The conversation highlights the strategic location of a data center approximately 60 miles from New York City, offering unique advantages such as diverse network routes and enhanced business continuity.
Outside the immediate impact zone of major disasters like Sandy, the center serves as a backup plan. It is resilient to flooding and has two indoor generators and a substation.
This location balances proximity to major markets and risk mitigation, making it an attractive option for network diversity and disaster recovery.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #32 Emily Newman, Marketing and PR Manager of NJFX | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Outline
NJFX Data Center's Strategic Location
- The data center's unique position is about 60 miles from New York City, which provides specific benefits.
- The data center provides easy access to the New York metro area, enhancing its customer appeal.
- The facility offers diverse network routes, allowing customers to connect to major hubs like New York, Ashburn, and Virginia Beach.
- The strategic location balances proximity and distance, providing a resilient option for business continuity and disaster recovery.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Benefits
- Discusses the importance of being within a specific distance (50-60 miles) from major markets for effective disaster recovery.
- The data center is far enough from areas like Essex and Hudson Counties to avoid direct impact from disasters, but it is close enough for quick access.
- The facility serves as a backup plan, eliminating points of network failure and providing a secure alternative during emergencies.
- The data center's higher elevation and hurricane-resistant design ensure it remains operational even during severe weather events.
Security and Preparedness Measures
- Emphasizes the data center's above-sea-level location, which makes it resistant to flooding and secure from natural disasters.
- The facility has two indoor generators and an on-site substation, ensuring an uninterrupted power supply during emergencies.
- The data center's design and infrastructure are tailored to withstand catastrophic events, providing high security and reliability.
- The team has taken measures to avoid the negative connotations of being in a blast zone, opting for a more neutral and reassuring description.
Resources
Watch the full podcast Ep. #32 Emily Newman, Marketing and PR Manager of NJFX | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast
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