Itasca Technology Exchange has invested resources in the development of some of the most state-of-the-art facilities and technology infrastructure in the region and in the state. ITE partnered with leaders in the telecommunications and data services industries to facilitate a highly reliable, redundant, secure and robust network and collocation environment to enable highly data-intensive companies to maintain and grow critical systems that support the development of their business. The ITE Data and Network Services model is superior in reliability, security, access and design:
Reliable
- dedicated power source to the data center backed up with:
- two Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units
- permanent onsite natural gas generator
Secure
- secured network server and UPS rooms
- secured collocation cabinets
- access control and security system for unescorted access via proximity card and around-the-clock access monitoring
- security and monitoring system for various trouble alarm conditions including fire, environmental control, access alarms, AC power fail, UPS/generator alarms
Access
- fully fiber-based connectivity directly to the provider POP via DS3
- network powered by recently updated Cisco equipment
- served by several SONET based transit providers and dark fiber access allows customers to provision WAN links to other offices, partners, or peering points as needed
- redundant connectivity via Enventis' vast data network
Design
- collocation facility designed specifically for its purpose
- infrastructure considered well before the facility buildout
- FM200 clean agent, fire suppression system
- air sampling and environmental control systems
- dedicated facility HVAC
- fully grounded anti-static floor base