Comcast and Ascent Data Announce Technology Collaboration
Enterprise-Grade Private Cloud Solutions Available at Lower Cost for SMBs
PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Business Services and Ascent Data today announced they will collaborate to put the power of enterprise-grade cloud computing and data center solutions within reach of every business in this region. Clients of both companies will now have access, through Comcast's expansive fiber-optic network, to Ascent Data's local SAS 70 Type II data center for colocation, managed hosting, virtualization, and disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
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There has been a fundamental shift in how enterprises procure, deploy and manage IT resources. According to Forrester Research, the global cloud computing market will reach $241 billion in 2020 compared to $40.7 billion in 2010. "Pairing Comcast's Ethernet Private Line and Metro Ethernet high-speed connectivity with our IT infrastructure brings a compelling response to the growing demand for cloud computing services in our market," said Steve Shangold, president and CEO at Ascent Data.
Today's announcement provides a means for small-to-medium size businesses to enhance data security and IT staff resources through a seamless point-to-point connection that may have been unattainable in the past due to cost and physical location.
"We are pleased to collaborate with Ascent Data to help drive its continued success by providing dedicated, symmetrical Metro Ethernet bandwidth that delivers a scalable, secure solution to help meet customers' escalating bandwidth requirements," said Glenn Lytle, vice president of Comcast Business Services for the Keystone Region. "This brings Comcast's industry leading fiber-based network together with Ascent Data's secure SAS 70 Type II data center to give customers exceptional value, superior performance and robust solutions to meet their every need."
About Ascent Data
Ascent Data is Pittsburgh's trusted provider for data center services, including managed services, colocation, server virtualization, private cloud hosting, data security and business continuity solutions. Customer infrastructure and applications are protected in our secure, resilient, state-of-the-art SAS 70 Type II compliant data center in O'Hara Township, near Pittsburgh, PA. By outsourcing applications and infrastructure to Ascent Data, companies can dramatically improve operational efficiencies and reduce business risk, as well as free up human and financial resources to focus on core business objectives. For more information, please contact our sales team by email at sales@ascentdata.com, call 866.866.6100 or visit www.ascentdata.com.
About Comcast Business Services
Comcast Business Services is one of the leading providers of business class phone, internet, Ethernet, and video solutions for customers of all sizes. Comcast offers data and voice plans packed with features designed to help businesses reach their goals. Comcast's Metro Ethernet product features the nation's largest 40 gigabit fiber backbone, a true last-mile alternative capable of delivering highly reliable services with bandwidths ranging from 1 megabit to 10 gigabits/second. With true 24/7/365 support, Comcast Metro Ethernet is a robust, scalable solution for enterprises of all sizes across a broad array of industries.
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