<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The data center is the heart of IT infrastructure, whether it be private or public cloud, dedicated servers, bare-metal servers, or any other solution including an off-site element. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the central point for data storage and processing, data centers are critical for business applications and services. There are therefore a number of components and processes in place to protect the data center, including physical and digital security measures, cooling systems and power supply, and physical protection against fire, extreme weather conditions, and natural disasters. </span></p>
<h2><strong>What are the components of a data center?</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Servers</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are two main types of servers used within data centers &#8211; rack servers and blade servers. Rack servers are flat devices which are stacked in racks or shelves. Blade servers are vertical modular devices, which are housed in a chassis, and take up less space than rack servers. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Storage systems</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Storage systems are used to manage and archive data. There are two types of systems used within data centers &#8211; block storage and file storage devices. Block storage is a method of storing data within blocks, which can be distributed across multiple systems. Block storage devices can include hard drives, solid state drives (SSDs), and storage area networks (SANs). File storage devices use a hierarchical structure with folders and subfolders, and can include hard drives, cloud-based file storage, and network-attached storage (NAS). </span></p>
<h3><strong>Networking infrastructure</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connectivity is key with rapid transfer of data between data centers, organisations and end users required. This is achieved through a high performing network. Within the data center itself, the network is supported by cables, routers, and switches connecting all devices, and allowing for data transfer between locations.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Cooling systems</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The large amount of servers and hardware in a data centre generates a significant amount of heat. Effective cooling is essential to avoid overheating, which can lead to performance issues and hardware failure. There are several methods used to cool data centers &#8211; traditional solutions include using air conditioning and chilled water systems, while emerging solutions use technologies such as liquid immersion cooling. For more information, read our insight ‘</span><a href="https://www.hyve.com/insights/how-are-data-centres-cooled/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How are data centers cooled</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">’.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Power supply</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Data centres generally use multiple power sources, with mains power as the primary source, and one or more redundant systems to ensure continuous supply. This can include backup generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Security measures</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To protect the data housed within the center, data centers use physical security measures. This can include perimeter fencing, biometric access, intrusion detection systems, and security feeds. Digital security measures such as firewalls will also be employed for the servers within the center. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Physical protection measures</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Depending on the location of the data center, the physical protection measures will vary. For areas liable to flooding, measures such as elevated construction and advanced drainage systems can be used. For areas with high winds and seismic activity, buildings will be reinforced. Data centers are generally built to withstand damage from fire, including the usage of fire-resistant materials, and automated fire suppression systems. </span></p>
<h2><strong>What are the types of data center?</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Enterprise data centers</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Privately owned by businesses for on-premise infrastructure.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Multi-tenant data centers</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Data centres run by providers, with resources rented out for customers’ infrastructure, for </span><a href="https://www.hyve.com/en-us/cloud-hosting/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">cloud hosting</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.hyve.com/en-us/dedicated-servers/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">dedicated servers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, or </span><a href="https://www.hyve.com/en-us/colocation/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">colocation services</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Edge data centers</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Smaller facilities close to end-users for low latency, often used in combination with internet of things (IOT) technology.</span></p>
<h2><strong>Data center tiers and what they mean</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the mid 1990s, the Uptime Institute implemented a system of tiers to standardize data center availability and overall performance. With rankings from 1-4, the tiers evaluate the data center’s capabilities, based on redundancy levels, uptime guarantee, staff expertise, and maintenance protocols. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At a basic overview, the tiers are:</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><b>Tier 1 &#8211; Basic capacity:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> no redundancy </span></p>
<p><b>Tier 2 &#8211; Redundant capacity components:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> partial N+1 redundancy</span></p>
