Internet Solutions (IS), a leading converged communications services provider, is ready for expected increased customer demand for hosting in its local Internet Data Centres (IDCs).
"Over the past years we have seen a fairly steady rise in demand for fully managed hosted services," says Sean Nourse, manager, Hosting Solutions at IS. "But there was a bigger increase in 2005 of around 25%, much of it due to the advent of ADSL services at more affordable prices. In addition, customers are seeing a greater acceptance of online services in their customer base, especially for banking and financial services. As services become more readily available online and with lower hardware prices, so the usage rises and demand increases. We need to be ready to accommodate these needs."
Nourse says the Umhlanga IDC space now stands at 120m2 and it has upgraded the air conditioning units and added fire suppression. In the Rosebank IDC, a new 200 m2 IDC - christened Gamma - has been built, along with three 50KW air conditioners, fire suppression, three vaults and 14 cabinets. The total space at Rosebank is now 760m2. Plans are also in place to upgrade the Cape Town IDC within the first quarter 2006.
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Internet Solutions (IS) has transformed its business model and become a leading converged communications service provider in the country.
The business was founded on the principle of developing a robust infrastructure in order for corporates to conduct e-business. Over the past decade IS has established itself as a leader in this space, attracting over 80% of South Africa`s top businesses as clients.
During its 10-year life span IS has evolved and grown its service offerings. Today, the company is the leading hosting service provider and security service provider in South Africa, as well as having significant market share in the virtual private network and application service provider space.
Internet Solutions, with an Empowerdex BBB rating, has earned an impressive collection of accolades, including eight First National Bank "Most Admired" awards, two Financial Mail Best Company to Work For awards, a place in the Top Unlisted Company Awards, first place in the ISP category for ComputerWeek Strategist`s Best of Breed IT Awards, 2004, and 8th in the Top ICT Companies, 2005.
The company partners with major players such as Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, BT and AT&T, and in 2002 was certified as a Cisco Managed Security Service Provider, the first and only company outside of the US to be awarded this accolade. For more, visit www.is.co.za.
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