Conforming to Tier 4 global data centre standards, Sify Ltd, has set up its third data centre in India, in response to the rising demand for primary and disaster recovery centers. The new facility is in Bangalore and is the result of a reputed US$320 million investment. The other two data centres are located at Vashi Infotech Park in Mumbai and Tidel Park in Chennai.
Quoted on an Indian technology website, Raju Vegesna, Sify CEO & MD, said: “Our decision to invest in third data centre is based on the growing demand for primary and disaster recovery centers, and a strong pipeline from customers, both in India and the US. This centre puts us in a better position to deliver next generation services and solutions, and catering to all target verticals.”
According to the article the 40,000ft┬▓ center is connected to Sify’s global network, and equipped with redundant power feeds, precision air conditioning systems, network connectivity fabric and fire suppression systems. The company is aiming to provide services ranging from customized mailing solutions, web hosting, managed hosting of customers’ servers as well as collocation services spread across the globe.
P.K Saji, VP, Technology, Sify Ltd., said: “We have invested to ensure that the centre is future-proof, and can support and provide robust and secure environment for businesses to function. The centre is equipped with many advanced multi-level security features and is equipped to provide uptimes of up to 99.998%.”