Intelligent Data Centres Issue 36 | Page 9

SONOC launches a point of presence in Los Angeles data centre

NEWS
ONOC , a global innovator in voice and messaging

S management , has expanded its global network infrastructure in the US with a Point of Presence ( PoP ) in the International Business Exchange ( IBX ) data centre in Los Angeles .

The PoP provides direct access to the SONOC platform on the US West
Coast and optimises performance for its customers across the region . Its voice and messaging platform enables carriers , Over-the-Top ( OTT ) players and service providers to rapidly enhance their OSS / BSS and switching infrastructure with a full platform deployment or via API .
SONOC ’ s built-in Session Border Controller ( SBC ) and cloud-based
switching provides data analysis and AI allowing businesses to focus on improving their decision-making and operations . With enhanced cloud infrastructure , SONOC ’ s customers and end-users can configure and monitor their switch ports and deploy network-wide configuration changes , without needing a physical connection .
“ We are continually evolving our cloud infrastructure to provide flexible and scalable solutions for our customers . Our PoP in Los Angeles enables us to serve growing demand for automated , efficient and cloud-enabled OSS / BSS and switching . The SONOC platform delivers the solutions carriers , OTTs and service providers need with a model that matches today ’ s market ,” said Luis Benavente , CEO at SONOC .
“ We are helping customers to move beyond legacy technologies and bring the benefits of the cloud to more of their back-office processes .”

Cyxtera plug-and-play capability to deliver as-a-Service solutions

yxtera , a global leader in data centre colocation and

C interconnection services , has announced that the company is expanding its services ecosystem , by extending the capabilities of its SmartCabs solution to deliver dedicated , on-demand IT infrastructure resources to OEMs and technology service providers , significantly reducing deployment schedules and accelerating time-to-solution .

By leveraging Cyxtera SmartCabs , companies , like Dell Technologies and PacketFabric gain immediate access to a ‘ readyto-buy ’ audience of enterprises who are looking to purchase technology solutions in an on-demand , as-a-Service model .
“ With today ’ s data centre morphing into an operating marketplace , a true ecosystem whose inhabitants are interconnected , SmartCabs offer a major step forward in the evolution of the colocation industry ,” said Randy Rowland , Cyxtera ’ s Chief Operating Officer . “ Cyxtera is building a sustainable and growing partner ecosystem that serves as a profitable sales channel for service providers while simultaneously enabling enterprises to increase their financial and operational flexibility .”
Cyxtera SmartCabs , which are available to both enterprises and service providers , deliver point-and-click provisioning of dedicated , on-demand colocation cabinets that come complete with built-in power and network connectivity , as well as access to the Digital Exchange , Cyxtera ’ s data centre network fabric . For enterprises , this results in not only instant network connectivity , but also immediate access to Cyxtera ’ s entire partner ecosystem , where they can find the compute , storage and networking solutions they need to build their complete data centre environment . For OEMs and service providers , this capability makes it easier to leverage the data centre as a high-growth sales channel .
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