Released on: May 16, 2008, 1:46 am

Press Release Author: Next Generation Data

Industry: Telecommunications

Press Release Summary: 70,000sq metre facility featuring dedicated electricity
substation, state of the art security and advanced green initiatives is created by
Next Generation Data

Press Release Body: London, DATE: Next Generation Data, experts in data centre
design, construction and management has invested up to £200million to create one of
Europe's largest and most technically advanced data centres. Known as NGD 1, the
70,000 sq metre facility which has been leased from the Welsh Assembly Government is
divided into 18 private halls with dedicated infrastructure, making it ideal for
companies who want to store large volumes of data in a highly secure, green
environment which can guarantee abundant power now and into the future.

Unlike most existing data centres, NGD 1 has a dedicated power supply with a direct
connection to a Primary Substation with a 400,000 volt output, giving clients the
ability to site power hungry applications like blade servers in high volumes.

From initial concept to build out the data centre was designed to maximise the
latest green technologies and to ensure that the facility's carbon footprint remains
as low as possible. Next Generation Data has achieved this through the use of free
air cooling as standard, motion sensors for all lighting and by opting for only
Energy Star Equipment.

"Global demand for data centres is accelerating due to the rapid and continued
growth of e-business but space is running out fast, especially in London where power
availability is reaching critical mass," explained Simon Taylor, Chairman, Next
Generation Data. "As a result, many Blue Chip companies are looking outside of
London to store non time critical information; NGD1 is the ideal facility for this.
It has state of the art collocation capabilities which will give businesses access
to the information they want, when they want it. It also has enough power and space
for the next 10 years, making it a future-proof choice."

NGD 1 is divided into series of 18 private halls which will give companies an
exclusive, dedicated secure data centre within a very large, secure state of the art
building. The site has attracted the attention of major blue chip clients who need
large and flexible space allocations for new technologies at a cost effective price
point.


High security is guaranteed through double-skinned walls, fencing with Infra Red
detection, as well as a biometric system with fingerprint and retina recognition.
The facility will have a 24x7 manned gate house with security patrols as well as
anti tailgating doors to prevent any unauthorised vehicles entering the compound.

\"Data Centres are the motorways of the 21st Century. They encourage economic
development in the same way that motorways did in the 20th Century and the railways
in the 19th Century. They are an absolutely critical tool for economic growth, and
that\'s why I am so pleased that we have secured this development," commented Wales'
First Minister, Rhodri Morgan. \"This major investment will create up to 100 high
skilled jobs, and is a big vote of confidence in Wales."




Notes to Editors:
About Next Generation Data:
Next Generation Data is one of Europe's leading Data Centre Specialists, with a
design and management team that has built and operated some of the world's best data
centre projects. The NGD Europe 1 data centre is one of Europe's largest and more
technically advanced facilities with c 70,000 sq metres of space, with the ability
to house over 17,000 racks. It is highly secure and offers best of breed cooling,
fire protection, support and connectivity. For more information, please visit www.
www.nextgenerationdata.co.uk




About The Welsh Assembly
The Welsh Assembly Government aims to ensure the development of 21st century Wales
as a self-confident, prosperous nation, committed to social justice and
sustainability.
Accountable to the National Assembly for Wales, it offers a progressive agenda for
improving quality of life for all communities, including measures to support the
Welsh language.
The Assembly Government makes the best use of available powers and resources, and
supports enhancement of the responsibilities of the National Assembly where needed.

Media contacts:
Shan Ekin-Wood
Operational PR Manager
Welsh Assembly Government
Tel: 02920 898636
shan.ekin-wood@wales.gsi.gov.uk





Web Site: http://www.nextgenerationdata.co.uk

Contact Details: Media contacts:
Sarah-Anne Bray / Danny Whatmough
Wildfire PR
0208 339 4420
sarah-anne@wildfirepr.co.uk