TORONTO – Cogeco Data Services has unveiled plans to launch Canada’s first Public Cloud service early next year, providing Canadian businesses with public, private and hybrid cloud capabilities.
The company said that the new Public Cloud will offer customers the choice between flexible enterprise-class virtual environments, including Microsoft's Hyper-V and VMWare's vSphere platforms. The Public Cloud will also provide access to advanced features including virtual data centre, next-generation storage performance management, hybrid capabilities and geo-redundancy supported by managed security, ITand public and private connectivity options. Customers will be able to manage their cloud environment through new portal capabilities that provide real-time visibility and self-management.
"Our customers, and the majority of Canadian companies, are increasingly looking to cloud service providers to help them achieve predictable IT costs and reduce complexity," said Virginia Brailey, VP marketing and product management, in the news release. "Regardless of industry, size or location, our new fully managed Public Cloud will have the capability to help businesses increase efficiencies."
