Global Relay Data Centers

SAS 70 type 2

Global Relay deploys true enterprise systems, servers and storage architecture with clustered, fully redundant configurations throughout with automatic fail-overs, eliminating or minimizing single points of failure. Verizon and CentriLogic host Global Relay's complex, mirrored Data Center storage infrastructure in two highly reliable, SAS 70 Type II world-class data center facilities to offer East and West Coast data redundancy.

In order to address compliance, availability and business continuity needs, Global Relay's messaging environment mirrors data between geographically dispersed data centers in real time. Global Relay relies on Verizon's global Internet backbone and fully integrated and seamlessly connected networks, with telco-grade reliability, to deliver these mission-critical messaging services to its customers world-wide in real-time. With direct access to one of the world's fastest, most expansive and most scalable IP networks, Global Relay is able to offer true enterprise-level global availability.

Unique and extensive validation of Global Relay Data Center controls is provided by the KPMG Report entitled, Business, Operational & Security Controls for Global Relay Services. This comprehensive third party validation is very unique in the hosted messaging industry, and represents an ongoing investment in our customers and partners. More information about the Report is available here.

Verizon

Global Relay Data Center security consists of:

  • Mirrored East Coast and West Coast Data Centers in world-class facilities
  • Physically secured with 24x7x365 uniformed guard service
  • Secure biometric readers and electronic key access at Data Center entrances
  • Physical access to Data Centers limited solely to Global Relay employees whose duties require access
  • Closed circuit video surveillance cameras and alarm systems throughout Data Centers and building
  • Monitored from a secure control room accessible only to authorized Facility personnel
  • All environmental control systems monitored and controlled locally and remotely monitored
  • Redundant facility HVAC cooling systems
  • FM-200 Gas Fire Suppression systems linked to a pre-action sprinklers
  • High sensitivity, early warning smoke detection systems
  • Redundant power utilizing uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
  • Redundant 100mb MCI connectivity