Data Storage Corporation’s CloudFirst Subsidiary Enters Strategic Partnership with Brightsolid for Expanded IBM Cloud Solutions in Scotland
Data Storage 's subsidiary CloudFirst Europe has formed a strategic partnership with Brightsolid, a Scottish data center provider. The collaboration aims to expand CloudFirst's presence in the UK market and enhance service delivery in Scotland. Brightsolid's Tier 3 data centers will host CloudFirst's IBM cloud solutions, combining CloudFirst's managed services with Brightsolid's regional expertise and client network. This partnership enables Brightsolid to offer expanded IBM cloud products to its existing client base while strengthening CloudFirst's market reach in Scotland and the UK.
Data Storage ha stretto una partnership strategica con Brightsolid, un fornitore di data center scozzese. La collaborazione mira ad espandere la presenza di CloudFirst nel mercato britannico e a migliorare la fornitura dei servizi in Scozia. I data center di Tier 3 di Brightsolid ospiteranno le soluzioni cloud IBM di CloudFirst, combinando i servizi gestiti di CloudFirst con l'esperienza regionale e la rete clienti di Brightsolid. Questa partnership consente a Brightsolid di offrire prodotti cloud IBM ampliati alla sua base clienti esistente, rafforzando al contempo la portata di mercato di CloudFirst in Scozia e nel Regno Unito.
Data Storage ha formado una asociación estratégica con Brightsolid, un proveedor de centros de datos escocés. La colaboración tiene como objetivo ampliar la presencia de CloudFirst en el mercado del Reino Unido y mejorar la entrega de servicios en Escocia. Los centros de datos de Nivel 3 de Brightsolid albergarán las soluciones en la nube de IBM de CloudFirst, combinando los servicios gestionados de CloudFirst con la experiencia regional y la red de clientes de Brightsolid. Esta asociación permite a Brightsolid ofrecer productos de nube de IBM ampliados a su base de clientes existente, al tiempo que fortalece el alcance de mercado de CloudFirst en Escocia y el Reino Unido.
데이터 저장소는 스코틀랜드 데이터 센터 제공업체인 Brightsolid와 전략적 파트너십을 체결했습니다. 이 협력은 CloudFirst의 영국 시장 진출을 확대하고 스코틀랜드에서의 서비스 제공을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. Brightsolid의 Tier 3 데이터 센터는 CloudFirst의 IBM 클라우드 솔루션을 호스팅하며, CloudFirst의 관리 서비스와 Brightsolid의 지역 전문성 및 클라이언트 네트워크를 결합합니다. 이 파트너십을 통해 Brightsolid는 기존 고객층에 확대된 IBM 클라우드 제품을 제공할 수 있으며, CloudFirst는 스코틀랜드와 영국에서의 시장 범위를 강화할 수 있습니다.
Data Storage a formé un partenariat stratégique avec Brightsolid, un fournisseur écossais de centres de données. Cette collaboration vise à élargir la présence de CloudFirst sur le marché britannique et à améliorer la prestation de services en Écosse. Les centres de données de niveau 3 de Brightsolid accueilleront les solutions cloud IBM de CloudFirst, combinant les services gérés de CloudFirst avec l'expertise régionale et le réseau client de Brightsolid. Ce partenariat permet à Brightsolid d'offrir des produits cloud IBM élargis à sa clientèle existante tout en renforçant la portée de CloudFirst en Écosse et au Royaume-Uni.
Data Storage hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Brightsolid, einem schottischen Anbieter von Rechenzentren, gebildet. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, die Präsenz von CloudFirst im britischen Markt auszubauen und die Servicebereitstellung in Schottland zu verbessern. Die Tier-3-Rechenzentren von Brightsolid werden die IBM-Cloudlösungen von CloudFirst hosten und kombinieren die verwalteten Dienste von CloudFirst mit Brightsolids regionaler Expertise und Kundennetzwerk. Diese Partnerschaft ermöglicht es Brightsolid, erweiterte IBM-Cloud-Produkte seiner bestehenden Kundenbasis anzubieten und gleichzeitig die Reichweite von CloudFirst in Schottland und im Vereinigten Königreich zu stärken.
- Strategic expansion into the Scottish market through partnership with established data center provider
- Access to Tier 3 standard data centers enhancing service reliability and security
- Expansion of addressable market through Brightsolid's existing client network
- Geographic diversification of service offerings in the UK
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This strategic partnership represents a calculated expansion move into the Scottish market, leveraging Brightsolid's established presence and Tier 3 data centers. The deal enhances Data Storage 's market reach in the UK, particularly targeting the lucrative IBM Power systems segment. While the immediate financial impact isn't quantified, the partnership creates new revenue streams through cross-selling opportunities.
The collaboration's key strengths lie in geographical expansion, infrastructure enhancement and market access. CloudFirst gains local credibility and infrastructure while Brightsolid expands its service portfolio. However, success will depend on effective integration and market penetration in a competitive cloud services landscape.
MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) (“DSC” and the “Company”), a premier provider of diverse business continuity solutions for disaster-recovery, cloud infrastructure, cyber-security, and IT automation, for IBM Power systems including IBMi and AIX, today announced that its subsidiary, CloudFirst Europe, has entered into a strategic partnership with Brightsolid, a premier data center provider based in Scotland and part of the DC Thomson group. This collaboration marks a significant step in CloudFirst’s expansion strategy across the UK and positions the Company to better serve clients in Scotland.
Brightsolid, known for its top-tier data centers in Scotland, is one of the key UK-based partners that CloudFirst Europe has engaged with as part of its commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and redundant cloud solutions. These data centers meet Tier 3 standards, ensuring optimal levels of security, availability, and reliability. The partnership aligns both companies’ strategic goals, as CloudFirst Europe brings a portfolio of complementary IBM cloud products and services that Brightsolid will now be able to offer its extensive client base. By combining CloudFirst Europe’s full service cloud solutions with Brightsolid’s regional expertise and client network, the partnership provides a robust suite of services for both new and existing customers.
“CloudFirst skillset in managed IBM Cloud Solutions enables us to bring a more comprehensive suite of cloud solutions to our clients,” said Tony Capper, Sales Director at Brightsolid. “By combining our data center expertise with CloudFirst’s IBM cloud products, we’re positioned to deliver exceptional value, security, and reliability to businesses across Scotland and the UK. This collaboration not only expands the options available to our clients but also strengthens our commitment to supporting digital transformation in the region.”
“Brightsolid’s dedication to quality and reliability aligns perfectly with our values at CloudFirst,” added, Hal Schwartz, President of CloudFirst. “Brightsolid’s data centers were selected not only for their exceptional quality but also for their geographic positioning and client reach. Our partnerships with multiple UK data centers, including Brightsolid, are structured to maximize customer engagement across different verticals and regions, creating access to a broader addressable market. We look forward to working closely with the Brightsolid team for years to come.”
About Data Storage Corporation
Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) is a leading provider of fully managed cloud hosting, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, IT automation, and voice & data solutions. With strategic technical investments in multiple regions, DTST serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, in sectors such as government, education, and healthcare. Focused on the fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar cloud hosting and business continuity market. DTST is recognized as a stable and emerging growth leader in cloud infrastructure, support and the migration of data to the cloud. Our regional data centers across North America enable us to deliver sustainable services through recurring subscription agreements.
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