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Innovative Secure Data Center TC4 Opens in Tokyo

Tokyo has just welcomed the launch of the advanced "Secure Data Center TC4," a project spearheaded by Secom Trust Systems, a subsidiary of Secom Co., Ltd. Located in Shinjuku and presided over by President Tatsuya Nishimura, this state-of-the-art facility begins its services on October 1st, 2023.

Cutting-Edge Features of the Secure Data Center TC4

The new data center is a significant addition to the cloud services landscape, boasting a capacity of 1,000 racks that cater to a wide range of customer requirements, from housing to colocation services. Notably, it provides comprehensive hybrid cloud solutions tailored to meet various business challenges, blending on-premises, public cloud, and private cloud services into a cohesive offering.

Accessible through the Tokyo West Access Point of "AT TOKYO Business eXchange (ATBeX)," which also launches on the same day, the data center enables quicker and more secure connections to major cloud services.

Advanced Security Measures

A standout feature of the Secure Data Center TC4 is its high-level security, a trademark of the Secom group. Utilizing both physical and cyber security measures, the center operates with a 24/7 staffed operation to protect valuable customer data against evolving threats while allowing businesses to focus on their core activities.

1. Secom AI Camera & Behavior Detection System: Integrated original systems detect inappropriate activities around cameras and can identify incidents such as falls, medical emergencies, violence, and vandalism.
2. Security Robot "cocobo": This AI-driven robot takes over patrol and inspection duties, acting as an essential part of the center's security paradigm.
3. Body Scanners & X-Ray Testing: These technologies play a crucial role in preventing unauthorized external media and suspicious items from being brought into the facility, even detecting devices as small as USBs.
4. Attack Surface Assessment: Security engineers perform thorough investigations of public-facing IT assets to identify potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors.

Seamless Hybrid Cloud Connectivity

The AT TOKYO-provided cloud connection services enable customers to seamlessly align their IT environments with megacloud solutions. This integration fosters a rapid deployment of a hybrid cloud framework, optimizing operational flexibility and efficiency.

Exceptional Reliability

The Secure Data Center TC4 is strategically located within a 30-minute radius of downtown Tokyo, situated on stable ground that minimizes risks from earthquakes and liquefaction. The facility is designed to withstand seismic activities of up to magnitude 7 and features:

• - A floor weight tolerance greater than 1.5 tons/m² and an earthquake-resistant structure.
• - Dual substation connections with backup provisions, including emergency generators and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, ensuring the continuity of operations.

Commitment to Environmental Sustainability

Demonstrating a strong commitment to ecological principles, the Secure Data Center TC4 operates using 100% renewable energy sources, leveraging solar, wind, and geothermal power for its operations. Notably, the facility combines various renewable energy values, ensuring its energy consumption is truly sustainable and carbon-neutral.

• - Green landscaping has been deployed on rooftops and walls to enhance cooling efficiency by blocking direct sunlight.

Facility Overview

The Secure Data Center TC4 comprises four above-ground levels and one basement level, with a total floor area of 8,502 m², supporting a substantial electric capacity of 10 megawatts and an impressive rack count of approximately 1,000 units.

As digital data becomes increasingly critical, the addition of the Secure Data Center TC4 exemplifies how companies are pushing the boundaries of security technology while actively contributing to a sustainable future.