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Slough 3 Data Center Overview

Location & Strategic Importance:

• Location: Situated 20 miles west of central London in Berkshire, Slough is a prime business location known for its low rental costs and proximity to London, offering excellent motorway connections and approximately 7 miles from London Heathrow Airport.
• Economic & Business Hub: Home to numerous technology businesses, Slough is a leading location for technological innovations, particularly in FinTech. It boasts the largest number of global company headquarters outside of London, including Blackberry, McAfee, Burger King DHL, Computer Associates, and O2.

Market Dynamics:

• Active Colocation Eco-system: London's data center market is one of the most active globally, characterized by robust networking, internet, and cloud infrastructures.
• Strategic Hub: Ideal for UK and multinational organizations requiring reliable services to reach local clients swiftly, especially given its geographical positioning relative to London.

Slough 3 Data Center Features:

• Total IT Space: Offers 1,500+ square meters of IT space, accommodating various deployment models including single rack colocation, cages, suites, and shell and core solutions.
• Ancillary Spaces: Provides additional spaces like offices, storage, and pre-installation rooms, along with common areas such as meeting rooms and catering areas.
• Cooling & Power Infrastructure: Features primary cooling infrastructure managed centrally, room air conditioning units, regulated humidity, and a 1.5m clear false ceiling void for efficient cooling. Supports dual dedicated 11,000V grid connections and has a maximum client IT load of 2.7MW.
• Fire Protection & Security: Equipped with physical fire protection in hosting suites, a fully addressable fire detection system with Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA), gas suppression systems to technical areas, and interconnected fire detection and suppression systems to a central Building Management System (BMS).

Connectivity & Network:

• Carrier & Cloud Neutral: Offers a wide range of connectivity options, including access to major carrier hubs in Docklands and connectivity to global cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Inter Data Center Connectivity: Enables geo-redundant solutions through inter-data center connectivity.
• Global Network Access: Part of the NTT DATA family, providing access to a global network.

Service Offerings:

• Consulting & Implementation Planning: Supports development projects with consulting, general planning, and implementation services.
• Installation Services: Offers installation services for clients.
• 24/7 Remote Hands Services: Provides on-demand assistance for maintenance and operations.
• Facility Services: Includes audit support services.
• Multi Service Interconnection Platform: Connects clients to major cloud service providers.
• Service Level Agreement: Ensures 99.999% power uptime availability and climate control conditions in line with ASHRAE guidelines.

Infrastructure Certifications:

• ISO Standards Compliance: Adheres to ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 2701, ISO 22301, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and PCI DSS, ensuring consistency in design and operations across all data centers.

Global Presence:

• Operates Multiple Data Centers: Across 20+ countries and regions, including the Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, and India, NTT DATA provides a global platform for data center services.

This comprehensive overview highlights the strategic location, robust infrastructure, extensive connectivity options, and tailored services offered by the Slough 3 Data Center, positioning it as a key player in the UK's thriving data center market.