BSNL and Dimention Data jointly launch Cloud Services for Indian SMBs

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Dimension Data have jointly announced the launch of their Enterprise Cloud Services in India. Based on Dimension Data's Managed Cloud Platform  (MCP), BSNL forays into the Enterprise Cloud services space through its Internet Data Centers (IDCs).

Based on a standardized architecture, the MCP offers enterprises the advantage of being able to support public, private and hybrid cloud models. All MCPs are enterprise-ready, offering multiple layers of security, administrative controls, highest availability SLAs, 24/7 phone support and integrated management capabilities.

R. K. Upadhyay, Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL, said, "The IDC and Cloud Services have not only enabled us to build and add new strategic capabilities to our portfolio, but it has also benefited our clients who can leverage our flexible sourcing options or simply host their entire IT assets within our secure environment and with expert care. The fact that we have already signed on 15 leading organizations is a clear indicator of the value we are delivering."

Kiran Bhagwanani, CEO, Dimension Data India, said, "India is a key market for Dimension Data and we continue to make significant investments here. Our partnership with BSNL to build the IDCs and offer world-class Cloud Services is a testimony to our commitment to the region. We offer a wide range of Cloud Services that support our clients at every step of their cloud journey, be it implementing private clouds or offering public cloud services, very often ending up with a hybrid model for enterprise clients."

Specifically architected for Large Enterprise needs, these services have already been acknowledged as Leaders in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud IaaS, and have more than 1,000 clients globally.