Colt IP Access Service Chosen by Wasabi

Colt Technology Services Group Ltd is providing connectivity for Wasabi Technologies, Inc.‘ new data centre in Japan – the company’s one in the APAC region.

Wasabi provides simple, predictable and affordable hot cloud storage for businesses over the world, which enables organisations to store and access an unlimited amount of data at 1/5th the price of the competition, with no complex tiers or unpredictable egress fees. It also integrates with S3 compatible applications, including in backup, archiving, and video surveillance storage.

When establishing its first data centre in Japan, the company was looking for a connectivity partner that met its criteria on cost and latency.

Kaz Kuroda, VP APAC & MD Japan, Wasabi, said: “The AsiaPac market is one of the most important in the world. The demand for cost-efficient, fast, and reliable cloud storage is increasing day by day. As Wasabi expands its Apac business, we are confident that Colt’s high quality, low latency, low cost and flexible service will support our growth. We look forward to working with Colt as we continue to establish our footprint across the AsiaPac region.“

One of the major advantages of partnering with Colt is its global footprint, which will support Wasabi’s strategic and growth plans. Having secured new funding and increased its revenue, customer base and number of channel partners, the company is well positioned to play its part in the evolution of the cloud market and address the largest challenges facing organisations, including ransomware, and delivering support for immutable backups that offer high level of protection in cloud storage.

Wasabi will also invest further to build out its proprietary software to match the acceleration of storage in the cloud and enable next-gen Cloud 2.0 applications. With the added capabilities of Colt, it will also continue to expand its storage capacity around the world by opening new data centres, while increasing its distribution channels, partner networks, and cross-functional staff to drive its international growth.

Colt’s connectivity solutions are underpinned by the intelligent Colt IQ Network, which comprises 29,000 on net buildings and over 900 data centres across Europe, Asia and North America’s largest business hubs. Colt offers a one-stop shop for network, voice and cyber security services. Its customers are able to avoid engaging multiple local providers in order to comply with complicated local rules and restrictions, enabling them to expand their business globally.