Active Power
Active Power provides the most energy-efficient critical power solutions and UPS systems in the world. Their inherently reliable and economically green flywheel-based solutions help to ensure business continuity for Star's customers.

"Star's design and development of a third data centre marks the company out as true innovators in delivering cloud computing services to UK based SMEs. We are delighted with our involvement in the 'Building the Cloud' project, ensuring the data centre benefits from a very energy and space efficient and reliable source of power. Our cost-effective solution gives Star the agility required to deliver true value to the customer."

Graham Evans, Sales Director, Active Power, UK and Ireland

Connectix
Connectix is a leading UK manufacturer of Structured Cabling Products, designed to meet the most demanding applications. Star have partnered with Connectix to deliver a next generation cabling solution, which will act as an enabler for virtualised and utility computing services.

"At each stage of this project we have worked in partnership with Star to meet any challenges head-on by thinking beyond convention and staying true to the overall objective of creating a facility that can support the data demands of Star's customers both now and in the future. We have designed the cabling and cabinets to meet the most demanding standards and to act as an enabler for high end virtualised and utility computing services."

Barry Elliott, Technical Consultant, Connectix

Tivoli
IBM Tivoli Service Management delivers the visibility, control and automation needed to deliver quality data centre and network services. Star's investment and close partnership with Tivoli enables it to monitor and report on efficiency, performance and availability in real-time across its data centres and managed networks.

Parallels
Parallels is a worldwide leader in virtualisation and automation software that optimises computing across all major hardware, operating system, and virtualisation platforms. Parallels data centre automation services help Star to drive efficiencies, supporting Star's aggressive execution of an applications & services strategy

VMWare
VMWare is the global leader in virtualisation solutions from the desktop to the data centre. Star employs ESX to provide high availability services to customers and VMWare VCloud services provide the base infrastructure to deliver virtualised services for servers, applications and desktops.

Microsoft
Microsoft are the world's leading software provider. Star is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, offering a range of intelligent solutions based on the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 System, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

"We're pleased to partner with a company that shares our vision for the future of cloud computing. The launch of Star's new data centre demonstrates a commitment to creating resources that can deliver business grade IT services, with excellent levels of support, for organisations of all sizes, but at prices small businesses can easily afford."

Simon Gautrey, Group Manager, Emerging Channels and Software+Services, Microsoft Limited

Juniper
Juniper Networks are recognised by Gartner as the world's number 1 provider of firewall technology. By partnering with Juniper Networks, Star ensures that our customers receive the latest level of security and maximum protection against network-based attacks.

RedHat
Red Hat is the world's most trusted provider of Linux and open source technology. Star offers RedHat Linux technology for use on its managed and virtualised hosting solutions.

Cisco
Cisco Systems is the world's leading supplier of data networking equipment and software. Its products include routers, switches, access equipment, and network-management software that allow data communication among dispersed computer networks. Star operates one of only 20 UK accredited Cisco Powered Networks.

MessageLabs
MessageLabs provides a range of managed services to protect, control, encrypt and archive electronic communications. MessageLabs services are widely recognized as a market leader in the messaging and web security market. Star's partnership with MessageLabs allows it to provide customers with a comprehensive email and web security system that is powered by MessageLabs' global infrastructure.

ZyXel
ZyXEL is the leading provider of complete broadband access solutions for service providers, as well as business and home users. Star relies on ZyXel to provide robust, secure hardware solutions for its customers' ADSL and SDSL connections.

IBM
IBM is the world's number one server company and largest information technology provider, with 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. Star deploys IBM rack and blade servers across its managed hosting and virtualised platforms to ensure maximum reliability and performance of customer applications.