<p><b>Tier 3 &#8211; Concurrently maintainable: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">full N+1 redundancy of all systems</span></p>
<p><b>Tier 4 &#8211; Fault tolerant:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> full 2N+1 redundancy of all systems</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most enterprises will require at least Tier 3 data centers to house their infrastructure, as this allows for maintenance without downtime, and provides sufficient redundancy in case of any faults. </span></p>
<h2><strong>What questions should you ask your hosting provider about their data centers?</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As data centers are the core of the majority of IT infrastructure, it is important to find out about your provider’s data centers. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Locations</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Global data center facilities allow you to host your infrastructure in the location, or locations, best suited to your organisation and your end users. Spreading your infrastructure across geographically diverse data centers will support redundancy and disaster recovery. You may also require data centers in specific locations to comply with data sovereignty requirements &#8211; for example, EU companies must store and process their data in the EU, or within a jurisdiction with similar levels of protection. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Data center tiers</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To best protect your infrastructure, you should be looking for Tier 3 data centers as a minimum, as this provides full redundancy. If you are looking to host mission-critical sites and applications, you can consider Tier 4 data centers, or backing up your platform across multiple Tier 3 data centers.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Security measures</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You will need to confirm the security measures in place at your provider’s data center to ensure the safety of your data. This should include a combination of the measures described above, with physical measures to protect the building, and digital measures to protect the servers. The level of security required will depend on the sensitivity of your data.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Physical protection measures</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Depending on the location of your provider’s data centers, they may be liable to natural disasters and extreme weather. If this is the case, you should find out what measures are in place to protect the building and equipment.</span></p>
<h2><strong>Our data centers</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a global hosting provider, we deliver hosting services in more than 35 locations worldwide. Our strategic partnerships with leading data center specialists, including Equinix and Telehouse, provides our customers with access to world-class technology, with enterprise-class security, connectivity and performance.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of our data centers are Tier 3+, with a minimum of N+1 at some locations, through to N+N at others. Power is fed diversely from separate national grids with UPS and on-site generators available to take over where necessary, ensuring no drop in service.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find out more on our </span><a href="https://www.hyve.com/en-us/data-centre-colocation/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Global Data Centers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> page. </span></p>


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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keeping data centers cool is more than just a technical necessity &#8211; it is integral to modern business continuity. As the demand for processing power increases, so does the heat generated by servers and IT infrastructure. An estimated 40% of total energy used by data centers is for the use of data cooling (</span><a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/investing-in-the-rising-data-center-economy"><span style="font-weight: 400;">McKinsey &amp; Company</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">). Without effective cooling, data centers risk costly downtimes, shortened hardware lifespans, and skyrocketing energy costs.</span></p>
<h2><strong>What is data center cooling?</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Data center cooling refers to the systems and processes used to regulate the temperature, humidity and airflow in data centers, where large amounts of servers and other IT equipment generate significant heat. Effective cooling is essential to prevent servers from overheating, which can lead to performance degradation, hardware failure and data loss. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Traditional cooling methods use air conditioning and chilled water systems to manage heat, while emerging solutions incorporate techniques like liquid cooling to reduce power consumption and optimize performance. Cooling is critical to maintaining the reliability, safety and efficiency of data center operations. </span></p>
<h2><strong>What are the different types of data center</strong><strong> cooling?</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Liquid cooling</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>Immersion cooling</strong></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Immersion cooling is a relatively new and innovative approach to managing heat in data centers, where servers are fully submerged in a thermally conductive liquid (mineral oil) which absorbs and dissipates heat directly. The idea behind this method is to bypass traditional air-based cooling, eliminating the need for fans and reducing energy consumption. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While this approach has gained attention for its potential to lower costs and increase efficiency in specific use cases, it is still seen by many as a novelty. The method presents some potential challenges, such as health, rust, corrosion and safety concerns. Once these issues are addressed, immersion cooling may break out of experimental projects and enter more widespread data centre cooling practices as future predictions suggest. </span></p>
