We use advanced security equipment, techniques and procedures to control and monitor access to our International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centres. You typically pass through five security checkpoints that include 24/7 manned security stations, mantraps and biometric readers. Our low-profile building design allows a high level of security within the data centre.
We pride ourselves in having multiple certifications in sustainability, energy efficiency and security.
We continue to explore and implement new practices to reduce our environmental footprint. With a goal of 100% green energy, our efficiency programmes have helped us avoid over 260,000 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions since 2011. All new data centre builds target LEED Silver or equivalent certification.
Our power systems include full uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems with N+1 redundancy levels or greater and backup generator systems in the event of a local utility failure. In case of a power outage, batteries turn on immediately, followed within 8 seconds by the generators, which can power the entire data centre.
To keep equipment operating at its peak, each data centre houses a multi-component temperature control system running 24/7. Your centre may include:
Note: cooling system specifications vary by data centre location.