Data Storage Corporation’s CloudFirst Subsidiary Expands Partnership with Megaport into the UK
Data Storage (Nasdaq: DTST) announced its subsidiary CloudFirst Europe has expanded its partnership with Megaport into the UK. This expansion allows CloudFirst to utilize Megaport's Network as a Service platform, 'Direct Connect', providing secure connectivity to major cloud providers like AWS.
The partnership involves deploying infrastructure within Megaport's data centers and leveraging global private connectivity solutions to enhance CloudFirst's IBMi Power Hosting and Infrastructure as a Service offerings. The 'Direct Connect' service ensures network traffic remains on the company's global network, avoiding public internet exposure and eliminating latency issues.
This collaboration enables cross-selling opportunities and provides clients with integrated network solutions connecting on-premises systems to leading cloud platforms, positioning CloudFirst as a key partner for enterprises modernizing their IT infrastructure.
Archiviazione Dati (Nasdaq: DTST) ha annunciato che la sua controllata CloudFirst Europe ha ampliato la sua partnership con Megaport nel Regno Unito. Questa espansione consente a CloudFirst di sfruttare la piattaforma 'Network as a Service' di Megaport, 'Direct Connect', fornendo connettività sicura ai principali fornitori di cloud come AWS.
La partnership prevede il dispiegamento di infrastrutture all'interno dei data center di Megaport e l'utilizzo di soluzioni di connettività privata globale per potenziare l'offerta di hosting IBMi Power e Infrastructure as a Service di CloudFirst. Il servizio 'Direct Connect' garantisce che il traffico di rete rimanga sulla rete globale dell'azienda, evitando l'esposizione a internet pubblico e eliminando i problemi di latenza.
Questa collaborazione consente opportunità di vendita incrociata e fornisce ai clienti soluzioni di rete integrate che collegano sistemi on-premises a piattaforme cloud leader, posizionando CloudFirst come un partner chiave per le imprese che modernizzano la loro infrastruttura IT.
Almacenamiento de Datos (Nasdaq: DTST) anunció que su subsidiaria CloudFirst Europe ha ampliado su asociación con Megaport en el Reino Unido. Esta expansión permite a CloudFirst utilizar la plataforma 'Network as a Service' de Megaport, 'Direct Connect', proporcionando conectividad segura a importantes proveedores de la nube como AWS.
La asociación implica el despliegue de infraestructura dentro de los centros de datos de Megaport y el aprovechamiento de soluciones de conectividad privada global para mejorar las ofertas de hosting IBMi Power y Infrastructure as a Service de CloudFirst. El servicio 'Direct Connect' asegura que el tráfico de red permanezca en la red global de la empresa, evitando la exposición a internet público y eliminando problemas de latencia.
Esta colaboración permite oportunidades de venta cruzada y proporciona a los clientes soluciones de red integradas que conectan sistemas locales a plataformas de nube líderes, posicionando a CloudFirst como un socio clave para las empresas que modernizan su infraestructura de TI.
데이터 저장 (Nasdaq: DTST)는 자회사가 된 CloudFirst Europe이 영국에서 Megaport와의 파트너십을 확장했다고 발표했습니다. 이 확장은 CloudFirst가 Megaport의 '서비스로서의 네트워크' 플랫폼인 'Direct Connect'를 활용하여 AWS와 같은 주요 클라우드 공급자에 대한 안전한 연결을 제공할 수 있도록 합니다.
이번 파트너십은 Megaport의 데이터 센터 내에서 인프라를 배치하고, CloudFirst의 IBMi 파워 호스팅 및 서비스형 인프라 제공을 강화하기 위해 글로벌 프라이빗 연결 솔루션을 활용하는 것을 포함합니다. 'Direct Connect' 서비스는 네트워크 트래픽이 회사의 글로벌 네트워크 내에 유지되어 공용 인터넷 노출을 방지하고 지연 문제를 없애는 것을 보장합니다.
이번 협업은 교차 판매 기회를 가능하게 하고 고객에게 온프레미스 시스템을 주요 클라우드 플랫폼에 연결하는 통합 네트워크 솔루션을 제공하여 IT 인프라를 현대화하는 기업의 핵심 파트너로 CloudFirst를 자리매김합니다.
Stockage de Données (Nasdaq: DTST) a annoncé que sa filiale CloudFirst Europe a élargi son partenariat avec Megaport au Royaume-Uni. Cette expansion permet à CloudFirst d'utiliser la plateforme 'Network as a Service' de Megaport, 'Direct Connect', offrant une connectivité sécurisée aux principaux fournisseurs de cloud tel qu'AWS.
Ce partenariat implique le déploiement d'infrastructures au sein des centres de données de Megaport et l'exploitation de solutions de connectivité privée mondiale pour améliorer les offres d'hébergement IBMi Power et d'infrastructure en tant que service de CloudFirst. Le service 'Direct Connect' garantit que le trafic réseau reste sur le réseau mondial de l'entreprise, évitant une exposition à Internet public et éliminant les problèmes de latence.
Cette collaboration permet des opportunités de vente croisée et fournit aux clients des solutions réseau intégrées connectant des systèmes sur site aux principales plateformes cloud, positionnant CloudFirst comme un partenaire clé pour les entreprises modernisant leur infrastructure IT.
