09/07/2012 | 04:35am US/Eastern
Equinix EMEA data centers meet the highest security standards for
the European audio-visual industry
Equinix
Inc. (NASDAQ: EQIX), a provider of global data center services,
today announced that its EMEA International Business ExchangeTM
(IBX®) data centers have reached the necessary standard required to
receive FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft) certification, the key
data protection certification for the European film and broadcasting
industry.
To achieve accreditation an independent security survey was conducted in
Equinix’s LD5 London data center covering a full range of physical and
digital security measures. The accreditation adds an additional layer of
reassurance for Equinix customers in the content and digital media
industries, operating in addition to Equinix’s ISO 27001:2005, one of
the most widely-accepted certifications available for supporting
information and physical security and business continuity. The FACT
certification applies to all Equinix European facilities which currently
meet ISO 27001 standards, meaning that over 20 of Equinix’s European
data centers also qualify.
FACT is the leading representative trade body committed to protecting
the interests of the industry and was created to combat audio-visual
piracy on behalf of the UK’s film and broadcasting industry. The FACT
certification is subscribed to by leading audio-visual content producers
including BskyB, Universal Studios International, The Walt Disney
Company, Sony Pictures, The Premier League and The British Video
Association.
“FACT’s Certification Scheme is recognised as delivering a credible and
reliable way for content owners to ensure that their valuable
intellectual property is fully protected at every stage of its life
cycle,” said Peter O’Rourke, FACT Director of Intelligence
Investigations. “I am delighted to welcome Equinix, and trust they will
continue to be certified for many years to come.”
“Achieving FACT certification underlines our commitment to the European
content and digital media industry, currently a significant growth
driver for our business,” said Dick Theunissen, CMO, Equinix EMEA. “It
adds a sector-specific layer to our existing ISO security standards,
making it clear to content owners and handlers that Equinix takes their
security concerns seriously and can provide them with a turnkey
solution.”
About Equinix
Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EQIX) connects businesses with partners and
customers around the world through a global platform of high performance
data centers, containing dynamic ecosystems and the broadest choice of
networks. Platform Equinix connects more than 4,000 enterprises, cloud,
digital content and financial companies including more than 900 network
service providers to help them grow their businesses, improve
application performance and protect their vital digital assets. Equinix
operates in 38 strategic markets across the Americas, EMEA and
Asia-Pacific and continually invests in expanding its platform to power
customer growth. http://www.equinix.com.
About FACT
The Federation Against Copyright Theft is the UK’s leading trade
organisation established to protect and represent the interests of
audio-visual and sports rights owners against copyright and trademark
infringements. Established in 1983, FACT works closely with statutory
law enforcement agencies to combat the growth of online/internet based
piracy of film and other forms of broadcast material as well as the
continuing threat from pirate DVDs. More information: www.fact-uk.org.uk
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from
expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that
might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the
challenges of acquiring, operating and constructing IBX centers and
developing, deploying and delivering Equinix services; unanticipated
costs or difficulties relating to the integration of companies we have
acquired or will acquire into Equinix; a failure to receive significant
revenue from customers in recently built out or acquired data centers;
failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time to
time; competition from existing and new competitors; the ability to
generate sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay new or
outstanding indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key
customers; and other risks described from time to time in Equinix’s
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see
Equinix’s recent quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from
Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the
forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Equinix and IBX are registered trademarks of Equinix, Inc. International
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