Strategic alliance gives Element Critical’s IT, cloud and interconnection services customers access to Comcast Business’ advanced network infrastructure
Around 94% of businesses today are leveraging cloud services in one form or another. At the same time, less than half are still using on-premises, corporate data centers. These days, business leaders are increasingly choosing third-party data centers for their IT solutions. The key point? Corporations leveraging third-party data center providers need more than space, power and cooling. They also require high-speed, low latency and secure network solutions that can help drive them to new heights.
And that’s where Element Critical, one of the fastest-growing data center service providers in the United States, and Comcast Business are stepping up to the plate. Thanks to a new partnership announced today, businesses located in Element Critical’s data center facilities can now enjoy direct access to Comcast Business’ advanced, fully redundant fiber-based network backbone, and fast, reliable connectivity and telecommunications services. Comcast Business customers reciprocally benefit from Element Critical’s hybrid, secure, cloud and colocation services in Austin, Houston, Chicago and the Silicon Valley.
“As businesses move increasingly beyond traditional on-premises setups, they’re looking for data centers that can provide secure cloud, colocation and IT services that can help keep their brands safe and relevant in a digitally transformed world,” says Steve Weaver, CRO of Element Critical. “Access to Comcast’s modern network infrastructure within our data centers is a massive part of that equation, because it adds the network connectivity piece to bring it all together. Comcast Business is the ideal partner for us and our customers as we look toward the future, together.”
With the partnership complete, Comcast can now provide Element Critical’s customers Internet speeds up to 100 Gigabits per second (Gbps), along with a wide range of state-of-the-art telecommunications services, including:
- Ethernet
- Advanced Voice
- Global serviceability coverage
- UCaaS (Unified communications, from chat and file sharing to video conferencing in over a single, cloud-based platform)
- SDWAN (virtual architecture that allows businesses to securely connect users to applications)
- Managed Networking
- Cybersecurity services
In addition, having access to Comcast’s network has the potential to increase Element Critical customers’ reach and competitive positioning by giving them access to ultra fast, reliable network solutions.
“Comcast has invested heavily in its network, and we’re constantly expanding our reach through strategic proactive investments designed to help spur economic growth in established and growing business markets, including those in which Element Critical operates,” says Jeff Cobb, Regional Vice President of Comcast Business. “Our advanced network provides increased bandwidth, allowing businesses to accomplish more, including accessing more applications and services in the cloud; accommodating large numbers of employees working at home, in the field and in the workplace; and exchanging large amounts of data.”
In many ways, this alliance isn’t just a win for the two providers. It’s a game-changer for businesses as they strive to meet the ever-increasing digital demands of their customers and partners.
For more information about Element Critical, visit elementcritical.com.
