DJ ROSTELECOM PJSC: Rostelecom launches a new Tier III data center in Saint-Petersburg for 800 racks
ROSTELECOM PJSC (RKMD)
ROSTELECOM PJSC: Rostelecom launches a new Tier III data center in
Saint-Petersburg for 800 racks
08-Dec-2020 / 14:00 MSK
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Rostelecom launches a new Tier III data center in Saint-Petersburg for 800
racks
Moscow, Russia - December 8, 2020 - Rostelecom Group (MOEX: RTKM, RTKMP;
OTCQX: ROSYY), the largest integrated digital service provider in Russia,
today announces the launch of a new data center in Saint-Petersburg. With
the capability to deliver 7,400 kW of power, it will accommodate a total
area of 4,266 sqm to serve 800 client racks spread across four sections.
The new data-center meets the Tier III standards for infrastructure
functionality and capacity. With all reserved infrastructure systems in
place, it allows for uninterrupted maintenance thanks to independent
continuous electricity supply and better connectivity, to meet the
performance levels businesses depend on.
Pavel Kaplunov, Vice President for Cloud Services, commented: "The new data
canter in St-Pete will become another regional hub of our expanded data
center network across the entire country. Our new clients will enjoy a whole
range of services including colocation, IaaS and other solutions, that have
proved successful in Moscow.. The enhanced data centre capacity will be
particularly relevant to existing clients by ensuring regional reservation
and supporting post-emergency recovery. All data center services will be
delivered according to the unified Uptime Institute standards."
The new St-Pete data centre has marked the third consecutive launch in 2020,
following the commissioning earlier this year, of two new data centres in
Moscow for 700 racks. Today, Rostelecom's total capacity has reached 12.2k
racks. In 2021, Rostelecom plans to continue further expansion of its
regional networks of high-performing Tier III data centers by launching
sites in Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg. The first queue of the Moscow Tier
IV data center is also expected to be commissioned in the short term.
Further information is available at
https://www.company.rt.ru/en/ir/news_calendar/ [1].
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Rostelecom [2] is the largest integrated digital services and products
provider, operating in all segments of the telecommunications market in
Russia. The Company serves millions of households, state and private
enterprises across the country.
Rostelecom is Russia's undisputed market leader, providing high-speed
Internet access and pay-TV. The total number of broadband users stands at
over 13.4 mln users, it has more than 10.7 mln pay-TV customers, over 5.8
mln of which are subscribed to Rostelecom's IPTV services. Tele2 Russia, a
Rostelecom subsidiary, is a major player in the mobile market with over 44
mln subscribers and the industry-leading NPS, a customer satisfaction
benchmark.
The Group is the leading provider of telecommunications services to
government bodies and corporates of all levels.
Rostelecom is a key strategic innovator that provides solutions in the
following fields: E-Government, cybersecurity, data-centers and cloud
computing, biometry, healthcare, education and housing & utility services.
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covered by the safe harbours created thereby.
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? Assessment of PAO Rostelecom's (the Company) future operating and
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flows and related factors;
? The Company's plans to take ownership stakes in other organisations;
? the Company's anticipated capital expenditures and plans to construct
and modernize its network;
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practices;
? the Company's expectations as to its position in the telecommunications
market and forecasts on the development of the market segments within
which the Company operates;
? economic outlook and industry trends;
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telecommunications industry and assessment of impact of regulatory
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other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from
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uncertainties and other factors include:
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in Russia as well as changes in global economic conditions;
? risks relating to Russian legislation, regulation and taxation,
including laws, regulations, decrees and decisions governing the Russian
telecommunications industry, securities industry as well as currency and
exchange controls relating to Russian entities and their official
interpretation by regulatory bodies;
? risks relating to the Company, including the achievement of the
anticipated results, levels of profitability and growth, ability to create
and meet demand for the Company's services including their promotions, and
the ability of the Company to remain competitive in a liberalized
telecommunications market;
? technological risks associated with the functioning and development of
the telecommunications infrastructure, technological innovations as well
as the convergence of technologies;
? other risks and uncertainties. For a more detailed discussion of these
and other factors, see the Company's Annual Report and the Company's other
public filings.
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events, except as may be required under applicable laws.
ISIN: US7785291078
Category Code: MSCM
TIDM: RKMD
LEI Code: 2534001D752JPNM0H170
Sequence No.: 89261
EQS News ID: 1153588
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