Colt will establish a point of presence in Verne Global’s data center in Keflavik, Iceland to connect its pan-European access and backbone network with the site,

The PoP will link into Colt’s European network in Amsterdam and London. The connection to Iceland, due to be completed by mid 2012, broadens the availability of Colt’s integrated network and computing solutions for enterprises, carriers and channel partners, it said.

Colt’s platform includes 19 Colt data centres and a 35,000km high-performance network in 21 European countries and the USA.
“Given its location and abundance of natural resources for renewable energy, Iceland is expected to become the new epicentre for business between the USA and mainland Europe, and as such, it is an important strategic step for us to expand our network presence into this region,” said François Eloy, Executive Vice President at Colt. 

As a primary networking partner, Colt will provide Verne Global’s customers with access to high performance network connectivity.
The PoP will enable Colt to offer end-to-end solutions between Iceland and the rest of Europe including colocation, managed IT services and the network access vital for delivery, backed by stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
“As a leading provider of network access with a network that stretches across Europe, Colt is the natural choice of partner for our Iceland data centre campus,” said Jeff Monroe, CEO of Verne Global.

The deal extends Colt’s engagement with Verne who is a customer for its Modular data center solution.