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[[Image:TelehouseDocklands.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Telehouse Docklands (''East'' building in the foreground, ''North'' behind)]] |
[[Image:TelehouseDocklands.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Telehouse Docklands (''East'' building in the foreground, ''North'' behind)]] |
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'''TELEHOUSE Docklands''' (commonly referred to as ''TELEHOSE'', ''TELEHOSUE'', or just ''TELEHOUSE'') is a major [[Colocation centre|co-location facility]] in [[London]]'s [[Docklands]]. It is considered to be the main hub of the [[Internet]] in the [[United Kingdom|UK]]. |
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The original facility (now '' |
The original facility (now ''TELEHOUSE North'') was built in [[1990]] to act as a data centre and as a disaster recovery site for the city's financial companies. In [[1994]] it became home of the [[London Internet Exchange]] (LINX). The presence of the UK's primary [[Internet Exchange Point|IXP]] meant that it quickly became the main hosting location for UK [[Internet Service Provider|ISP]]s. In [[1997]] it became only the second non-US location to host a [[Root nameserver]]. |
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This concentration of the bulk of the UK's commercial Internet infrastructure in a single location was noted as a [[Single point of failure|single point of failure]] when on [[8 May]] [[1997]] the power supply to a large part of the building was accidentally shut down. Despite extensive provision of resilient power feeds and generators, the site was still susceptible to human error. This event led to some companies relocating their equipment to alternative co-location sites in Docklands and in other parts of the UK. |
This concentration of the bulk of the UK's commercial Internet infrastructure in a single location was noted as a [[Single point of failure|single point of failure]] when on [[8 May]] [[1997]] the power supply to a large part of the building was accidentally shut down. Despite extensive provision of resilient power feeds and generators, the site was still susceptible to human error. This event led to some companies relocating their equipment to alternative co-location sites in Docklands and in other parts of the UK. |
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A second building at the Coriander Avenue site, '' |
A second building at the Coriander Avenue site, ''TELEHOUSE East'', was opened in [[1999]]. A small additional colo facility ''TELEHOUSE Metro'' located within the [[City of London]] was opened in [[2001]]. |
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The opening of the East building freed space to create an improved catering facility dubbed ''Bytes'', serving hot cooked meals as well as sandwiches and snacks from breakfast to mid afternoon weekdays. |
The opening of the East building freed space to create an improved catering facility dubbed ''Bytes'', serving hot cooked meals as well as sandwiches and snacks from breakfast to mid afternoon weekdays. |
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Adjacent to the Docklands site is a [[Travelodge]] hotel. |
Adjacent to the Docklands site is a [[Travelodge]] hotel. |
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The operating company '' |
The operating company ''TELEHOUSE International Corporation of Europe Ltd'' is controlled by [[KDDI Corporation|KDDI]] and they also operate other sites in Europe. |
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Affiliated |
Affiliated TELEHOUSE facilities are also located in Asia and America. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.telehouse.net/uk.asp |
* [http://www.telehouse.net/uk.asp TELEHOUSE International Corporation of Europe Ltd] |
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[[Category:Communications in the United Kingdom]] |
[[Category:Communications in the United Kingdom]] |
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Revision as of 13:28, 25 August 2006
TELEHOUSE Docklands (commonly referred to as TELEHOSE, TELEHOSUE, or just TELEHOUSE) is a major co-location facility in London's Docklands. It is considered to be the main hub of the Internet in the UK.
The original facility (now TELEHOUSE North) was built in 1990 to act as a data centre and as a disaster recovery site for the city's financial companies. In 1994 it became home of the London Internet Exchange (LINX). The presence of the UK's primary IXP meant that it quickly became the main hosting location for UK ISPs. In 1997 it became only the second non-US location to host a Root nameserver.
This concentration of the bulk of the UK's commercial Internet infrastructure in a single location was noted as a single point of failure when on 8 May 1997 the power supply to a large part of the building was accidentally shut down. Despite extensive provision of resilient power feeds and generators, the site was still susceptible to human error. This event led to some companies relocating their equipment to alternative co-location sites in Docklands and in other parts of the UK.
A second building at the Coriander Avenue site, TELEHOUSE East, was opened in 1999. A small additional colo facility TELEHOUSE Metro located within the City of London was opened in 2001.
The opening of the East building freed space to create an improved catering facility dubbed Bytes, serving hot cooked meals as well as sandwiches and snacks from breakfast to mid afternoon weekdays.
Free parking is available on-site and the location is also easily accessed from the Docklands Light Railway East India station. The number 115 bus stops alongside the site at East India Dock Road (night service route N15.) London City Airport is a short black cab ride away.
Adjacent to the Docklands site is a Travelodge hotel.
The operating company TELEHOUSE International Corporation of Europe Ltd is controlled by KDDI and they also operate other sites in Europe.
Affiliated TELEHOUSE facilities are also located in Asia and America.