<h4><strong>Direct-to-chip liquid cooling</strong></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Direct-to-chip liquid cooling is an advanced method designed to target and remove heat directly from the most heat-intensive components in servers, such as CPUs, GPUs and other high-performance processing units. In this system, a network of liquid coolant-filled tubes is routed directly to the chips, where the coolant absorbs the heat and transports it away from the components. This liquid is then circulated through heat exchangers, cooling towers, or chillers, allowing it to be cooled and recirculated. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By directly addressing these high-temperature areas, this method can significantly reduce energy consumption and improve performance of high-density data centers. Although it is complex to install and maintain, direct-to-chip liquid cooling offers scalability and efficiency, particularly for handling intensive computing workloads, such as AI and machine learning operations. </span></p>
<h4><strong>Chilled water cooling</strong></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chilled water cooling is a widely used method for managing heat in data centers. In this system, chilled water is circulated through pipes to air handling units or cooling coils within the data center. As air passes over these chilled coils, it is cooled down and then distributed throughout the data center to maintain a stable temperature, while the warm air is drawn back to be cooled again in a continuous cycle. The chilled water itself is cooled by a central chiller plant, which may be located on-site or nearby. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This method offers precise control over temperature and humidity levels, making it highly effective for large-scale data centers which require stable and reliable cooling across a variety of equipment. One of the major benefits of chilled water cooling is its scalability. It can be easily expanded or adjusted as the data center grows. Although it requires significant infrastructure, including chillers, pumps and cooling towers, chilled water cooling remains one of the most dependable options for cooling data centers with high workloads. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Air cooling</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>Cold/hot aisle containment</strong></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cold/Hot aisle contaminants is an airflow management strategy used in data centers to improve cooling efficiency by separating hot and cold air streams. In this method, server racks are arranged in alternating rows, with the fronts (cold aisles) of servers facing each other to take in cool air, and the backs (hot aisles) facing each other to expel warm air. Containment systems &#8211; typically panels, doors or barriers &#8211; are then installed to physically separate these aisles, preventing hot and cold air from mixing. By controlling the airflow and preventing recirculation, this approach allows cooling systems to work more efficiently, ensuring that servers receive cooler air while preventing hotspots. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a simple but highly effective solution which reduces energy consumption by ensuring that cooling systems don’t have to overwork to compensate for temperature imbalances. </span></p>
<h4><strong>Computer room air conditioning (CRAC) vs computer room air handler (CRAH)</strong></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Computer room air conditioning (CRAC) and computer room air handler (CRAH) units are traditional cooling solutions designed for data centers, providing precise temperature and humidity control. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">CRAC units operate similarly to standard air conditioners, using refrigerant-based systems to cool the air. They draw in warm air from the data center, pass it through refrigerant-filled cooling coils and then blow the cooled air back into the room to maintain a stable temperature. CRAC units are highly effective in small to medium data centers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">CRAH units are typically used in larger, more energy-efficient facilities. Rather than using refrigerants, CRAH systems rely on chilled water from an external chiller plant. They draw in warm air from the data center, pass it over cooling coils filled with chilled water and circulate the cooled air back into the room. CRAH units tend to be more energy-efficient than CRAC, especially in data centers with large cooling loads, as they use external chilled water systems that can be optimized for energy savings. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Evaporative cooling (swamp cooling)</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Evaporative cooling is an energy-efficient method which uses the natural process of water evaporation to cool data centers. In this system, warm outside air is drawn through water-saturated pads or misting systems, where the water absorbs heat from the air and evaporates, lowering the temperature. The cooler, moist air is then directed into the data center, helping to reduce the need for mechanical cooling systems like traditional air conditioning. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This method works particularly well in regions with dry climates, where the air has a high capacity to absorb moisture and cool down. However, in more humid environments, its effectiveness can be limited due to the lower evaporation potential. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Adiabatic cooling</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adiabatic cooling is an increasingly popular method in data centers for enhancing traditional air-based cooling systems by using the natural process of water evaporation to cool the air. It is a pre-cooling method, where the warm outside air is passed through a water-saturated medium or misted water droplets. Similarly to evaporative cooling, the air cools as the water evaporates, and this cooler air is used to assist traditional cooling methods such as CRAC or CRAH units. Adiabatic cooling is used alongside conventional systems to improve efficiency and save energy, rather than a standalone solution. </span></p>
