ICE Platform

ICE Platform by Cato Digital is a bare metal infrastructure solution that aims to provide low-carbon servers and data center resources. According to the vendor, this platform aligns with modern hybrid cloud architecture and offers scalable and cost-effective solutions while minimizing environmental impact. ICE Platform caters to companies of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, and is utilized by technology companies, e-commerce businesses, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and research and development firms.

Key Features

Low Carbon Servers: ICE Platform offers low carbon servers designed to reduce environmental impact. According to the vendor, these servers utilize second life hardware, stranded data center power capacity, and clean energy sources to create a sustainable bare metal platform. The vendor claims that the embodied carbon impact of the servers is offset before deployment, and their power orchestration software maximizes server utilization by utilizing wasted power capacity in data centers.

Bare Metal Data Center: ICE Platform provides a bare metal data center infrastructure solution that allows businesses to have dedicated infrastructure without upfront fees or termination charges. According to the vendor, businesses can rent servers on a pay-as-you-go basis, providing flexibility and scalability.

App Servers: ICE Platform offers app servers suitable for modern, scalable web applications, data processing, AI model training, content delivery, and more. According to the vendor, these servers can be spun up and retired as needed through the API, enabling on-demand scalability. The vendor claims that application resiliency is achieved by spreading workloads across facilities and pods.

Storage Servers: ICE Platform provides cost-effective storage servers for storing and managing data. According to the vendor, these servers are suitable for storing training corpus, acting as file and media servers, and providing edge caching for content delivery networks. The vendor asserts that these servers offer high-capacity storage options and can efficiently handle large amounts of data.

GPU Servers: ICE Platform offers GPU servers designed to accelerate complex computing tasks such as machine learning, scientific simulations, and virtual reality. According to the vendor, these servers feature graphics processing units (GPUs) for massive parallel processing power. The vendor claims that these servers are available at lower costs compared to major cloud providers for equivalent performance.

Circular Economy: ICE Platform is committed to building a sustainable bare metal platform by leveraging second life hardware, stranded data center power capacity, and clean energy. According to the vendor, the platform aims to reduce the carbon footprint of digital infrastructure and address scope-3 emissions. The vendor states that Cato's power orchestration software maximizes server utilization and improves the circular equation by utilizing excess data center power.

API Integration: ICE Platform allows easy integration with other systems through its API, providing flexibility and control over the infrastructure. According to the vendor, businesses can automate the spinning up and tearing down of instances, as well as other management tasks, using the API.

Flexible Pricing Options: ICE Platform offers flexible pricing options to help businesses manage their costs. According to the vendor, the longer a server is registered, the greater the discount offered. Pre-payment options are available for higher discount tier rates upfront.

Global Geographic Coverage: ICE Platform has a global presence with partner data centers worldwide. The vendor claims that this ensures the infrastructure is available in proximity to customers, reducing latency and improving performance. According to the vendor, the platform negotiates relationships with colocation providers to make racks of servers available when needed.

Hardware Maintenance: ICE Platform ensures that hardware is available and operating as needed by end users. According to the vendor, managed service providers handle hardware maintenance to ensure optimal performance, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations without worrying about hardware upkeep.