IBM Constructs Data Center for Telecom Egypt

IBM has announced the construction of data center for Telecom Egypt that includes energy-efficient ‘green’ technologies.

IBM Global Technology Services site and facilities division designed a data center environment that will be fully equipped to protect Telecom Egypt’s (TE) information technology (IT) investments, taking into consideration all factors required for the project such as cabling systems, flooring trenches, switching systems, electromechanical systems and data center layout.

IBM will support TE in managing the operation of the data center that runs mission critical business and operational support systems, in addition to the maintenance of a variety of telecommunications equipment.

Steven Sams, vice president of IBM Global Site and Facilities Services, said: “IBM’s long history and expertise with data center implementations enabled us to create a solution to save energy and ensure efficient server performance for Telecom Egypt. IBM’s solution is part of ‘Project Big Green’ and provides an efficient, reliable and secure data center that will support Telecom Egypt in achieving their goals in maintaining and improving customer satisfaction, as well as helping them be more energy efficient.”