Reliable Connectivity Gives Growing Boston-based Tech Company Competitive Edge 

BOSTON – March 22, 2019 – Comcast Business today announced that ClearSky Data, a provider of on-demand storage with built-in offsite backup and disaster recovery services, has chosen Comcast Business’ robust network to help serve its customers. 

To become more competitive and visible in the already crowded data storage industry, ClearSky requires high performance Ethernet connectivity. ClearSky’s unique value to its customers is allowing them to access data wherever it’s needed – on premises or in the cloud – without ever needing to replicate it. With Comcast Business, ClearSky is able provide cost-effective connectivity with the reliable, high-performance required for access to the mass amounts of data it stores. 

Comcast Business owns and operates one of the largest fiber-based Ethernet networks capable of delivering speeds up to 100Gbps per second helping organizations thrive in today’s digital environment. With several high-capacity solutions, customers can manage data growth, drive application performance, and securely access cloud and data center resources all with the flexibility and competitiveness they need to stand out. ClearSky leverages Comcast Business’ Ethernet Private Line and Ethernet Virtual Private Line solutions to deliver its fully-redundant, storage as-a-service offering to customers nationwide.

“Our customers require on-demand access to their data which span data center locations across the country,” said Brad McLaughlin, Network Project Manager at ClearSky Data. “With Comcast Business’ solutions and large nationwide footprint, we are able to diversify our network carrier base with another trusted provider, ensure redundancy for our customers and connect with more businesses who have significant data storage requirements.”

Comcast Business provides a variety of enterprise solutions for network connectivity and managed services that enable large businesses to streamline their networks in the face of dynamic innovation.

“As our network continues to grow across the country, we are dedicated to providing our customers – like ClearSky – with the fast, reliable, technology services they need to thrive,” said Barry Bader, Senior Director of Product Sales and Support for Comcast Business in Greater Boston. 

About ClearSky Data, Inc.
ClearSky Data delivers on-demand primary storage with built-in offsite backup and disaster recovery (DR) as a single service. Enterprises pay for their data once and gain access to it anywhere it’s needed – on-premises or in the cloud. IT is empowered to stop doing backup, replication and DR, and to access all data as if it were local, with on-demand scaling and agility. ClearSky Data delivers data where it’s needed, enterprise-ready and fully optimized to eliminate the cost and data center footprint of traditional storage solutions. For more information, follow ClearSky (@clearskydata) or visit http://www.clearskydata.com/.

About Comcast Business
Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business. Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market; recognized over the last two years by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.

For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social.

 

Media Contacts:

Whitney McGoram
Finn Partners, 
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Whitney.mcgoram@FinnPartners.com 

Marc Goodman
Comcast, Greater Boston Region
617-279-7521
Marc_goodman@comcast.com