CentriLogic Breaks Down Barriers and Brings First Customer onto Newly Launched U.S. Cloud

PRLog (Press Release) - Jun. 23, 2010 - CentriLogic Breaks Down Barriers and Brings First Customer onto Newly Launched U.S. Cloud

International, multi-infrastructure cloud enables geopolitical delineation of data resources through dedicated facilities in the U.S. and Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – June 23, 2010 – CentriLogic, a leading provider of cloud computing, managed hosting, and data center solutions, today announced that Cookie Jar Entertainment, one of the world’s leading creators, producers and marketers of animated and live-action programming, is the first customer to “go live” on its newly launched U.S.-based  infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) cloud. Cookie Jar Entertainment recently successfully completed an initial pilot with CentriLogic, and is now in the process of making the final transition for its consumer websites to the on-demand cloud service.

CentriLogic’s new enterprise-class cloud solution is one of the first North America-wide IaaS offerings that provides a secure and scalable on-demand computing infrastructure for organizations to efficiently deliver content and information services over the Web. It is also one of the only providers to enable geopolitical delineation of data resources through its own dedicated facilities in the U.S. and Canada. The new U.S. cloud enhances CentriLogic’s suite of hosting and managed services including, co-location, private and managed hosting, data management, security, network and professional services.

"The issue of where data resides is growing in relevance as organizations move to the cloud but are expressing growing concern about the corresponding regulatory and compliance issues," said Antonio Piraino, Vice President and Research Director of Tier1 Research, a division of The 451 Group. "As a result, cloud infrastructure providers that have multiple nodes in different regulatory and legal jurisdictions have a value proposition that will draw wider and more diverse opportunities."

According to Jim Latimer, Vice President of Client Solutions for CentriLogic, Cookie Jar Entertainment’s commitment to the cloud for the Web components of its shows represents a significant milestone in the transition to cloud services. “Cookie Jar Entertainment has broken through the hype and is proving that on-demand cloud services can offer a significant strategic opportunity to manage resources in a more flexible and dynamic environment. Cloud computing is an ideal approach for Web properties; training environments, quality assurance and testing; SaaS and software development; or any other infrastructure where demand is highly elastic or unpredictable.”

According to Mike Haas, Director of IT for Cookie Jar Entertainment, “We were outgrowing our infrastructure, and we had added many new sites and systems to house our Web content in different locations. When CentriLogic announced a cloud option, we saw an opportunity to consolidate our external-facing properties in a more dynamic and scalable environment that allowed room for both planned and unexpected growth. We have worked with CentriLogic for three years, so we knew that they could offer a rock solid solution.”

On-Demand Cloud Computing Services
CentriLogic’s new cloud service allows customers to access and manage any number of virtual servers running Microsoft Windows or Linux through a Web-based dashboard, as well as automatically scale up and down their use of cloud servers through a robust Web-based API.  Unique Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud offerings are highly flexible, secure, and scalable and have been designed to comply with local information management and international data delineation requirements. The cloud can be used to host websites, power internal business applications, provide burst capacity to meet peak loads for existing systems, and provide a highly flexible, virtual element to an existing physical infrastructure.

For more information on services and pricing call 1-866-366-3678 or visit www.CentriLogic.com/cloud.

About Cookie Jar Group of Companies
The Cookie Jar Group of Companies is one of the world's leading independent entertainment, consumer products and education companies with 16 offices around the globe. Cookie Jar Entertainment is a leader in the creation, production and marketing of animated and live-action programming. Its library of nearly 6,000 half-hour episodes of television features some of the world's most recognizable series including Caillou, Inspector Gadget, Arthur, The Doodlebops and Johnny Test. The company programs Cookie Jar TV, which furnishes the weekend morning block on CBS, and has a one-third interest in international children's television channel KidsCo. Cookie Jar Entertainment's Jaroo.com is the premiere Web video destination for kids with the largest independent selection of full-length children's TV series and movies online. Copyright Promotions Licensing Group, (CPLG) Cookie Jar's full-service international licensing agency, represents numerous entertainment, sport and design brands such as Strawberry Shortcake, Richard Scarry, St. Andrews Links, Lucha Libre AAA and Skelanimals. Carson-Dellosa Publishing is one of North America's largest providers of supplemental education materials, reaching nearly 2,000 teachers across the United States. For more information, please visit www.cjar.com.

About CentriLogic, Inc.
CentriLogic is a leading provider of Cloud Computing, Managed Hosting, and Data Center solutions for organizations that require secure and scalable infrastructures for their information systems. CentriLogic owns and operates multiple world-class Data Centers in both Canada and the United States. Combined with these facilities, CentriLogic’s industry certifications, industry best practices, experienced technical resources, and proactive customer support initiatives enable customers to achieve seamless IT outsourcing with confidence and peace of mind. CentriLogic is a Canadian based company with operations in Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario, as well as in Rochester and Buffalo, New York.  For more information, visit www.centrilogic.com.

-30-

# # #

About CentriLogic, Inc.
CentriLogic is a leading provider of Cloud Computing, Managed Hosting, and Data Center solutions for organizations that require secure and scalable infrastructures for their information systems. CentriLogic owns and operates multiple world-class Data Centers in both Canada and the United States. Combined with these facilities, CentriLogic’s industry certifications, industry best practices, experienced technical resources, and proactive customer support initiatives enable customers to achieve seamless IT outsourcing with confidence and peace of mind. CentriLogic is a Canadian based company with operations in Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario, as well as in Rochester and Buffalo, New York. For more information, visit www.centrilogic.com.

Photo:
http://www.prlog.org/10753161/1