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The UK data centre market has been experiencing significant growth over the past few years. This makes it more important to protect critical information and data. This growth is largely due to the increasing demand for digital services, along with cloud computing and data storage.

Nowadays, there are data centres in various regions across the capital, along with locations like Manchester, Birmingham, and Slough. These locations are chosen strategically to serve different business needs and to ensure redundancy and resilience.

Located in Fleet, Hampshire, Source UPS works with data centres across the UK to keep everything running smoothly.

What kind of maintenance do data centres need?

Firstly, there’s hardware maintenance. This includes regular checks and servicing of cooling systems, and power distribution units (PDUs). Components should be inspected for wear and tear, and any faulty hardware should be replaced promptly.

Operating systems, hypervisors, and other software components should be kept up-to-date with the latest security patches and bug fixes to protect against vulnerabilities and ensure optimal performance.

Regular backups of critical data should be performed to prevent data loss in case of hardware failure, human error, or cyberattacks. Disaster recovery plans should be tested periodically to ensure they can be implemented effectively when needed.

Data centres require precise temperature and humidity levels to prevent overheating and equipment damage. Cooling systems should be monitored and maintained regularly to ensure they are functioning correctly.

Power distribution systems, including UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) units and generators, should be inspected and tested regularly to ensure they can provide backup power in case of outages.

Sensors should be installed to monitor environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and airflow, allowing for proactive intervention in case of any deviations from the optimal range.

Accurate documentation of hardware and software inventory, as well as network configurations, facilitates troubleshooting and ensures efficient resource utilisation.

We can carry out periodic inspections and audits to identify any potential issues or areas for improvement in the data centre infrastructure and operations.

How is this sector changing?

One area people are looking at is energy consumption. Data centres consume a considerable amount of energy to power and cool their servers. Efforts are being made to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in UK data centres through the use of renewable energy sources and innovative cooling technologies.

Over the past few years there’s also been new laws introduced. Data centres in the UK are subject to regulations and standards aimed at ensuring security, reliability, and compliance with data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Another emerging trend is the adoption of edge computing.

This brings processing closer to the point of data generation, as well as the increased use of artificial intelligence and automation to optimise performance and efficiency.

Edge computing refers to the practice of processing data near the edge of the network, where the data is being generated, instead of relying on a centralised data-processing warehouse. In traditional cloud computing setups, data is sent to a centralised data centre for processing and analysis. However, with edge computing, data is processed locally on devices such as sensors, routers, or other IoT (Internet of Things) devices, closer to where it is generated.

By processing data closer to its source, edge computing can significantly reduce the time it takes for data to travel back and forth between devices and centralised servers, leading to lower latency.

Did you know that the UK data centre market has attracted significant investment from both domestic and international companies?

This investment is driven by the growing demand for digital infrastructure and the UK’s status as a leading global financial and technology hub. Source UPS is keen to be part of keeping data centres running smoothly at all times, whether through servicing, maintenance or UPS battery replacements.

Proper maintenance and servicing is not only important for your equipment but also protecting jobs.  The data centre industry in the UK supports a significant number of jobs, ranging from data centre technicians and engineers to cybersecurity professionals and facility managers.

Our UPS specialists can  help you stay resilient. 

UK data centres need to be maintained so there’s no chances of disruptions such as power outages, natural disasters, and cyber attacks. They often employ redundant power supplies, backup generators, and advanced security measures to ensure continuous operation and data protection.

Source UPS can protect and optimise all your IT infrastructure and ensure the continuity of your business.

Our team works with the industry’s leading manufacturers to provide energy efficient and cost-effective data centre solutions for businesses and organisations of any size.

As experienced data centre specialists, we cover the key elements of power, cooling, racks, monitoring and management into a flexible solution that enables you to maximise availability and eliminate disruptive and costly downtime.

Find out more about our data centre solutions. Or simply contact us for more information.