EdgeConneX, a wholesale provider of data center services for content, network, colocation, CDNs and service providers, has partnered with TelNet Worldwide (TelNet), a full service provider of cloud communications services, to develop a Southeast Michigan based Tier III data center in the city of Southfield, in the Detroit area.
Poised for a November 2014 launch, the newest Edge Data Centerwould combine EdgeConneX innovation, including purpose-built design, advanced engineering and rapid deployment capabilities coupled with TelNet’s greater Michigan go-to-market expertise and customer service focus.
With over 14 Edge Data Centers, operational or under construction, EdgeConneX is one of the fastest growing data center company’s in the U.S. Their data centers boast a new and proprietary online data center infrastructure management system (DCIM) that provides real-time visibility into each center’s operation. This DCIM monitoring tool will be customized for TelNet’s use in providing service to its customers.
Colocation, virtualization
“EdgeConneX is locating data centers strategically throughout the US to reshape the way the Internet functions, and Detroit is an important location,” said Pat O’Leary, CEO of TelNet. “They chose TelNet because of our strong reputation in the region, local expertise, and commitment to bringing the best-of-breed cloud, next-generation network, and managed services to the marketplace. The partnership with EdgeConneX will provide a powerful combination and competitive advantage to businesses in Southeast Michigan.”
With the new data center in Southeast Michigan, TelNet Worldwide continues to expand its enterprise and wholesale service offerings and will be providing colocation, managed services, virtualization and data storage at this location.
“TelNet is a great partner in the build of our most recent Tier III Edge Data Center,” said Clint Heiden, Chief Commercial Officer at EdgeConneX. “Their focus on enterprise customers complements our wholesale focus to create a balanced ecosystem serving the needs of the entire marketplace.”
