Gen-i has today announced the company will build new greenfield data centers in Wellington and Auckland.
The company says the new investment in data centers forms part of their strategy to help clients take advantage of ICT applications and services that leverage the rollout of UFB.
They also plan to expand their existing nationwide network of 14 data centers in cities and regional centres, linked by fibre, copper and mobile networks.
Jo Allison, CEO (acting) of Gen-i Australasia, says the new data centers are part of Gen-i and Telecom’s ongoing investment in quality infrastructure to support demand from New Zealand business and Government for ICT services.
“We are seeing a growth in demand for data center space in both Wellington and Auckland, driven by the increasing uptake of cloud services and the exponential growth of data,” she said.
“We’re committed to supporting our clients’ growth by continuing to invest in quality new infrastructure alongside innovative new services."
“With the rollout of new fibre and mobile networks across New Zealand, more and more businesses are looking for ICT solutions that harness fibre speeds to deliver exciting new applications in areas such as cloud, mobility, video and collaboration.
"The two new Gen-i data centers we’ve announced today will play a key role in delivering these solutions to our clients.”
The new Wellington data center will be built to a modular design that provides for two stages, with delivery in 2014/15. With an initial capacity for 350 racks, Gen-i says it will hold the capability to scale up to deliver a high density 700 rack capacity as required.
The Auckland facility will provide for three stages however, with delivery expected in mid-2014. This will also begin with an initial 350 rack capacity, but has the capacity to scale up to deliver a 1000 rack capacity if needed.
Both new facilities follows the company's recent investment in a new Christchurch data center, currently being developed in partnership with Christchurch International Airport.