Author: Kristina Ivashkova

Tokyo, Japan (July 19, 2024) – Telehouse Canada Inc., a local subsidiary of KDDI (Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, President and CEO: Satoshi Adachi, hereafter referred to as Telehouse Canada), held its grand opening ceremony in Toronto on June 13, 2024.

More than half (50 per cent) of all Canada’s carriers, service providers (xSPs) and content providers have a presence in Telehouse Canada’s data centres, making this interconnected hub the main gateway for Canada’s internet traffic. Satoshi Adachi, President and CEO of Telehouse Canada, emphasized a strong need and determination for KDDI’s overseas subsidiary to support such an essential infrastructure for Canada.

At the Telehouse Canada Opening Ceremony, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, the Honorable Victor Fedeli and Japan’s Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Kanji Yamanouchi made the following remarks:

“With over 420,000 world-class tech workers and 72,000 annual STEM grads, Ontario is home to one of the most diverse tech and innovation ecosystems in North America,” said Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “We congratulate Telehouse on the launch of their Toronto data centres and wish them continued success as they expand their operations and workforce. We look forward to being a part of your growth and thank you for choosing Ontario.”

“Given the current complex and challenging international situation, it is precisely at times like these that true friends are revealed, and KDDI has chosen Canada. I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the launch of Telehouse Canada’s data centre business, which is essential for shaping the future society in Canada,” stated Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi.

The KDDI Group will continue to expand its data centre business by providing connectivity data centres that connect content and networks. Through this business, KDDI will contribute to accelerating digitalization worldwide.

Features of Telehouse Canada:

1. Major Interconnection Hub in Canada

More than half (50 per cent) of all Canada’s carriers, service providers (xSPs) and content providers have a presence in Telehouse Canada’s data centres, making this interconnected hub the main gateway for Canada’s internet traffic flow.

2. Energy Efficiency with Deep Lake Water Cooling System

Telehouse Canada stands out as the first Telehouse location to use a Deep Lake Water Cooling System, a sustainable and industry low carbon system. This system uses heat transfer technology to utilize the heat generated by the data centre to heat Toronto’s drinking water. As a result, all the heat generated is re-used.

3. High Redundancy and Appeal to the AI Market

With the development of the AI market, there is an increasing need for low latency and high redundancy. Telehouse Canada’s three data centres are interconnected with fiber, ensuring robust redundancy and uninterrupted service. This provides the necessary infrastructure to meet the high demand for advanced connectivity, enhancing reliability and efficiency.

Overview of Telehouse Canada Data Centres

Main Specifications

• Number of Buildings: three
  • 151 Front Street West
  • 250 Front Street West
  • 905 King Street West
• Total Floor Area: 33,073 square meters
• Power Receiving Capacity: 35MW
• Emergency Generator Runtime: 24 hours

Company Overview

• Company Name: Telehouse Canada Inc.*
• Business Description: Data centre business
• Date of Establishment: June 26, 2023
• President: Satoshi Adachi

*KDDI Canada changed its name to Telehouse Canada on May 15, 2024.

About Telehouse

Telehouse is a leading global data centre service provider under KDDI group, bringing together more than 3,000 business partners including carriers, mobile and content providers, enterprises, cloud providers and financial services companies. Established in 1989, Telehouse provides reliable, secure, and flexible colocation, enabling organizations to accelerate speed to market and create business opportunities through fast, efficient and secure interconnections. For more information visit: telehouse.ca

About KDDI Corporation

Created in 1953 as an initiative spearheaded by the Japanese government to develop their international network from Japan, KDDI Group has become a leading global telecommunications company, operating in more than 60 cities and 100 locations around the world. KDDI deployed major international infrastructures, including its Global Network, a digitized proprietary network with optic-fibre linking Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. With a customer portfolio of over 50 million subscribers in Japan, KDDI offers mobile phone services, network services and IT solutions to its global customers. For more information visit: kddi.com

Global data centre leader grows carrier ecosystem at Canada’s most critical data centres to increase connectivity and accelerate Canadian digital economy

Toronto ON (June 10, 2024) – Telehouse Canada, a leading colocation data centre service provider, has officially launched its first three data centres in downtown Toronto. The announcement marks Telehouse Canada’s plans to drastically grow the country’s carrier ecosystem and continue to expand its facilities to power Canada’s digital transformation and support the rollout of high-speed Internet nationwide.

Telehouse Canada’s three new carrier-neutral data centres, located at 151 Front Street West, 250 Front Street West and 905 King Street West, act as a nerve centre of Canadian telecommunications and a central meeting point for internet service providers (ISPs), application service providers (ASPs) and Canada’s largest telecommunication carrier networks. By connecting different networks and providers together, the data centres play a critical role in facilitating Canadians’ experience of the digital world as vast, seamless, fast and interconnected.

More than half (50 per cent) of all Canada’s carriers, service providers (xSPs) and content providers have a presence at Telehouse Canada’s data centres, making this interconnected hub the main gateway for Canada’s internet traffic flow, helping Canadians connect digitally with each other and the rest of the world.

“We are the first global leader with specialized data centre expertise to own and operate these facilities, and we’re bringing more than three decades of experience helping organizations grow,” said Satoshi Adachi, President and CEO of Telehouse Canada. “We’re well-equipped to help accelerate Canada’s digital economy and support Canadian businesses as they scale their digital operations and look to reach new global markets.”

“We recognize the significance of these data centres to Canada’s digital infrastructure and how we can contribute to building Canada’s technology leadership and competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world,” said Adachi. “Our commitment to carrier-neutrality means organizations have the flexibility to partner with network providers that best suit their needs to minimize costs and maximize performance. Ultimately, our goal is to significantly expand the size of this diverse ecosystem by fostering a supportive and collaborative partnership environment.”

As businesses across all industries jump start their digital transformation and adopt AI technology and cloud services, the data centres will also support their growth through highly resilient colocation and digital connectivity services. Looking ahead, Telehouse Canada is exploring opportunities to leverage KDDI and Telehouse’s global expertise to meet growing Canadian demand for more AI-supportive data centre infrastructure.

Providing trusted support for more than 3000 companies globally, Telehouse Canada offers Canadian organizations the opportunity to grow their global presence with access to over 45 across interconnected data centres in 10+ countries.

The official launch comes after Telehouse, together with parent company and Japanese telecommunications leader, KDDI, signed an agreement to acquire three Toronto data centres in June 2023. Now fully operational, the enhanced carrier-neutral data centres provide more than 30MW of IT load.

About Telehouse

Telehouse is a leading global data centre service provider under KDDI group, bringing together more than 3,000 business partners including carriers, mobile and content providers, enterprises, cloud providers and financial services companies. Established in 1989, Telehouse provides reliable, secure, and flexible colocation, enabling organizations to accelerate speed to market and create business opportunities through fast, efficient and secure interconnections. For more information visit: telehouse.ca

About KDDI Corporation

Created in 1953 as an initiative spearheaded by the Japanese government to develop their international network from Japan, KDDI Group has become a leading global telecommunications company, operating in more than 60 cities and 100 locations around the world. KDDI deployed major international infrastructures, including its Global Network, a digitized proprietary network with optic-fibre linking Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. With a customer portfolio of over 50 million subscribers in Japan, KDDI offers mobile phone services, network services and IT solutions to its global customers. For more information visit: kddi.com