AboveNet Cloud Solutions

Overview of ATS:
ATS is a Dallas-based cloud computing provider. The company started with a simple goal—to build enterprise-level IT solutions for small and midsize businesses.

They achieved this by architecting solutions that take advantage of the latest innovations in virtualization and cloud based computing, enabling clients to enjoy Fortune 500-caliber IT functionality without the upfront infrastructure investment or internal staffing requirements.

Business Need:
Cloud Computing in Dallas is rapidly growing in popularity because it is a convenient, cost-effective way to add capacity or capabilities on demand, without having to invest in new infrastructure, license new software, or train personnel. Small to midsize businesses, in particular, are attracted to the advantages of migrating all or part of their IT infrastructure to the cloud.

But not all cloud based solutions are created equal. Some are more comprehensive than others. Some are more secure than others. And some are easier to implement than others.

To meet the diverse needs of its customers, ATS offers a variety of solutions, which they can customize based on a business’ specific requirements and objectives.

ATS was looking to extend the capabilities of their solutions, and specifically to provide a more secure, complex solution for private cloud computing that would enable them to grow with the customer.

Why ATS Chose AboveNet:
ATS needed a partner that could design a network which provided connectivity between ATS Cloud Services Data Center and their main corporate headquarter. ATS also wanted to have the ability to easily add on additional sites and increase bandwidth quickly to any location. AboveNet was able to custom design a Hub and Spoke network that connects ATS to their third party data center to power their cloud computing service and also connects that facility back to their main campus facilities.

AboveNet’s established expertise in providing robust, high bandwidth networks made it an obvious choice as the partner to provide ATS with the expanded level of security and the bandwidth to help ATS scale to meet the growing demands of its customer-base.

The AboveNet solution was also selected, because with it, ATS is now able to offer customers a differentiated, one stop shop solution for cloud computing.

AboveNet’s expansive footprint in the Dallas area and major metro markets across the U.S. also means ATS can grow with their customers.

AboveNet Solution:
ATS is using the AboveNet eHub solution.

AboveNet Service Benefits:
AboveNet focuses exclusively on the needs of the high bandwidth customer. As customers continue to move to the cloud, ATS will have the peace of mind to know that AboveNet’s network can handle the additional bandwidth requirements and easily scale.

AboveNet can quickly turn up bandwidth in rapid intervals and in some cases pre-position the network in order to stay ahead of the ATS customer’s growing bandwidth demand. This benefits ATS and its client-base by enabling them to be better equipped to plan and support future cloud computing projects and applications.

About AboveNet, Inc.
AboveNet, Inc. provides high bandwidth connectivity solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key network and IP services in and among top U.S. and European markets. AboveNet's network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial services, media, health care, retail and government.