Ark Data Centres enriches connectivity

In 2011, Geo provided Ark's Spring Park facility in Corsham, Wiltshire, with a dark fibre connection, enabling Ark customers to scale to increasing data volumes. The additional connection of Cody Park further enhances Ark's connectivity partner network into the site, providing customers with the dedicated fibre provision required to support the application of critical data.

Zayo's UK fibre-optic network spans more than 450,000km and connects over 130 data centres via unique routes, with network reach into communications hubs such as Docklands, Slough, Manchester and Dublin. Following its acquisition of Geo, Zayo added over 2,100 route miles to its European network, and connectivity to 587 on-net buildings. Zayo's connectivity for Ark will span a 21km distance.

"At Ark, we strive to provide a quality customer experience at every opportunity,” explained Huw Owen, CEO of Ark Data Centres. "Zayo's services are widely used by the financial sector and this extension of the existing Geo relationship is highly strategic for us. The investment will ultimately allow us to address the needs of those financial companies and others looking to host out of London.”

"Zayo's London dark fibre network offers flexibility and control, providing Ark customers with the resilient, secure network connections they need to support existing and future business needs,” commented Alastair Kane, European Vice President at Zayo. "Expanding our relationship with Ark not only provides Ark customers with access to Zayo's service offerings, but further enhances the connectivity options we're able to offer Zayo customers.”