HYPER-CONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURE, APPLICATION STORAGE
Centerline Communications, LLC | February 15, 2023
On February 14, 2023, Centerline Communications LLC, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity and a pioneer in the construction, design, and maintenance of critical infrastructure, fiber, and wireless networks for Fortune 500 clients, has announced the acquisition of Pearson Pelletier Telecom ("PPT"). This is Centerline's sixth acquisition under Audax's ownership, and it will support rising demand for these services throughout the merged company's blue-chip client base.
The deal to merge with PPT is the most recent in a series of acquisitions by Centerline to expand its reach across North America.
CEO of Centerline, Josh Delman, said, "The combination of Centerline and PPT brings together unparalleled capabilities in critical infrastructure design, build, and maintenance services." He added, "Together, we are creating additional value for our employees, customers, and suppliers as we implement our primary business strategy to provide turnkey solutions for all critical infrastructure facilities and networks."
(Source – Businesswire)
PPT is a key provider of wireless network and infrastructure services in Canada, offering line and antenna services to Bell Mobility, Rogers Communications, Telus, and Videotron. Historically, PPT has operated in the Quebec and Ontario markets, but it has made new endeavors to grow throughout Canada in recent years. PPT intends to deliver more services, including wireline and engineering services, to its blue-chip clientele and will collaborate with Centerline to implement this plan.
About Centerline Communications, LLC
Centerline Communications is a privately owned, comprehensive provider of professional services. It is a prominent critical telecom infrastructure company founded in 2006. It focuses on designing, building, and managing next-generation wireless and wireline networks and critical infrastructure facilities. Site acquisition and A&E design, radio frequency (RF) engineering, DAS installation and integration, cell tower development, general telecommunications construction and maintenance, HVAC & generator maintenance, facility management services, and general construction services are among the company's business lines. Fiber technicians, tower technicians, RF engineers, RF technicians, DAS technicians, construction managers, electricians, systems integrators, project managers, and wireless carrier coordinators are employed by Centerline.
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HYPER-CONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURE
Keepit | March 17, 2023
Keepit, the market leader in cloud data protection and management, announced today that all of its data centers located in the Americas and EMEA are now powered by 100% renewable energy. Keepit operates 10 data centers across the U.S., Canada, Germany, the UK, and Denmark. The data centers are powered by energy sources that fall under local renewable energy guarantee schemes: GoOs (Guarantees of Origins) in the EU, REGOs (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) in the UK, and RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates) in the U.S. and Canada.
Keepit’s move to power its data centers with 100% renewable energy is part of a growing trend among tech’s biggest players to use clean energy wherever possible. Keepit reached this important green energy milestone ahead of other cloud-based backup vendors who store customer backups with Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. The three tech giants aim to become 100% emission-free between 2025 and 2030.
“Powering our data centers with clean energy has always been a priority for Keepit, so we’re proud to have reached this important goal of executing on our mission to be an ecologically responsible company,” said Jakob Østergaard, Keepit's CTO. “Providing our customers with cost-effective and reliable cloud-based backup and recovery solutions is made even more appealing to customers by knowing we’re delivering on our commitment to operate carbon-free.”
Keepit recognizes the importance of limiting the environmental impact of cloud service operations and that reducing the carbon footprint is an important step in addressing the issue. “In addition to providing the best cloud backup solution out there, Keepit wants to set an example for the industry to show that it is indeed not just possible, but feasible in every way — including financially — to move to fully renewable energy for powering our data centers,” Jakob Østergaard said.
About Keepit
Keepit is a Software-as-a-Service company that protects cloud data for organizations, ensuring business continuity and access to information. Keepit is the world’s only independent backup and recovery solution and keeps data tamper-proof and resilient to cyberattacks and human error. Headquartered in Copenhagen with offices and data centers globally, Keepit is trusted by companies worldwide and across all industries to protect and manage their SaaS data.
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APPLICATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Element Critical | January 20, 2023
Element Critical, a data center interconnection and colocation provider, recently announced that its thorough engineering and reliability standards had passed comprehensive annual assessments. The company reaffirms its commitment to customers by earning compliance certifications, ensuring its data centers meet the necessary requirements with accredited transparency and security standards.
Due to its superior data center methods and procedures, Element Critical facilities adhere to the following industry standards:
ISO/IEC 27001: One of the most critical compliance standards for data centers, this certificate shows that a facility's policies and procedures meet data confidentiality, integrity, and availability standards.
Type II Service Organization Control: Element Critical meets security compliance standards for hosting customer data, as determined by audits across all facilities. The SOC 2 report is designed for a wide range of users who need to understand a service organization's internal control to determine processing integrity, security, availability, privacy, and confidentiality.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard: Element Critical's data centers meet the standards for protecting customer financial data, and credit /debit card transactions.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: This certification ensures sensitive patient health data and personal identification information is protected.
Many businesses and organizations depend on data centers to store and process critical information. Colocation also serves as an interconnection center and a gateway to cloud and edge applications. Companies rely on their data center providers to follow stringent security protocols reinforced by constantly updated procedures.
Shane Menking, the COO of Element Critical, states, "Element Critical data centers are run by highly trained security and engineering personnel, executing daily standard operating procedures (SOP) and site operations methods (MOP) to ensure our customers receive a secure and safe environment for their sensitive and mission-critical applications." He adds, "Earning third-party validation across all our data center facilities affirms our commitments to customer satisfaction and our dedication to meet evolving data security standards."
(Source – PR Newswire)
About Element Critical
Element Critical Founded in 2014, Element Critical is a fast-growing data center provider operating in Northern Virginia, Chicago, Houston, Austin, and Silicon Valley. The company's Tier III, hybrid IT-ready facilities are network-rich and can be maintained concurrently. Element Critical's team of industry veterans offer reliable colocation with fully customizable deployment space in various deployment sizes and densities. The organization provides a data center experience that puts customer service and solutions engineering in the spotlight.
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