The Challenge
MindArk PE AB, developers of the virtual world’s Entropia Platform, were looking for next generation data centre infrastructure to support their expanding universe of interoperable 3D virtual worlds.
Entropia was set for further growth with the launch of several new planets from independent developers using the CryENGINE®2 graphics motor. “We were looking for a mix of stability, scalability and connectivity to power Entropia’s growth,” said Mats Kling, CTO at MindArk’s support and operations subsidiary EUSO AB. “Also, any data centre partner we chose had to have a business approach that reflected our own, with ambitious growth plans and constantly improving processes and capabilities.”
With over 50 network providers under one roof, as well as the NL-IX and AMS-IX Internet exchanges, Interxion offered an exceptional range of connectivity options.
Mats Kling CTO
The Solution
“With user-to-user transactions worth almost half a billion dollars in 2008, Entropia Universe needed to be at least as stable as the real world. Interxion convinced us that they could provide the type of environment we needed.” Interxion provided 2N UPS and N+1 cooling, as well as the most advanced alarm and monitoring systems.
Equipment and connectivity were monitored 24x7 by expert local staff, with round-the-clock monitoring and support from Interxion’s ISO 27001-certified EMEA Command Centre. 24x7 high-speed global connectivity was also key. “As our global user base all connected to the one universe, we had very specific demands for networking services with the lowest latency to the US and Asia,” said Mats Kling. “With over 50 network providers under one roof, as well as the NL-IX and AMS-IX Internet exchanges, Interxion offered an exceptional range of connectivity options.”
The Interxion facility also supported the latest high-density power configurations and ran on 100% green energy with free cooling and maximum-efficiency components as standard. “We were impressed with Interxion’s responsible position on minimising environmental impact without compromising on performance.”