<h2><strong>Our data centers</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We partner with data center providers Equinix and Telehouse, where we primarily use air-based cooling methods, specifically cold and hot aisle containment. This approach allows us to manage airflow efficiently by separating cool intake air from the warm exhaust air, preventing them from mixing and ensuring that servers operate at optimal temperatures. This containment strategy maximizes cooling efficiency, reduces energy consumption and ensures stable performance for the critical data we store. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Compared to more experimental cooling methods like immersion cooling, cold and hot aisle containment is a proven, reliable solution which offers both operational scalability and cost-effectiveness. Given the often sensitive nature and high volumes of data we manage, this system provides the precision and control needed to ensure excellent uptime and performance.            </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We partner with data centers across 35+ global locations &#8211; </span><a href="https://www.hyve.com/en-us/data-center-colocation/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">find out more</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> about our strategically located data centers.  </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">To speak to one of our cloud experts, fill out </span><a href="https://www.hyve.com/en-us/contact-us/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">our contact form</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> today and we will be in touch.         </span></p>


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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks to the disruptions created by the global pandemic, a plethora of digital transformation projects have been turbo-charged by businesses in every sector over the past couple of years. If these turbulent times have taught us anything, it’s that having an effective IT infrastructure is vital to long-term business success.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With businesses under pressure to increase the efficiency of their current infrastructure whilst maintaining a high level of service, the question of cloud or colocation comes into play. While they are not mutually exclusive options, it’s important to know the difference.</span></p>
<h2><strong>What is colocation?</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Colocation allows businesses to rent physical space to house their own hardware in a third-party data center, instead of keeping servers on-premise. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Often, organisations have already made significant investments in their physical IT infrastructure &#8211; in the form of hard disks, servers and other resources. But the problem with storing and maintaining this equipment on-premise is the huge power and cooling requirements that come with it &#8211; and the associated costs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When a company colocates, it places its own equipment in a third-party data center and is therefore only responsible for the setting up, configuration, and maintenance of its servers. Usually, for a monthly fee, the data center will provide you with the floor space (which can include or exclude racks), network connectivity, power, cooling and security.</span></p>
<h2><strong>What is cloud hosting?</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While colocation is an obvious choice for companies who have put a lot of capital expenditure into IT infrastructure, it isn&#8217;t an ideal solution for those who haven&#8217;t already made that investment. That’s where cloud hosting comes in. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Put simply, cloud hosting is a service provided by a third-party host, where an organisation migrates its data and applications from its own physical servers into a cloud providers&#8217; virtualised servers. The day-to-day management of storage, servers and networks is then handed over to the cloud provider, freeing up internal IT departments to focus on other priorities.</span></p>
<h2><strong>Advantages of colocation</strong><b><br />
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<h3><strong>Cost-effective</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Running an established IT infrastructure on-site can be an extremely costly process. Moving away from managing IT services in-house and outsourcing to a data center has been proven to be an effective method to manage IT spending and lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) for the business. Colocation provides businesses with a comprehensive plan, often for a fixed rolling fee, that encompasses support, security, redundancy, and connectivity all-in-one while cutting the cost of utility bills, infrastructure and physical space.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Scalability</strong></h3>
<p>Much of the value of colocation rests with the customization and flexibility of the solution on offer. When a business decides to colocate in a data center they only have to pay for what they require at that current moment, however, this does not mean there is no room for manoeuvre. Every colocation facility has the flexibility to expand, this subsequently means that businesses have the ability to grow or expand into their space in line with ever-changing business needs and customer demands.</p>
<h3><strong>State-of-the-art facilities</strong></h3>
<p>Data centers offer high availability and uptime, with redundant power supplies and emergency generators to keep data centers up and running at all times. Colocation providers act as a gateway to true network superhighways, providing an extensive choice of connectivity options from multiple providers. They also offer improved bandwidth and lower latency, compared to hosting your own infrastructure on-premise.</p>
<h3><strong>Disaster Recovery</strong></h3>
