Technology Magazine December 2017 | Page 79

EUROPE solutions has never been greater .
Edge computing and IoT solutions put high demands on computing infrastructure that exists close to the sources of data . Basefarm ’ s newly opened datacentre in Oslo is designed and built for tomorrow ’ s demands . The new centre called OSL5 , is the largest data centre with tier III standard in the greater Oslo area with a data floor surface of 6,000 sqm . The centre is fully redundant and certified to all important security standards . “ The business of our customers relies not only on our stability but also our efficiency ,” remarks de Jager . Basefarm gives clients access to modern , secure and environmentally friendly data centre capacity centrally located in the Oslo area .
“ In this facility , we have ample place for colocation customers and ourselves , of course , because we want the best data centre services available for our own managed services as well . This facility has the same values as any other Basefarm service – deliver high-end services , be constructive as well as close to our customers and do this with dedication ,” observes de Jager . “ That means that even customers who have the most critical systems and a need for 24 / 7 service and security with 100 % uptime will find a great partner in Basefarm .”
GREEN ENERGY Norway is known as a supplier of clean energy and it is no secret that this is becoming increasingly important worldwide . Using hydro power and boasting environmental

“ What is unique about Basefarm ’ s offering is that we are not only a colocation provider but we also have a managed service department . It means that we can integrate ”

ERIK DE JAGER VP Data Centre Services
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