Data center services provider Phoenix NAP announced the launch of a new managed private cloud solution, based on VMware vCloud technology.

Commenting on the announcement, William Bell, director of cloud services for Phoenix NAP, said, “It’s perfect for any company that wants to refresh its hardware, virtualize some of its infrastructure or develop new applications in a VMware-based cloud environment, but may not have the specialized resources to do so.”

VMware technology enables Phoenix NAP to consume VMware virtualization solutions in a way that aligns with the business models typical of service and hosting providers, allowing its customers to use VMware virtualization solutions, applications and services with no up-front expense.

Phoenix NAP Managed Private Cloud utilizes integrated software technologies, namely the VMware vCloud Suite, while incorporating SLAs (service level agreements) and guarantees backed by dedicated technical resources.

At the outset, this solution will be available out of Phoenix NAP’s Phoenix data center, with additional locations to follow, according to client need.

“We take a consultative approach to everything we do and Managed Private Cloud will reflect that mentality,” said Bell. “We understand that businesses are not the same, and will require cost-effective solutions with varying levels of assistance and support, or even different physical locations for virtualized solutions.”