United Kingdom: Ionos announces launch new UK data center in Worcestershire
Oct 20, 2022 | Posted by MadalineDunn
Ionos, a hosting services provider, has announced the opening of a new UK data center in Worcester, Worcestershire. The new facility, located at the Worcester Six Business Park, spans 43,700 sq ft (4,000 sqm) and comprises a 30,730 sq ft (2,850 sqm) data center and 13,000 sq ft (1,200 sqm) of ancillary offices.
Speaking about the addition of the new facility, Henning Kettler, chief technology officer at Ionos, said: "Ionos understands that its UK customers feel more secure knowing their data is being safely stored in UK-based data centers that are more easily accessible. As such, we are delighted to officially announce the opening of our new site in Worcester, which demonstrates our ongoing commitment to our customer's needs, the UK market, and ongoing investment into infrastructure and jobs within the industry."
Simon Yeoman, Fasthosts chief executive, added: "It's fantastic to be able to bring our customers along with us as we take a big step into the future with the launch of this state-of-the-art data center. Thanks to the building's clever modular design, it is now home to a separate, dedicated data center 'module' that has been created specifically for Fasthosts customers."
"In setting up our new Worcester data center, we are now in the process of migrating our existing Gloucester data center to the new location. A lot of expertise and attention has gone into the migration planning process and businesses will certainly enjoy the benefits in the long run when they unlock the raft of benefits such as increased connectivity, improved uptime, and top-tier products, underpinned by more sustainable hosting," said Yeoman.
The company has reportedly invested around £21 million ($23.6m) in the project, which was originally intended to come online by January 2022.
Speaking about the addition of the new facility, Henning Kettler, chief technology officer at Ionos, said: "Ionos understands that its UK customers feel more secure knowing their data is being safely stored in UK-based data centers that are more easily accessible. As such, we are delighted to officially announce the opening of our new site in Worcester, which demonstrates our ongoing commitment to our customer's needs, the UK market, and ongoing investment into infrastructure and jobs within the industry."
Simon Yeoman, Fasthosts chief executive, added: "It's fantastic to be able to bring our customers along with us as we take a big step into the future with the launch of this state-of-the-art data center. Thanks to the building's clever modular design, it is now home to a separate, dedicated data center 'module' that has been created specifically for Fasthosts customers."
"In setting up our new Worcester data center, we are now in the process of migrating our existing Gloucester data center to the new location. A lot of expertise and attention has gone into the migration planning process and businesses will certainly enjoy the benefits in the long run when they unlock the raft of benefits such as increased connectivity, improved uptime, and top-tier products, underpinned by more sustainable hosting," said Yeoman.
The company has reportedly invested around £21 million ($23.6m) in the project, which was originally intended to come online by January 2022.