Gen-i to build new $10.5m Christchurch datacentre
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Gen-i is planning to build its third Christchurch datacentre at Christchurch International Airport
By Computerworld staff | Auckland | Monday, 1 October, 2012 | 24 Comments
Gen-i has announced it will partner with Christchurch International Airport and Canterbury-based Data Centre Design and Build Limited (DCDB) to deliver a new $10.5 million datacentre in Christchurch.
Gen-i says the agreement will provide it with a datacentre on the Christchurch International Airport campus, through a lease agreement with landowner CIAL. CIAL will also construct the datacentre building to Gen-i specifications.
DCDB will contribute specialist datacentre mechanical and electrical design and fit-out services, and testing and commissioning of the new facility to ensure it meets functional requirements.
Gen-i says its new datacentre will be built to the latest building code and seismic standards on a site at Perimeter Road, chosen for its geological stability relative to the wider Christchurch area.
The 1000 square metre facility is due to open in mid-2013. Gen-i says it will be carrier neutral and have the capacity to house up to 180 racks across two data halls.
According to Gen-i the new datacentre will complement the company’s two existing Christchurch datacentres in Hereford Street and Hillmorton, and will help to meet increased demand from clients looking to relocate their infrastructure.
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Define 'partner' please.....
I wonder how real this is.....that horrible word 'partner' can mean so much or so little.
I suspect in this case gen-i is just a reseller, rather than involved on a risk and return basis.
Did anyone at Computerworld attempt to clarify the extent to which gen-i is actually involved? Perhaps someone from gen-i would like to comment or a journo could even right gen-i to get the deets on this gen-i post.
Posted by Anonymous at 10:45:20 on October 3, 2012
I suspect in this case gen-i is just a reseller, rather than involved on a risk and return basis.
Did anyone at Computerworld attempt to clarify the extent to which gen-i is actually involved? Perhaps someone from gen-i would like to comment or a journo could even right gen-i to get the deets on this gen-i post.
Posted by Anonymous at 10:45:20 on October 3, 2012
Define 'partner' please.....
Ok, here is what i think the deal is...
1. The DC cost 30m which is about right for the quoted size if its a true tier 4
2. If 1=true then 12m would cover around 30%, esp when capital cost of land included
3. Gen-i would then have 30% of capacity for their customers.
Hope this helps.
Posted by Matt at 8:03:26 on October 4, 2012
1. The DC cost 30m which is about right for the quoted size if its a true tier 4
2. If 1=true then 12m would cover around 30%, esp when capital cost of land included
3. Gen-i would then have 30% of capacity for their customers.
Hope this helps.
Posted by Matt at 8:03:26 on October 4, 2012
Define 'partner' please.....
It won't be Tier4. Credibility instantly dilutes when something that can't be done in NZ is claimed.
Posted by Anonymous at 9:34:25 on October 14, 2012
Posted by Anonymous at 9:34:25 on October 14, 2012
Define 'partner' please.....
Of course not. This is how publishing works, they will ring up companies for advertising space. They get it then let said company do whatever on their advertising mediums...
"http://www.gen-i.co.nz/about/newsandevents/Pages/Gen-i-to-invest-in-new-Christchurch-data-centre.aspx"
Posted by Anonymous at 12:31:40 on October 3, 2012
"http://www.gen-i.co.nz/about/newsandevents/Pages/Gen-i-to-invest-in-new-Christchurch-data-centre.aspx"
Posted by Anonymous at 12:31:40 on October 3, 2012
The hate.
What is with the Gen-i hate?
Posted by Anonymous at 14:03:13 on October 2, 2012
Posted by Anonymous at 14:03:13 on October 2, 2012
The hate.
Dont worry about it. we hate every IT company. I have not seen a news item about ANY IT company with people not moaning about it.
Posted by Anonymous at 17:31:33 on October 2, 2012
Posted by Anonymous at 17:31:33 on October 2, 2012
The hate.
This is love compared to what needs to be written down.
Posted by Anonymous at 14:29:26 on October 2, 2012
Posted by Anonymous at 14:29:26 on October 2, 2012
The hate.
Why is that? They don't seem to be that bad, they're just another IT Vendor.
Posted by Anonymous at 16:53:25 on October 2, 2012
Posted by Anonymous at 16:53:25 on October 2, 2012
The hate.
then you don't know what you are talking about.
Posted by Anonymous at 17:16:11 on October 2, 2012
Posted by Anonymous at 17:16:11 on October 2, 2012
The hate.
It would be nice if you could provide reasons on why "gen-i is bad". I've worked for them before and had no problems.
Posted by Anonymous at 13:39:06 on October 3, 2012
Posted by Anonymous at 13:39:06 on October 3, 2012
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