It was announced today that open eir, Ireland’s largest wholesale communications services provider, has been chosen by Aqua Comms to provide an ultra-high capacity fibre link to connect Aqua Comms’ transatlantic AEConnect cable system to data centres in Dublin.
The multi-million-euro deal enables Aqua Comms to connect its $300M, 5,536km transatlantic subsea cable system to Dublin data centres from its Killala cable landing station through this 350km terrestrial fibre connection.
From Dublin, the system links to the existing Aqua Comms Irish Sea Fibre network, CeltixConnect and on to Wales and major data centres in London. On the US side, the cable landing station connects to major data centres throughout New York City and New Jersey.
Speaking about the agreement, Head of Sales & Service Management at open eir, Adrian Marron said, "Dublin is already home to one of the largest clusters of data centres in Europe. Several IT multinationals currently have vast data centres under construction here as an increasing number of US companies view Ireland as a key entry point to access large European markets."
He added, "By partnering with open eir, Aqua Comms’ customers are guaranteed one of most secure and fastest transits from major Dublin-based data centres to New York, London and Europe. We are delighted to provide such a key link in this fantastic infrastructure that bolsters Ireland’s reputation as one of the best locations to build data centres."
Source: www.businessworld.ie
