Construction Magazine November 2018 | Page 97

EUROPE providers as well as the DE-CIX peering platform allowing direct access to the global IP backbone , already available from Frankfurt South . Once Frankfurt North launches , the campus will provide around 28,000 sq m of space with 28MVA utility power supply capacity .
So how does a company like Global Switch gain a competitive advantage over its rivals when so many are providing similar services ? “ One of our key differentiators is that we provide truly bespoke solutions according to our customers ’ needs . In addition to our state-of-theart security and green-energy data centre environment , our best-in-class Critical Environments Programme ( CEP ) and our highly skilled data centre engineers and management team are what set us apart .”
Highly experienced Khan , who has spent over 20 years in senior management in the IT and telco markets , is justly proud of Global Switch ’ s operational excellence . “ We have very rigorous procedures and processes in place ,” he explains . “ Our CEP is regarded as one of the most robust in the industry and ensures a consistent approach to operational delivery . Its primary objective is to ensure risks are effectively controlled to provide unrivalled uptime . These best-in-class operating procedures and practices are supported by
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