Datenlagerung (Nasdaq: DTST) gab bekannt, dass ihre Tochtergesellschaft CloudFirst Europe die Partnerschaft mit Megaport im Vereinigten Königreich erweitert hat. Diese Expansion ermöglicht es CloudFirst, die 'Network as a Service'-Plattform von Megaport, 'Direct Connect', zu nutzen und sichere Konnektivität zu führenden Cloud-Anbietern wie AWS bereitzustellen.
Die Partnerschaft umfasst den Aufbau von Infrastruktur innerhalb der Datenzentren von Megaport und die Nutzung globaler privater Konnektivitätslösungen zur Verbesserung der Angebot von IBMi Power Hosting und Infrastructure as a Service von CloudFirst. Der 'Direct Connect'-Dienst sorgt dafür, dass der Netzwerkverkehr im globalen Netzwerk des Unternehmens bleibt, um eine Exposition gegenüber dem öffentlichen Internet zu vermeiden und Latenzprobleme zu beseitigen.
Diese Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht Cross-Selling-Möglichkeiten und bietet den Kunden integrierte Netzwerk Lösungen, die lokale Systeme mit führenden Cloud-Plattformen verbinden, wodurch CloudFirst als wichtiger Partner für Unternehmen positioniert wird, die ihre IT-Infrastruktur modernisieren.
- Geographic expansion into UK market through Megaport partnership
- Enhanced service offering with secure, high-performance connectivity solutions
- New cross-selling opportunities through integrated network solutions
- Strategic positioning for upcoming IBM system updates
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Data Storage 's strategic expansion of its Megaport partnership into the UK market represents a calculated move to capture a larger share of the growing cloud infrastructure market. The partnership leverages Megaport's Network as a Service platform to provide what's essentially a private highway for data traffic, bypassing the public internet entirely.
In simpler terms, imagine this as building a dedicated express lane for business data, completely separate from regular internet traffic. This setup offers three important advantages:
- Enhanced security by keeping sensitive data off the public internet
- Improved performance with reduced latency and fewer bottlenecks
- Direct connectivity to major cloud providers like AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
The timing of this expansion is particularly strategic, aligning with IBM's upcoming system updates and the increasing demand for hybrid cloud solutions in the UK market. For CloudFirst, this partnership opens up significant cross-selling opportunities, as existing Megaport customers in the UK might be interested in CloudFirst's specialized IBMi Power Hosting services, while CloudFirst's current clients could benefit from Megaport's enhanced connectivity solutions.
From a market perspective, this expansion positions DTST to tap into the UK's robust cloud services market, which has been experiencing substantial growth due to digital transformation initiatives across industries. The ability to offer secure, high-performance connectivity solutions could particularly appeal to financial services, healthcare and other regulated industries that require stringent data security and reliable performance.
MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) (“DSC” and the “Company”), a leading provider of multi-cloud hosting, managed cloud services, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and IT automation, that integrates with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, today announced that its subsidiary, CloudFirst Europe, has expanded its partnership with Megaport into the UK, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy.
Building upon a successful relationship in North America, this expansion enables CloudFirst to leverage Megaport’s Network as a Service platform, “Direct Connect”, which simplifies access to top-tier cloud providers and hyperscalers such as AWS through secure, high-performance connectivity. As part of the partnership, CloudFirst Europe will deploy infrastructure within Megaport's ecosystem of data centers and leverage its global private connectivity solutions to strengthen CloudFirst’s IBMi Power Hosting and Infrastructure as a Service offerings. With “Direct Connect,” network traffic remains on the Company’s global network and therefore never touches the public internet, eliminating bottlenecks and latency issues. This positions CloudFirst as a trusted partner for enterprises modernizing their IT infrastructure and adopting CloudFirst and hybrid cloud strategies, aligning with growing market demand and IBM’s upcoming system updates. The collaboration with Megaport will also provide cross-selling opportunities, offering clients access to a fully integrated network environment that connects on-premises systems with leading cloud platforms.
“This partnership demonstrates our commitment to providing businesses with seamless, secure, and scalable data solutions,” said Colin Freeman, Managing Director of CloudFirst Europe. “Our success lies in working alongside our partners, building on their established relationships and expertise to offer a seamless experience to end users. The demand for hybrid and multi cloud infrastructure solutions has never been higher, and we’re here to deliver innovative services that capitalize on this momentum.”
About Data Storage Corporation
Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) through its subsidiaries is a leading provider of multi-cloud hosting, fully managed cloud services, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, IT automation, and voice & data solutions. Recognizing that data migration is a critical step in transitioning from on-premises systems to the cloud, DTST provides comprehensive migration services to ensure seamless, secure, and efficient data transfer, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
Through its CloudFirst platform, built on IBM Power Cloud infrastructure, DTST delivers high-performance, scalable, and secure cloud solutions with interoperability across its infrastructure partners, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
With 11 data centers supporting cloud platform deployments across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, DTST provides mission-critical cloud services to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations.
As a leader in the multi-billion-dollar cloud hosting and business continuity market, DTST is recognized for its expertise in cloud infrastructure, IT modernization, and data migration, enabling clients to transition to the cloud with confidence and operational continuity.
For more information, please visit www.dtst.com or follow us on X @DataStorageCorp.
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