Next Generation Data (NGD) has announced the availability of an on-site connection to the Level 3 Communications global IP network at its NGD Europe tier 3+ carrier-neutral mega-data centre, near Newport, South Wales.
Level 3's new point of presence in the facility will allow NGD Europe data centre customers to leverage Level 3's advanced network to serve the growing demand for high-bandwidth data and Level 3's expansive network reach across 55 countries and three continents to support customers' global strategies.
"We are very pleased to connect to Level 3's global network, further expanding our high-speed low latency connectivity options at NGD Europe," said Nick Razey, CEO, NGD. "Level 3's Pan-European connection combined with both its unique transatlantic solution and widespread North American network offers an end-to-end and seamless service to our UK and global customers."
"NGD Europe is a world-class carrier-neutral data centre, and as they now connect directly to Level 3's global IP network, reaching more than 55 countries, they will be better able to serve their end-users' increasingly global and data-intensive demands," said James Heard, Regional President, EMEA, Level 3.
NGD Europe provides diverse and resilient high-speed metro, nationwide and international connectivity, including non-London transit alternatives, through a broad and continually growing portfolio of carrier and internet service provider (ISP) solutions.
The 750,000 square feet data centre is one of the largest in the world and provides corporate, government and reseller partner customers with highly secure and scalable facilities for supporting racks in colocation and dedicated custom data hall environments. In addition, customers benefit from NGD Europe's unprecedented supply of power allowing high density rack solutions, and the latest cooling and energy management systems. 24/7 service monitoring, technical support and private conference facilities are available.
