REYKJAVIK, ICELAND - Sardina Systems, Vespertec, and Borealis Data Center announced the launch of IceCloud Integrated Services, an integrated IT solution that simplifies operations, offers optimized pricing, and is powered by 100% sustainable energy. By uniting, these three industry leaders have built a highly customizable cloud solution that exceeds enterprise requirements for a low-cost scalable platform to run cloud-native workloads, including bare metal and industry lowest storage, as well as generative AI. 

The partners have built a fully operational proof-of-concept cloud environment available for customers to trial. Hosted at a Borealis Data Center campus in Iceland and powered entirely by sustainable, renewable energy, the cloud is built using FishOS, Sardina’s award-winning OpenStack, with both block and object storage using Ceph. 

The three companies are each leaders in their field, contributing expertise to offer IceCloud Integrated Services: 

Sardina Systems, a prominent European software developer, contributes its award-winning FishOS cloud platform with comprehensive professional services and technical support, and an exceptional high-performance computing experience. 

Vespertec, experts in high-performance data center infrastructure, provides competitively priced, vendor-neutral hardware, and dedicated project management and troubleshooting. 

Borealis Data Center, a leading data center company with facilities in Iceland and Finland, utilize 100% renewable, zero-waste, and low-cost energy for sustainable computing. The IceCloud Integrated Services solution will be based in Iceland. Borealis Data Center is the only data center company in Iceland to hold ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 27017 (Cloud), and ISO 27018 (GDPR) certifications.  

This approach guarantees reliability and operational efficiency, dramatically reducing environmental impact to help medium and large enterprises meet their ESG reporting obligations whilst also offering a lower-cost cloud solution. 

The launch of IceCloud Integrated Services represents a significant step forward in sustainable computing. As economic pressures and environmental challenges pose conflicting demands on businesses, IceCloud eliminates this dilemma. By leveraging Iceland's 100% renewable energy, we are not only reducing the environmental impact of intensive workloads but also offering a cost-effective solution for enterprises looking to scale their operations responsibly. - Kristófer Andri Kristinsson, Director of Sales and Products, Borealis Data Center

This launch is a pivotal piece in Borealis Data Center’s exciting growth path. With the introduction of IceCloud Integrated Services, Borealis not only enhances its portfolio of sustainable and efficient cloud solutions but also solidifies its position as a leader in the data center industry. This initiative sets the stage for future advancements and expansion in the realm of AI, high-performance computing, and cloud services.    

We are thrilled to bring our FishOS cloud platform into this powerful collaboration. IceCloud Integrated Services offers enterprises a unique combination of sustainability, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring that our clients can meet their growing demands without compromising on their environmental goals. - Kenneth Tan, Executive Director at Sardina Systems

IceCloud Integrated Services is available with a risk-free trial. Before committing, customers can test-drive the solution with a complimentary, ready-to-use system pre-configured at Borealis Data Center.   

Partnering with Sardina Systems and Borealis Data Center allows us to deliver a truly bespoke and robust cloud solution. IceCloud Integrated Services combines top-tier hardware, cutting-edge software, and renewable energy to provide enterprises with a reliable, high-performance platform tailored to their specific needs. - Philip Kaye, Co-Founder and Director at Vespertec

A Unified Solution for Diverse Industries 
 
The solution is specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of sectors, including finance, logistics, media, telecommunications, healthcare, research, and bioinformatics – all of which can benefit from IceCloud’s ability to handle time-critical workloads. 
 
Key Advantages of IceCloud Integrated Services 

1. Single Point of Contact: Simplifies management with a dedicated contact person for all needs. 

2. Sustainability: Leverages Iceland’s natural cooling and 100% renewable energy, aligning with global sustainability goals. 
3. Streamlined Integration: Provides a unified solution encompassing hardware, software, and data warehousing in one package. 

4. GDPR and EU data privacy compliant. Ensures that all data processing and storage meet stringent regulations, providing peace of mind for businesses and protecting user data integrity in the cloud. 

Ideal Use Cases 

IceCloud Integrated Services is made to support various cloud computing, storage, backup, and managed services needs, including: 

• Disaster recovery

• Batch processing

• Simulations

• Development and testing 

• Various data operations and computations

How IceCloud Integrated Services Is Delivered 

Step 1: Initial Communication. Customers interact with a representative who handles hardware, software, and data warehousing needs, ensuring smooth operations and quick issue resolution. 

Step 2: Solution Design. The expert provider team conducts dedicated consulting sessions to design a solution that is aligned with customer’s specific system requirements and workload. 

Step 3: Cost Proposal. Customers receive a package proposal with the best combination of hardware, software configuration, network, data center services, and logistics – all at optimized cost. 

Step 4: Risk-Free Trial. Before committing, customers can test-drive the solution with a complimentary, ready-to-use system pre-configured at Borealis Data Center. 

Step 5: Fast Deployment. Software is deployed automatically within one day, ensuring that the solution is up and running quickly in the 100% green-powered data center.  

For more details about IceCloud Integrated Services and how to contact us regarding your system needs, visit our webpage.

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About Borealis Data Center 
Borealis Data Center builds and operates sustainable data centers in Iceland and Finland, powered by 100% renewable energy. Our secure, carrier-neutral facilities offer swift time-to-market and tailored solutions for AI/HPC. 

About Vespertec 
Vespertec is renowned for its global expertise in high-performance data center infrastructures by offering competitive prices on vendor-neutral hardware. They excel in dedicated project management and thorough troubleshooting, ensuring industry-specific needs are met. 

About Sardina Systems 
Sardina Systems, a leading European software developer and vendor, offers the award-winning FishOS cloud platform, providing professional services and technical support tailored for large-scale data centers

For media inquiries, please contact Borealis Data Center Director of Marketing & Communications, Blake Greene at [email protected].