Meeting the increased demand for quality colocation, connectivity, and redundancy in the Northeast, ColoGuard Enterprise Solutions increases its reach with acquisition of additional 10,000 square feet of data center space
111 Town Square Place. (Photo: Business Wire)
JERSEY CITY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ColoGuard Enterprise Solutions, LLC, (ColocationGuard) one of New York’s leading colocation providers and operator of Brooklyn’s only data center, today announced the acquisition of 10,000 square feet of data center space in Jersey City at 111 Town Square Place (111 TSP). This latest step in the company’s expansion increases its total data center footprint to more than 60,000 square feet.
“Whether looking to increase their disaster recovery capabilities or utilize additional colocation options, customers in Northern New Jersey now have the bandwidth necessary to remain ahead in the marketplace.”
With this recent addition, current and future customers of ColocationGuard will have 24/7 access to a robust array of connectivity options from Tier1 providers, including Lightower Fiber Networks and Zayo which will also directly connect ColocationGuard’s Brooklyn data center facilities to the new Jersey City location. Additionally, because the data center has been designated a Tier III facility by the Uptime Institute, it is an ideal choice for companies seeking disaster recovery capabilities. Businesses currently utilizing 111 TSP will also have direct access to ColocationGuard’s Brooklyn-based Meet-Me-Room, the ability to connect with all major Points-of-Presence (PoPs) in New York, and the benefits of ColocationGuard’s wide range of Managed Services.
The infrastructure at 111 TSP has the ability to support a high-density server environment with a fully redundant power architecture with a capacity of up to 12 megawatts of electricity. Additionally, the data center is protected and outfitted with a variety of security and safety features, including integrated CCTV, biometrics, and a cross-zoned fire protection system. To help customers benefit from increased energy efficiency, the facility’s cooling infrastructure provides a 3,320 N+1 closed loop data center cooling tower plant with free cooling capabilities.
“ColocationGuard’s expansion into Northern New Jersey is based on feedback received from businesses in a variety of industries, including internet carriers, healthcare, and financial services, and will provide data center customers with a direct path to New York,” said Ray Sidler, CEO, ColoGuard Enterprise Solutions, LLC. “Whether looking to increase their disaster recovery capabilities or utilize additional colocation options, customers in Northern New Jersey now have the bandwidth necessary to remain ahead in the marketplace.”
This acquisition and growth in Northern New Jersey are the next steps in ColocationGuard’s larger expansion plans. In April of 2015, the company added an additional 30,000 square feet of space to its Brooklyn data center, making it the largest telco facility in the borough.
About ColocationGuard
As Brooklyn’s only data center and carrier neutral hotel for all major fiber providers, ColoGuard Enterprise Solutions, LLC (ColocationGuard) operates over 60,000 square feet of colocation space in both Brooklyn and Northern New Jersey. The company delivers 1Gig to 100Gig connections via numerous Tier1 providers with Points of Presence in the facility. Founded in 2003 to provide affordable enterprise colocation solutions for companies of all sizes, ColocationGuard has been the go-to data center for a range of sectors including Internet Carriers, Healthcare and Financial Services. Located minutes from Wall Street, ColoGuard is notable for its excellence in managed services, access to numerous Tier1 networks and a direct path to 325 Hudson Street.
ColocationGuard is HIPAA and SSAE 16 compliant and provides 24/7/365 on-site technical support, diverse network routes via dark fiber, and a 100% uptime guarantee. Data center tours are available and a virtual tour of the company’s CGNY1, CGNY2 and CGNJ1 data centers can be found at: http://www.colocationguard.com/data-center/data-center-tour/.
For additional information please visit: http://www.colocationguard.com/.
