Step into the Cloud.

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1 Step into the Cloud.

2 Let s free IT. We always like to simplify the seemingly complex to make things easy to understand. How? By offering great propositions that deliver you real value. Within the complex market of cloud and data centre services, buzzwords and hype have created confusion. So here s a no-nonsense approach, which offers great value and straightforward solutions to free your business from traditional IT constraints. It s just the way we like to do things.

3 Our simple approach. In a cluttered cloud market, you need simple solutions, backed-up with great connectivity and best-in-breed partners. When you choose cloud services, you ll be thinking carefully about the software, applications and services that you want to access and how you re going to connect to your data, no matter where it s located. You ll also want to make sure that everything stays secure. Virgin Media Business can help you get the best from your services; with super-fast and super-safe access it makes us a great choice for entering into the cloud. We ve got the largest fibre optic network in the UK, giving the best possible reach, so you re never far away. What s more, your data security is paramount, so whichever connectivity option you go for either over the internet or through a dedicated circuit you ll always enjoy the peace of mind of fast and secure access to your data. Partnering with the best. As a Virgin company we focus on delivering real customer value. So choosing partners that are best-in-breed is crucial to our success. Clearly we can t do everything so we ve teamed up with some of the industry s experts to deliver you a truly unbeatable cloud experience. To help provide our Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) the Virtual Private Data Centre we chose market leaders Savvis from over 30 cloud and hosting providers. So, when you add the best-in-breed service with the best-in-breed network, you get something special.

4 Look at Cloud from all sides. When you re planning a move to cloud you ll need to consider which applications and services you put in the cloud, how you connect to them and how secure all your data will be. So it s a good idea to consider these three key elements: Infrastructure giving you access to the hardware you need Connectivity providing you with a choice of connections to the cloud Assurance ensuring the security of your data and applications It s how we think about cloud and here s how it can work for you: Infrastructure simple, scalable and fast. One of the first steps you might take into cloud could be moving some of your applications onto virtual infrastructure, it s known as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). To help you do this you ll need someone to bring a clear vision of how things will work in practice. And that s where we come in. Our cloud infrastructure portal is so straightforward and easy to use that you really have to see it to believe it. It gives you access to a suite of data centre services pre-loaded with Windows or Linux together with firewalls, load balancers and virtual storage devices. But don t just take our word for it. We ve setup our online tool so you can try it before you buy. Check out our online video demonstrations and interactive tool at Here s what you ll discover: Flexibility that goes way beyond just meeting sporadic demand. Our virtual infrastructure gives you the option to quickly ramp up or turn down what you need whenever you need to it s something that businesses simply can t justify with their own infrastructure on in-house budgets. It means that you don t have to invest in additional space or hardware, and not to mention maintenance. You ll notice huge cost savings, by not having to run infrastructure in-house. And with a pay-per-use pricing model, predictable costs mean easier budgeting. As your business moves more processes into a virtual environment, you can scale infrastructure on demand. So, as a particular promotion shows positive results, or web traffic increases around peak periods like Christmas it can be scaled up in the virtual data centre to ensure a seamless, smooth operation throughout. For added peace of mind, business continuity comes as standard, with some pretty impressive contingencies and SLAs. High levels of resilience mean that, for example, a loss of power or overheating won t affect the accessibility of your data or services.

5 And it doesn t end there. With centralised resources your teams can access their applications and data from anywhere so flexible working won t be an issue either. Connectivity secure, fast, reliable. We have the largest fibre optic network in the UK, a truly super-fast, nationwide network, to remove constraints in performance and bandwidth. So, what does that mean for your business? To get the best from your cloud services, you ll need the best connection to your host data centre. If you choose access via the public internet, we can offer you additional security measures for added peace of mind. Or choose a private network connection for improved performance, reach and service guarantees. If you re planning to use a third party data centre, we ve got a great choice of dedicated connections and unconstrained bandwidth products you never have to worry about capacity. Scalability and fluctuating bandwidth demands go hand in hand with cloud computing, but even when things peak, your performance will be as smooth as ever. And our people are always on hand for support; from pre-sales, to design, to in-life support teams. They re available across the country in over 40 regional offices, so the experts are always close by. After all, your business deserves the best.

6 Assurance your peace of mind. We really care about protecting your data, so security and availability are a priority. We also understand that when taking your first steps, you want to feel confident that you re working with a trusted partner. So, why us? You ll get multiple layers of security no matter how you access your data whether over the internet or a dedicated connection. There s a huge range of applications and software in the cloud and, of course, we re able to offer you a wide choice of connections too. Accessing management features through a dedicated connection is more reassuring than doing it over the internet. These private circuits can be Ethernet based, or via your own Virtual Private Network with IPVPN or Ethernet VPN, backedup with tight SLAs. And for industry leading speeds you can enjoy ultra-high performance High Capacity Services, which run up to 10Gbit/s. However, if you decide to connect over the public internet, you can take our Managed Security Services which offer encryption technologies and firewalls to keep your data safer. If you re connecting to our Virtual Private Data Centre then our choice of IPVPN, Managed Security Services or Managed Internet Access will provide you with the security assurances you re looking for. But physical security is important too. Our cloud infrastructure is built on cutting-edge VMware virtualisation technology, Cisco virtual fabric technologies, and a best-of-breed hardware platform it s truly an enterprise-class solution. If that s not enough, we ve integrated some pretty beefy security features into the solution, including dedicated private VLANs, enterprise grade virtual perimeter firewall and VMsafe compatible virtual server tier firewalls. Data integrity and assurance is paramount. We have independently audited service delivery processes around information security NGN 2-2-4, ISO27001 and full PSN accreditation all of which means that you can rest assured your data is safe with us. No one offers you greater peace of mind. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) lets businesses outsource specialist equipment on a pay-per-use basis, including storage, hardware, servers and networking components. The service providers own the equipment and are responsible for housing, running and maintaining it. Software as a Service (SaaS), sometimes referred to as on-demand software, is a delivery model where software is hosted centrally (usually on the internet) and typically accessed via a web browser.

7 Total freedom. When we say freedom, we mean right across the board from unconstrained usage to freeing up your budget. We understand that as much as 70% of your IT budget is spent on systems maintenance, leaving you only 30% to deploy productivity enhancing innovation. But with Virgin Media Business, there really is a better way. Here s how: With IaaS, you don t need to fall into the majority category. Depending on your cloud needs, you don t have to worry about fluctuating bandwidth demands through our unconstrained bandwidth products. Your security is taken care of with our assured connectivity. Your IT managers can deliver innovation through flexible working, high-speed access or multi-protocol platforms. Together, let s free IT with cloud services from Virgin Media Business. Get in touch and see how we ve made the complexity of cloud simple. To step into the Cloud with Virgin Media Business, simply call us on or visit

8 Virgin Media Business Media House Bartley Wood Business Park Bartley Way Hook Hampshire RG27 9UP. Tel: We ve worked hard to ensure that the information in this document is correct and fairly stated. We can t, however, accept liability for any error or omission. Our products and services are under continuous development, so the information published here may not be up to date. It s important that you check the current position with your local Virgin Media Business office. This document is not part of a contract or licence unless expressly agreed in writing. Virgin Media Business, Media House, Bartley Wood Business Park, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9UP. BRO_CLO_TW0911