DBR360 CASE STUDY

PARTNERING WITH

DIGITAL REALTY

TO OFFER CUSTOMIZED

CLOUD SOLUTIONS

DBR360 is a leading managed service provider that integrates advanced networking technologies and virtualization infrastructure into private and public cloud solutions. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, DBR360 designs, builds and runs cloud, private network and IT infrastructures for enterprises, service providers and system integrators. DBR360’s unique capabilities incorporate our virtual data center environment, distributed carrier gateway deployments and professional service organization to deliver high performance, secure, scalable and cost-effective continuity between the application and the underlying network.

The Challenge:

Businesses are increasingly turning to data centers to serve as the starting

point for the implementation of a cloud strategy for storage, security, and

increased efficiency. Gartner, a leading IT research company, recently

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Businesses are increasingly turning to data centers to serve as the starting point for the

implementation of a cloud strategy for storage, security, and increased efficiency.

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announced that worldwide enterprise

public cloud service spending will reach

$207 Billion by 2016. The continued growth

of IT spending in today’s environment

underlines the desire of businesses to

go into a secure facility and have a cloud

strategy up and running.

“We provide infrastructure as service for

customized platforms along with industry-

leading orchestration engine, managed

network services and back-end storage.

Our need for leveraging a robust network

infrastructure into the cloud served as a

natural fit for Digital Realty’s high density

network interconnection services,” said

Anthony Lobretto, Vice President of

Engineering and Technology Solutions

for DBR360. “Most cloud providers offer

network connectivity limited to access over

the Internet.

“Many of our customers require private

networks that would provide greater levels

of performance, security and integration

with their existing corporate networks.

Oftentimes the network aspect of cloud

computing is overlooked.”

The Solution:CThe partnership with DBR360 came at an exciting cross-roads for Digital Realty. In early 2013, Digital Realty took

full control of their NJR2 facility located at 100 Delawanna Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey. The facility is one of

the most robust colocation centers in the New York City metro area with a full 2N power configuration and ample

telecommunication alternatives.

In addition, Digital Realty is nearing completion on their new facility located on the Clifton campus, NJR3, an

energy efficient and purpose-built Cloud Connection Center that will offer customized, high power density s

olutions for various business sizes across all industries and solidify Digital Realty’s cloud service offerings in the

Anthony Lobretto VP, Engineering & Technology Solutions DBR360 ”

Most cloud providers offer network connect-ivity limited to access over the Internet. Many of our customers require private networks that would provide greater levels of performance, security and integration with their existing corporate networks. Oftentimes the network aspect of cloud computing is overlooked.

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New York and New Jersey markets. The three-story, flagship data center adds 215,000 gross sq.ft. of high power

density, energy efficient space and more than 100,000 sq.ft. of market-leading, customizable colocation space to

meet the growing requirements of global customers for heavily networked, outsourced solutions.

Like all of Digital Realty data centers, the

Digital Realty Clifton Campus is a managed,

carrier-neutral, secure environment for

enterprises, digital media and bio-pharm

companies, financial services, network

providers and carriers. The expanded

campus provides Digital Realty and DBR360

customers with access to an end-to-end

cloud and network infrastructure service

for IT organizations with enterprise class

performance.

The two facilities on the campus create a

unique location that allows a client to establish

physical redundancy in two completely

separate infrastructures and yet managed

by the same data center operator within the

same secure perimeter and now can employ

customized cloud solutions as well. DBR360’s

service leverages Digital Realty Connect

Portfolio, to rapidly provide customized

cloud-service options within both facilities.

DBR360’s tailored options reflect the need of

customers to have flexibility when deciding

upon application service providers, and cloud

architectures.””

Our need for leveraging a robust network infrastructure into the cloud served as a natural fit for Digital Realty’s high density network interconnection services.Anthony Lobretto VP, Engineering & Technology Solutions DBR360

“Partnering with DBR360 on this endeavor enhances Digital Realty’s role as a cloud enabler. The breadth of

network and cloud service providers within our facilities is a distinguishing advantage,” said John Freimuth, Digital

Realty’s General Manager of Cloud and Enterprise Solutions. “In many cases we have seen cloud providers lock

their clients into a small set network solutions. That’s not what we do. We are carrier agnostic by every sense of the

word. Some clients have preexisting relationships with carriers, and the flexibility of our network combined with the

customized solutions offered by DBR360, allows us to mirror our customers network architecture to their specific

needs within our facility.”

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About Digital RealtyDigital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data

center and colocation strategies of more than

1,000 firms across its secure, network-rich

portfolio of data centers located throughout

North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Digital Realty’s clients include domestic and

international companies of all sizes, ranging

from financial services, cloud and information

technology services, to manufacturing, energy,

gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

www.digitalrealty.com

The facility is one of the most robust colocation centers in the New York City metro area with a full 2N power configuration and ample telecommu-nication alternatives.