Connectivity and Low-Latency for Colocated Workloads in the UK
Optimising Network Performance for UK Colocation Data Centres As UK organisations accelerate digital transformation, connectivity and low-latency performance have become critical factors when choosing a colocation data centre. From financial services and SaaS platforms to public sector and media workloads, modern applications rely on fast, resilient, and predictable network connectivity. For UK enterprises, colocation is […]
Colocation Quality & Compliance: SLAs, Resilience, and Regulatory Confidence in the UK Market
As UK organisations place ever-greater reliance on digital infrastructure, the use of colocation data centres, now designated as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) has moved from being a cost-saving alternative to some public cloud and on-premise installations to becoming the cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure. Financial services, healthcare, technology, retail and SaaS organisations now depend on […]
IT Resilience: Why Planning for Failure is The Real Key to Physical & Cyber Resilience
In the latest episode of In Conversation With, Asanti’s Emma Lauchlan hosts two industry leaders for a deep dive into the meaning of resilience – both physical and digital. Joining the conversation are: Together, they unpack: This episode offers a mix engineering expertise with cyber security insight, providing a rare 360° view of risk and resilience. […]
The Founder Playbook: Brett Rowe on why cybersecurity is never “done” and how to stay ahead
In this episode, Asanti’s Emma Lauchlan talks with Brett Rowe, Founder and Director of Securus Communications, one of the UK’s leading cybersecurity consultancies. Brett shares the story of launching Securus 12 years ago to bring service back into the heart of security solutions and why that customer-first approach still sets them apart today. From the […]
New Podcast: Ian Stuart on Risk, Resilience and the Reality of Critical Environments
Engineering Trust: Ian Stuart on Risk, Resilience and the Reality of Critical Environments In the latest episode of “The Founder’s Playbook” podcast, Asanti’s Emma Lauchlan sits down with Ian Stuart, the former Chief Engineer at NatWest Group and now Director of Technical & Compliance at M&E specialists Livingston. With over 16 years in one of […]
Cloud Computing vs Colocation: What’s Right for Your Business?
If you’re weighing up how to future-proof your infrastructure, there’s a good chance you’ve landed on two familiar options: cloud computing and colocation. On the surface, they both let you move beyond traditional, in-house IT setups – but they take very different paths to get there. One offers speed, flexibility, and pay-as-you-go ease. The other […]
What Is a Co-Location Facility, And Why Might You Need One?
Running servers in-house works, until it doesn’t. Maybe your business is outgrowing its current setup, or you’ve hit a wall with cooling, power, or space. Maybe your IT team is spending more time keeping things running than focusing on what’s next. A co-location facility can take that weight off your shoulders. It’s a practical way […]
Is It Time for UK & EU Businesses to Rethink Their Dependence on U.S. Cloud Giants?
Is It Time for UK & EU Businesses to Rethink Their Dependence on U.S. Cloud Giants? A quiet storm is brewing amongst ID decision makers and business leaders across Europe. This time around, the conversation is not only around cloud costs or service – it’s about sovereignty and control. With the return of Donald Trump […]
Beyond the hype: why the distinction between AI models needs to be considered when investing in AI data centre infrastructure
Unveiling its AI Opportunities Action Plan at the start of 2025, the UK government announced it has secured £14bn from private sector partners to help build brand new AI data centres across the country. The infrastructure – which could see several such facilities built around the UK – is required, say ministers, to take full […]
Colocation of Servers: A Guide for Growing Businesses
When a business begins to outgrow its in-house IT setup, it’s often the server room that shows the strain first. Equipment overheats, power supply becomes patchy, and physical space runs out fast. Rather than building more infrastructure from scratch, many companies look to server colocation as a practical alternative. This form of colocation services allows […]