Arctic Directory: GCI Commercial Services launches cloud data service

General Communication Inc. said Jan. 8 that it is announcing cloud computing services for business customers. GCI Cloud Services represents a new generation platform, enabling businesses to rapidly provision and deploy computing resources and access data applications anytime, anywhere.

“The mission of GCI Cloud is two-fold: Make Alaska-based computing resources available to Alaska enterprises, and provide them the flexibility and support they need to do what they do best — growing their businesses,” said Ron Duncan, GCI’s president and CEO. “We’re excited to bring this service to our customers.”

The Cloud is an approach to computing that uses a shared pool of configurable resources to provide convenient, on-demand, virtual network infrastructure or software utilized as an ongoing monthly service. Moving into the GCI Cloud enables easy access to virtual hardware and software through an Internet connection which allows businesses to pay for their IT resources at a low monthly rate — rather than investing in expensive IT infrastructure such as servers, hard drives and software application licenses.

GCI’s Data Services Center brings data-center technologies and services together by offering space, power, and bandwidth in a redundant and secure location. GCI’s scalable data center also allows businesses to use only what they need when they need it. This highly adaptable system lets GCI provide services that can quickly and efficiently support any growing business’s needs.

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