Research reveals anticipated boom in UK data centre construction – but limited colocation options in South-West

UK data centres have been making headlines… again!

According to a BBC article published last week, citing research by construction researchers Barbour ABI, the number of data centres in the UK is set to jump by almost 100 by 2030, with the government emphasising their importance to the country’s economic future.

Data centres represent critical infrastructure and are essential to meet the growing demand for digital services, as organisations of all sizes increasingly rely on the processing and storage of vast amounts of data.

However, these planned facilities are highly concentrated around London and neighbouring counties, with just one new facility planned South-West of Bristol.

Cornwall’s data centre – not just for the space sector!

Our Goonhilly Earth Station HQ is home to Cornwall’s only data centre, the only facility of its kind within 140km.

We provide scalable and reliable colocation solutions for organisations who rely on the storage, processing, and distribution of data – regardless of whether or not they’re in the space sector!

Customers may be seeking off-premises server locations that offer an added layer of security and reliability, or a geo-diverse location to complement their existing infrastructure. Our scalable options offer something for everyone.

Why choose Goonhilly’s data centre?

While businesses in the South-West can take advantage of reduced latency and convenient access to their IT infrastructure, ALL customers benefit from the data centre’s carefully-optimised design and infrastructure:

1.       High security

Our data centre is self-contained within our wider secure site.

Sitewide features include:

–           Perimeter fencing

–           24/7/365 security personnel

–           RFID access

–           70+ CCTV cameras

–           ISO27001 accreditation

–           Cyber Essentials Plus certification

The data centre itself requires enhanced RFID clearance and has additional surveillance features.

2.       State-of-the-art infrastructure

Our systems are expertly designed to keep customers connected…

Power redundancy:

–           Non-interruptible redundant power with UPS-protected circuits and back-up generators

–           Site power distribution via HV cross-strapped ring

–           0% mains power failure to date

Advanced environmental treatment:

–           CRAC units for cooling and humidity monitoring

–           VESDA fire detection system

–           Clean agent gas fire suppression system

3.       Excellent connectivity

We offer diverse and high-speed connectivity from the site:

–           Diverse, low latency optical fibre links to London, supporting a range of bandwidth options

–           Onward access to worldwide POPs

Want to discover how Goonhilly’s data centre can keep you connected and protected? Contact sales@goonhilly.org to speak to their friendly team.