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KDDI opens data center in RussiaNov 06, 2012 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- KDDI Corporation, a provider of mobile communications services, including voice, data services, and mobile WIMAX services, has announced the opening of a data center central Moscow. This marks the company's first data center in Russia. growing client base and development into emerging markets, marking the 45th global TELEHOUSE data center. In partnership with local colocation operator Dataspace, the new TELEHOUSE MOSCOW data center is located within their 6,200 square meters site in Sharikopodshipnikovskaya. TELEHOUSE MOSCOW will be managed by Telehouse International Corp. of Europe Ltd. in London Docklands and KDDI's Russian operations will be managing all internal cabling by multilingual staff. Hiroshi Kobayashi, Managing Director of Telehouse International Corp of Europe Ltd and KDDI Europe, said: "We recognize Russia as a key emerging market due to its substantial internet growth and the rapid progress of Moscow's IT infrastructure, establishing the capital as a potential major data center hub within eastern Europe. "We intend long-term investment with our TELEHOUSE business in Russia. Our experience and relationships within the local market will enable us to play a key role in Moscow's international ICT development." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon |