United States and Europe, KDDI offers various services around the world using globally established "TELEHOUSE" data centers as its foundation.
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