Fujitsu is expanding its cloud footprint with a new Tier III data center in Saskatchewan, Canada that will add 35,000 sq ft to its global footprint.

The company already has about 100 data centers, designed as mirror facilities, around the world which are used for the delivery of its expanding cloud and IT services portfolio.

In a recent interview with FOCUS, Fujitsu Vice Chairman of the Board Satoru Hayashi said the company is looking to build out more space for the delivery of cloud services to meet rising demand but in most cases will do this be expanding existing facilities (read the full interview in FOCUS 27 out in January).

The Fujitsu Saskatchewan Data Center, in Regina, will be the first Tier III facility built by Fujitsu in the country.

It follows the purchase of Saskatchewan-based IT consulting solution and service provider TMC in February this year which Fujitsu said enhanced its presence in the region.

Fujitsu Canada President André Pouliot said on top of cloud services, the data center will be used for colocation and hosting, catering for the delivery of low-latency services for companies of all sizes.

Fujitsu said its clientele in Canada includes the public and private sectors, from the manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and financial services and resources sectors.

“With the launch of this new facility, we are offering clear opportunities for all organizations, regardless of size or industry, to enhance the use of technology to improve efficiencies and significantly reduce costs,” Pouliot said.

The facility will be concurrently maintainable, which means maintenance activity can take place on cooling or power without disrupting operations.

Fujitsu said the facility will also provide backup resources for its other operations across Canada.

“The innovative design of the Fujitsu facility will allow organizations to host applications and data in data storage pools for the time required and pay only for the capacity needed,” Fujitsu said.

The climate in Saskatchewan allows for Fujitsu to make use of free cooling at this new data center and it will also use “super-green” IT equipment and IT applications to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs with savings passed on to customers.

“With the gradual optimization of IT budgeting, Fujitsu has also reduced the cost of maintenance and IT equipment upgrades,” Fujitsu said.

Fujitsu did not put a time frame on the project.