UK Data Centre Network

Aspire’s data centre network is the backbone of our cloud-based services.

Our services are delivered via our privately operated ISP network. We operate 6 enterprise-class Data Centres across the UK, connected by our 1Tbps resilient Core Network.

Located in Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, Manchester & London, our data centre locations are all Tier 3 classified and accredited to ISO 27001 Information Security Standards. All are resiliently connected, ensuring we can maintain 99.99% uptime.

We use DWDM wavelengths for all of our core backbone links to ensure stability and total manageability. We do not use MPLS or Ethernet solutions from other carriers for such links.

All Aspire data centres have resilient power, fire detection, FM200 fire suppression and 24/7 security. We offer co-location, giving you access to industry leading sites and the ability to locate your network equipment closer to multiple suppliers.

Monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our dedicated Core Infrastructure team, our Core network handles over 5 million minutes of voice traffic and over 3 petabytes of internet traffic every month!

Aspire's Data Centre Network

Aspire Data Centre Network:

Heworth Hall: Gateshead

Located at our Heworth Head Quarters in Tyne and Wear, our state-of-the-art facility uses the very latest technologies for fire detection and suppression, temperature and humidity control, security systems, uninterruptible power supply, power generation and sophisticated network management and monitoring.

o ISO 27001 certified
o 1.0MW of power with an additional 1.0MW available
o Shared and/or dedicated rack space
o Cloud Storage Service/Off-site data backup
o Backup diesel generator
o FM200 fire suppression
o Vesda fire detection
o Redundant power components
o ‘Remote hands’ service
o 24/7 access with manned security
o CCTV
o Monthly ‘on load’ tests

Stellium: Newcastle

Based at Stellium, (the UK’s largest purpose-built data centre campus) our Newcastle data centre has been constructed to BREEAM Excellent and Outstanding Standards. The site also has its own dedicated energy source from an adjacent 275KV National Grid. This direct link to the whole of the North-East’s power supply means ultra-reliability is a given.

o Meets all Tier 3+ requirements
o ISO 27001 certified
o Area of more than 4,260m2
o Connected direct to the 275KV National Grid
o 80MVA via four 20MVA 11kV feeds, with scalability up to 120MVA
o 11MW IT power delivering 8kW racks
o Fully scalable, one of the most efficient co-location data centres in the UK

Doxford International: Sunderland

Based in Doxford International Business Park in Sunderland, our Sunderland data centre is designed to meet the highest levels of service, reliability and resilience. Whether your requirements are part-rack or an entire custom-specified suite, we can accommodate your business.

o Tier 3 classified
o ISO 27001 certified
o 1.6MW of power with an additional 1.6MW available
o Shared and/or dedicated rackspace
o Cloud Storage Service/Off-site data backup
o Backup diesel generator
o FM200 fire suppression
o Protec fire detection
o Redundant power components
o ‘Remote hands’ service
o 24/7 access with manned security
o Monthly ‘on load’ tests
o Easy access from the A19

Equinix: Manchester

With an influx of infrastructure and business investment, Manchester is becoming one of the UK’s most prominent centres of creative, digital and media companies. Our Manchester data centre offers leading operational resiliency alongside world-class security, to ensure the safety of the data you store with us.

o Power Redundancy = N+1
o Cooling Redundancy = N+1
o ISO 27001 certified
o ISO 18001 certified
o ISO 9001 certified
o ISO 22301 certified
o ISO 50001 certified
o ISO 14001 certified
o PCI-DSS certified

AQL: Leeds

Located in Leeds city centre, we offer secure hosting and colocation services via highly-secure data centre facilities. Whether you’re looking for a secure environment for your data and equipment, to cut operational costs, access our high-speed network infrastructure, peer regionally or have a POP for your own purposes, we can help.

o ISO 27001 certified
o Hot and cold aisles
o A and B feeds
o UPS with generator backup
o 24/7 access with manned security
o VESDA fire detection
o CCTV
o Optional biometric access
o Easy access from M62 and M1

Telehouse: London

Situated in the heart of Docklands, our London data centres offer scalable and resilient services in multi-tenanted environments. With two incoming dedicated electrical feeds from the National Grid, the purpose built Tier 3+ data centre facility is one of the most resilient in the UK.

o ISO 27001 certified
o Enhanced Tier 3 specification
o Up to 45MW of power and cooling
o Up to 2Kw per rack
o Inergen gas suppression system
o Two incoming dedicated feeds directly from the National Grid’s 132kV network
o Minimum N+1 redundancy
o 100% of the consumed energy is from sustainable energy sources
o Carrier Neutral for telecommunications
o Access to multiple telecommunications providers
o Shared and/or dedicated rackspace and private suites
o 24/7/365 access with manned security
o Convenient location close to both the City of London and Canary Wharf