Alentus Corporation Acquires AO Technologies' Columbus Ohio Data Center.LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. -- Alentus Corporation, the leading provider of web hosting and managed services, is pleased to announce it has agreed to acquire the data center and managed services clients of Ohio-based AO Technologies, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . Founded in 1996, AO Technologies' has focused on high-end managed infrastructure services, co-location and connectivity solutions to a host of SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. and Enterprise clients. AO Technologies owns and operates a tier-1 state-of-the-art data center in downtown Columbus, Ohio, as well as a redundant 100% Cisco-powered IP network. The existing network and facility will be integrated into Alentus' new extensive international, high availability network that connects directly to multiple redundant internet backbones within Canada and the United States The United States and Canada share a unique legal relationship. U.S. law looks northward with a mixture of optimism and cooperation, viewing Canada as an integral part of U.S. economic and environmental policy. . Half of AO Technologies staff will transfer with the acquisition. The facility has been engineered for 100% uptime, with redundant AC and DC power, Liebert HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free and UPS systems, advanced fire suppression systems, and redundant fiber connectivity to over 20 National and International telecommunications carriers. The facility is protected by multiple layers of security, including CCTV CCTV abbr. closed-circuit television CCTV closed-circuit television , 24/7/365 security officers and card access authentication. "This is a very important step for Alentus," said John Macleod, Alentus Corporation's Chief Technology Officer. "Adding a US data center to our network further strengthens our position as a market leader in managed internet solutions. This acquisition enables us to meet the growing demands of our International clients much faster than if we were to build a mid-west US facility ourselves. This technologically advanced facility combined with our superior network architecture and unmatched selection of managed solutions provides an unsurpassed combination for clients requiring highly available, mission critical hosting solutions." Following the acquisition, AO Technologies, LLC will refocus on internet streaming media services as a co-location and connectivity client of Alentus Corporation. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. About Alentus Corporation: Alentus Corporation is based in Laguna Niguel, California Laguna Niguel is a city located in southern Orange County, California. The name "Laguna Niguel" is derived from the Spanish word "Laguna" which means lagoon and the word "Nigueli" which was the name of a Juaneno Indian village once located on Aliso Creek. , with Data Center and Network Operations Center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. facilities in Edmonton, Alberta. The company provides Windows web hosting, SharePoint Hosting, SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. Hosting, Microsoft Exchange hosting, and Windows Dedicated Servers to thousands of small- to medium-sized companies and customized solutions to larger organizations including many Fortune 500 clients. Alentus is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and in discussions with several North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. and European hosting and managed services providers to further enhance network and service offerings. About AO Technologies, LLC: AO Technologies, LLC is based in Westerville, Ohio, and was founded in 1996. The company has been dedicated to providing high-end, mission critical managed internet solutions and dedicated servers with a recent increase in streaming media services. AO Technologies owns and operates a state-of-the-art data center in downtown Columbus, Ohio. For More Information: Alentus Corporation 750 Pacific Plaza Edmonton AB Canada T5J 3L9 877-922-9903 www.alentus.com |
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