Telstra Europe successfully completes ‘black building’ power failure simulation test

Telstra Europe, one of the UK ’s leading alternative business telephony and data service providers, completed the successful execution of a total shutdown of operations at its Hosting Centre in London Docklands on Easter Weekend 15th-16th April. The ‘black building’ simulation enables Telstra to test the resilience of its business continuity capabilities at its state-of-the-art centre, which provides voice and data services to many global telecommunication and Internet providers, as well as some of the UK’s largest companies.

The live simulation re-created the effects of an unforeseen computer disaster or power supply failure and was carried out in a controlled environment.

The centre was also tested during the Easter weekend 2005, and this second successful test forms part of an ongoing strategy of continuous improvement at Telstra Europe’s Docklands hosting facilities.

Commenting today, David Thorn, CEO of Telstra Europe, said, “Whilst all our customers were given advance notice of the test, I am delighted to say that there was not one report of service disruption. Recent events such as the Buncefield depot explosion illustrated the importance for businesses to have robust business continuity procedures in place and, by conducting these tests, Telstra can further develop its complete service provision for customers.”

•Date: 26th April 2006• Region: UK• Type: Article •Topic: Testing & exercising
Rate this article or make a comment - click here