First Data Center get Uptime Tier III certification in Vietnam

Uptime Tier is the most prestigious evaluation criteria system in the world from low level to high level (Tier I, Tier II, Tier III, and Tier IV). To date, certification has been granted for data centers in 44 countries around the world, including some of such great firms as Samsung (South Korea), Hyundai (South Korea), TelecityGroup UK Limited (UK), Verizon Wireless (U.S.) and T - Systems (Brazil).

To achieve Uptime Tier III certification, Data Center EPZ under FPT Telecom underwent a series of rigorous evaluations of infrastructure design, operating procedures, design process and troubleshooting for one year. In particular, Data Center EPZ must ensure backups for systems of power, air conditioning, cable and UPS etc. Daily maintenance and technical support are also run under strict rules to enable the system to operate stably and safely 24/7.

Data Center EPZ in Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone (HCMC) was established in 2009 with 800 rack cabinets and ability to expand the capacity at least twice its current one . It is designed and run under Uptime Tier III and TIA - 942 standard. In addition, Data Center EPZ uses Japanese energy saving technologies to improve its efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Mr. Vu Anh Tu, CTO of FPT Telecom, said: “Information system is vital for businesses, as it contains their whole information assets as well as run their operations . Therefore, in order that the system always provides services with the highest level of availability, Data Center should be located at safe spots and run by a team of experts. Data Center achieving international standards will bring about information security to customers and energy-saving, then contributing to environment protection. Uptime Tier III Certification not only affirms professional services by FPT Telecom as well as proves ability and sense of mastering telecommunications technology of national experts.”

Currently, FPT Telecom has 4 Data Centers including Data Center Van Bao (Ha Noi), Data Center Pham Hung (Hanoi), Data Center EPZ (HCMC) and Data Center QTS (HCMC). They are certified according to the stringent international standards for data center as well as operated by a team of experts and technicians with international certifications (CDCP, CDC...).

In addition, as one of the 3 biggest ISPs FPT Telecom strengthened investment in backbones as well as peering at home and abroad to optimize data access of customers.

That North – South backbone telecommunication cable system invested by FPT Telecom was completed and put into operation early 2012 has increased interconnection capacity between the data centers of FPT Telecom up to hundreds of Gb/sec.

Further information about the Uptime Institute - USA

Uptime Institute is the world's most prestigious organization specializing in evaluating and granting certifications for Data Centers founded in 1993.

Uptime’s partners include businesses, manufacturers, suppliers and experts in the field of data center operations and management. Currently, Uptime Institute has awarded 278 certifications for Data Centers in 44 countries around the world.

In addition to its headquarters in New York (USA), Uptime Institute has offices in Brazil, Dubai, London and Singapore.

More information can found on: http://uptimeinstitute.com/

PT Telecom information:

FPT Telecom under FPT Corporation was founded in 1997.

FPT Telecom, possessing over 1 million subscribers, is known as one of the first four Internet providers in Vietnam. In Vietnam, FPT Telecom is also one of top 3 providers in the field of telecommunications and online services, including broadband Internet, cable Internet, online TV service.

To date, FPT Telecom has had infrastructure in more than 53 provinces and cities and 4 Data Centers in Vietnam (two in Hanoi and two in HCMC)

With the motto "all services on one connection", FPT Telecom has been constantly investing in and integrating more value-added services on the same Internet connection, beginning investment cooperation with the largest telecom partners in the world to build international cable lines.

More information can found on: http://www.fpt.vn/

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