Windstream Hosted Solutions has celebrated the opening of its Nashville, Tenn., data center. with exclusive tours of the facility and a reception at The Factory in Franklin, Tenn.
The new 22,000-square-foot, Tier 3-certified facility is the latest expansion in Windstream’s nationwide network of data centers, accommodating the company’s suite of cloud computing, data storage and managed services. The carrier leverages its core nationwide IP network to provide VoIP, SIP trunking, MPLS and dedicated high-speed Internet.
Guests were treated to a private concert by Florida Georgia Line, the breakout duo made up of Brian Kelley (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Tyler Hubbard (Monroe, Ga.).
“As more companies realize the benefits of cloud-based services, the demand for the industry-leading solutions that Windstream provides has skyrocketed,” said Chris Nicolini, Windstream senior vice president of data center operations. “Our data centers are built to the highest specifications, and with the level of smart solutions and personalized service that Windstream offers, our Nashville data center customers are afforded the most secure and solid service available.”
The data center offers 10,000 sq. ft. of raised floor data center space; secure customer cages and cabinets; 24×7 onsite support NOC and engineering staff, providing facilities and network monitoring, security and support; multiple-zone VESDA early warning systems for fire detection and suppression; and biometric security systems, including fingerprint scanning.
“This newest facility represents Windstream’s commitment to providing our customers with the highest level of services and reliability they deserve as their business needs change,” said Matt Preschern, Windstream’s senior vice president and enterprise CMO. “Our personalized, high-touch approach, combined with technical expertise and uncommon level of solutions agility, gives our customers the peace of mind they should have when entrusting their mission-critical infrastructure and data to Windstream.”
The Nashville facility is the latest in a series of data center announcements from Windstream, bringing the company’s total number of centers to 27, with SSAE 16 and PCI DSS compliant enterprise data centers strategically positioned in various locations throughout the United States.
