Data centre operator Next Generation Data (NGD) and channel distribution partner Exertis UK have introduced a data centre as a service (DCaaS) bundling deal designed to enable low risk, high margin business opportunities for resellers with customers taking first steps into cloud, unified communications hosting, disaster recovery management and many more applications.
Exertis will offer resellers rack server hardware including Dell, Lenovo and Fujitsu bundled with NGD's Data Cube ready-to-run DCaaS hosting platform.
This comprises a quarter rack configuration, connectivity, power supply, cooling infrastructure, and a wide range of high speed network connectivity options.
Half rack and full racks are also available. This is run through Exertis' own billing system which allows resellers to bill end users with their own logo and headers without needing to invest in a platform of their own.
"Our data centre infrastructure package allows resellers easy access to high margin annuity revenues plus additional product and accessories sales opportunities, all with the peace of mind that comes with having NGD's secure, resilient data centre facilities and engineering support services behind them," said Gareth Bray, head of commerical enterprise Exertis.
Ben Senouillet, NGD's client account manager, added: "Exertis channel partners can use NGD's data centre to develop their own- label private and hybrid cloud services, offering all the benefits of the cloud to their customers while keeping keep control of the infrastructure."
NGD's 750,000 sq ft facility was opened six years ago and so far the company has invested over £30m in its campus.
The Tier 3 facility features 100% green and carbon tax exempt power supply, multiple low latency carrier and ISP connectivity options, and meeting and conference facilities. Some of its major international customers include BT, CGI, IBM and Wipro.