Lincoln, UK, 26th February 2008 – Smartbunker, the UK’s first zero carbon data centre, has been declared ‘Number 1 Windows Host’ in Web Host Directory’s award for Windows Hosting.

Kelly Smith, managing director of Smartbunker commented, “We are delighted to have received this award, which bears testimony to the quality of our service and standard of care experienced by our customers. Microsoft hosting solutions are becoming ever more sophisticated and it’s important that companies choose providers with the credentials and track-record to deliver on time, first time.”

This award win comes on top of Smartbunker claiming the Data Centre Dynamics award for ‘Innovation in the Outsourced Environment’ in December 2008.

Smartbunker offers flexible Windows hosting using award-winning power efficient IBM BladeCenter™ servers. Smartbunker hosting services are backed up by a triple fail-safe optical network connected to BT’s ‘Colossus’ core, military-grade security and a 24×7x365 UK-based support team. All Smartbunker’s power is supplied by Ecotricity, the UK’s largest investor in wind generated, zero carbon energy.

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