HOSTKEY has launched new data center in Iceland

HOSTKEY partners with Verne Global to launch new data center in Iceland

HOSTKEY, an industry leader in server hosting, and GPU services, proudly announces the launch of a new site in Verne Global's data center in Iceland, marking another pivotal moment in the company's rapid global expansion. This move not only expands HOSTKEY's global presence but also strengthens its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology.

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Verne Global provides sustainable data center solutions designed to support high-intensity computing. Its Iceland campus, with its access to cost-effective and renewable power, together with robust connectivity options, stands as an impeccable choice for HOSTKEY. The specific advantages include:

1. Affordability: Iceland’s economical electricity rates, much lower than in most European data center markets, allow HOSTKEY to offer high-performance servers, especially GPU-rich ones, at very attractive prices. Icelandic climate also reduces the need for costly cooling operations.
2. Sustainability: Verne Global’s Icelandic campus is powered by 100% renewable energy sources, aligning perfectly with HOSTKEY’s vision of reducing carbon footprints and environmental impact.
3. Optimal connectivity: Strategically positioned between Europe and the US, the Verne Global campus offers a range of strategic connectivity options, guaranteeing low latency and fast response times for a global user base.

Verne Global’s data center stands out with:

• A 40-acre campus with the potential for more than 100 MW of constructed capacity.
• Consistent and redundant power supplies along with reliable connectivity.
• A perfect 100 Net Promoter Score, reflecting its focus on customer satisfaction.
• GDPR compliance within the European Economic Area (EEA).

The Icelandic data center's connectivity is supported by four high-capacity submarine cables ensuring redundancy:

• FARICE-1 (11 Tb/s) connecting to the UK since 2004
• DANICE (40 Tb/s) connected to Denmark since 2009
• IRIS (145 Tb/s) linking to Ireland since 2023
• Greenland Connect (2 Tb/s) bridging to the US since 2009

Jeroen de Bie, CEO of HOSTKEY, commented on the new partnership, “In Verne Global, we found a partner that shares our values and our commitment to innovation and sustainability. This collaboration allows us to broaden our GPU server offerings and emphasizes that for HOSTKEY, environment-first is not an afterthought, but a core principle."

This Iceland launch follows HOSTKEY's previous expansion into Finland and Germany, demonstrating the company's commitment to expanding its reach and meeting the diverse needs of its growing client base.

About HOSTKEY

HOSTKEY is an international hosting provider specializing in dedicated and virtual servers for clients worldwide. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and cutting-edge technology, HOSTKEY continues to expand its global footprint and to provide innovative solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of its clients.

About Verne Global

Verne Global delivers sustainable data center solutions that enable organisations to cost-effectively scale their digital infrastructure while reducing their environmental impact. The company’s four Nordic data centers – located in Iceland and Finland – are powered by predictably-priced, 100% renewable energy and are engineered for high-intensity workloads, while its hyper-connected central London data center is the optimal location for latency and connectivity-sensitive applications.

Verne Global’s on-site experts provide unparalleled support to ensure optimised operations for customers from all industries.