TelecityGroup wins 'Best Improvement Process for Energy Efficiency in the Data Centre' at awards organised by Broadgroup

TelecityGroup, Europe's industry-leading provider of premium carrier-neutral data centres, has been named winner of the 'Best Improvement Process for Energy Efficiency in the Data Centre' award at Broadgroup's 2014 International Data Centre and Cloud 2014 awards. The seventh annual International Data Centre and Cloud Awards celebrate the technical and commercial success of the data centre and cloud industry in Europe, and recognise the industry's leading companies.

TelecityGroup has received the award in recognition of its leading approach to energy efficiency practises and innovative use of technology. By ensuring energy efficiency is woven into the fabric of the company, as well as demonstrating the data centre industry's critical role in mitigating carbon use, TelecityGroup's energy management programme has enabled it to achieve continuous improvement in energy efficiency throughout its European operations.

Philip Low, Chief Executive of Broadgroup comments: "Data centres and the services they enable are integral to the continued development of the European digital economy but the industry must recognise the importance of operating as efficiently as possible both for itself and its customers. The judges were impressed with TelecityGroup's innovative and transparent approach to sustainability. The commitment to continuous improvement to environmental efficiency throughout the entire organisation is to be commended. Its use of cutting-edge technologies and systems is unparalleled while its culture of corporate responsibility is clear and commendable."

Michael Tobin, CEO of TelecityGroup comments: "TelecityGroup has taken a leadership role in ensuring energy efficiency is woven into the fabric of the company, as well as demonstrating the data centre industry's critical role in mitigating carbon use elsewhere. Receiving the award for 'Best Improvement Process for Energy Efficiency in the Data Centre' is testament to the dedication of everyone across TelecityGroup's European operations to set the highest industry standards in energy efficiency."

For more information on TelecityGroup's energy management programme visit http://www.telecitygroup.com/our-company/environment.htm

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