Tuesday, 1 April 2008

Fujitsu Opens Data Center in Thailand

Fujitsu Systems Business (Thailand), an affiliate of Fujitsu Limited has opened a new data center in Bangkok, offering services to Japanese companies doing business in Thailand.

The newly constructed data center is said to be equipped with a wide range of prevention features, including fire and water-leak detection systems.

Main and spare power lines, UPS (uninterruptible power supply), and an on-site power generator will assure continuous systems operation even in the event of trouble, giving the center the flexibility to respond to demanding and diverse customer requirements.

Fujitsu said this was a strategic move seeing that Thailand is quickly emerging as a regional manufacturing hub as more Japanese companies set up local operations in the country. The business environment is developing rapidly as a result of the establishment of investment rules and the liberalization of the services sector, and this is expected to encourage more Japanese corporations to invest in Thailand.

Also, with the growing importance placed on business continuity, companies today need to ensure that their information systems remain operational under any condition. Operational risks, such as electrical service being disrupted by floods or typhoons, have become more apparent, and maintaining the quality and continuity of electrical and communications lines for stable systems operations is a top priority for Japanese companies with facilities in Thailand.

Fujitsu has established data centers in other parts of the region including Singapore and Malaysia.