iomart hosting (iomart Maidenhead) Data Center

Unlike many managed hosting providers that lease space from third parties, iomart hosting maintains full ownership and management of its five UK data centres. By eliminating middlemen, the company ensures that mission critical systems are never jeopardized by external service dependencies. This end to end control allows for a seamless hosting experience where every core component is managed in house.

The facilities are engineered for high density performance, supporting a maximum power area of 75 kW per sq.m. and maintaining a Power Usage Effectiveness rating of 1.6. The infrastructure is supported by a 100 percent uptime guarantee for power and cooling. This is achieved through robust N plus 1 redundancy across UPS systems, cooling mechanisms, and standby power generators, ensuring that environmental conditions remain optimal regardless of external circumstances.

Spanning a total building size of 2,800 sq.m., the data centres utilize a raised floor design to optimize airflow and cabling. Clients have access to a versatile range of hardware housing options, including full and partial cabinets, shared rackspace, private cages, and custom suite footprints. This flexibility allows for scalable deployments tailored to specific spatial and hardware requirements.

Reliability is embedded into the architecture, which adheres to Tier 3 design and certification standards. This ensures high availability and peace of mind for business uptime. In addition, the facilities meet rigorous industry standards for data handling and safety, maintaining ISO27001 certification and DSS PCI compliance to support secure financial transactions and sensitive data management.

Security is implemented through a comprehensive defense in depth approach. The perimeter is fully fenced and monitored by 24 by 7 onsite security staff and CCTV surveillance. Entry into the facility is strictly regulated via a dual authentication process involving biometric access control and card access systems, ensuring that only authorized personnel can enter sensitive areas.

To protect physical assets, the centres are equipped with a dual zone fire detection system and a Fike Gas Fire suppression system. From a connectivity perspective, the facilities feature a dedicated Meet Me Room and provide access to eight peering networks. This carrier neutral environment, which includes eight tenants offering colocation, ensures diverse and resilient network paths for all clients.

Operational since 2007, these data centres are supported by a permanent onsite Network Operations Centre team available 24 by 7. Clients benefit from Remote Hands services and immediate access to onsite technical staff at any hour. This continuous human presence ensures that engineering issues are addressed in real time, maintaining the fully managed hosting experience without a single point of failure.