<p>Colocation also allows you to implement a disaster recovery plan and back up your mission-critical data to another data center. Disasters can occur at any time, and if your IT infrastructure is kept on-premise, data could be lost or destroyed. Backing up your data to a separate data center location ensures that in the event of a disaster, your mission-critical applications will remain up and running.</p>
<h2><strong>Advantages of cloud hosting</strong><b><br />
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<h3><strong>Lower entry cost</strong></h3>
<p>Businesses looking to expand their IT resources beyond servers in their own office can access the cloud using an OpEx model, compared to the CapEx model of buying physical hardware. With most cloud providers offering “pay-as-you-go” models, customers also only pay for the resources they actually use and can scale up or down depending on their business needs.</p>
<h3><strong>Flexibility</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since the cloud isn’t a physical space, it’s far more flexible than a traditional IT infrastructure. The beauty of cloud hosting is that it can be responsive to demand, meaning you only pay for the resources you use. Such resources can be easily scaled up or down; if you are expecting extra traffic, you can scale up your resources to cater for the spike or if an organisation needs to increase its capacity to develop a new application or store more data, it can simply contact it’s cloud provider to increase resources.</span></p>
<h3><strong>A greener approach</strong></h3>
<p>Without the constraints of a physical server, cloud hosting is a cost-effective and greener way to run your website or application as you are only using the server resources you actually require. Therefore, by streamlining your data and resource use, you are creating less of an environmental impact.</p>
<h3><strong>Reliability</strong></h3>
<p>If all of the data and compute of your website are stored on one machine in your office and a disaster happens such as a fire or theft, your site will vanish. With cloud hosting, high uptime is built into its structure – if your site is shared between a network of interconnected machines, then when one goes offline, the others can pick up the slack and keep your site online.</p>
<h2><strong>Colocation Vs. Cloud hosting</strong></h2>
<p>Colocation involves housing your equipment and physical hardware in a data center owned by a third-party. This gives you control over the hardware while renting power, space and network connectivity. Cloud Hosting is where your environment is hosted on a providers virtual server, where <span style="font-weight: 400;">storage, servers and networks is managed for you, freeing up internal IT departments to focus on other priorities.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Functionality</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Functionality is the main distinction between colocation and the cloud; where a colocation facility operates as a data center that rents floor space to an organisation, a cloud enables users within an organisation to act as tenants.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Cost</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Colocation presents a much higher upfront cost compared to a cloud-based solution, due to the hardware that must be purchased by the customer instead of migrating data to a cloud server. However, with the pricing structure of public cloud services, the costs can become very expensive very quickly due to spikes in demand and bandwidth charges. A private cloud is a good alternative as it is often offered on a fixed billing model.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Responsibility</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With the cloud, servers are owned by the cloud provider with data being managed virtually, whereas, with colocation, servers are not owned by the facility, rather the business that is leasing the space. Choosing a colocation solution means you are responsible for maintaining and replacing equipment over time. With a cloud-based solution, all updates and management are handled by the provider, meaning you don’t have to worry about it.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Management</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Colocation facilities are also multi-tenant, but unlike a public or private cloud, colocation facilities don&#8217;t offer managed services to their tenants. Instead, the tenants only lease floor space or rack space in the colocation facility. It&#8217;s entirely up to the tenant to decide what they do with that leased space.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Shared resources</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where cloud providers offer shared public resources virtually, colocation offers shared space within a data center, but the reserved within the racks are cages are not shared &#8211; they are dedicated to the organisations that own them. The only shared resources in a colocation facility are power, cooling and security systems. </span></p>
<h3><strong>Which is best for your business?</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Both the cloud and colocation offer businesses different ways to store and manage their data. But while a colocation or cloud solution alone may be ideal for many companies, it’s important to note that these approaches to IT infrastructure are not mutually exclusive. When implemented within a robust data center environment, using a combination of the two in a hybrid or multi-cloud environment allows organisations to benefit from the best of both worlds.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While it is thought that colocation can provide more robust security measures, it lacks the cloud&#8217;s versatility. Colocation solutions can be a good fit for businesses requiring a high degree of control of their hardware and the workloads hosted on it, whereas the cloud can be better suited to organisations who perhaps don’t have as much expertise in-house and would rather a third party handle such tasks.</span></p>
<p><strong>Not sure which solution best fits your business needs? Get in touch with our cloud experts today on 08006122524 or email sales@hyve.com for a free consultation.</strong></p>


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The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) serves as the vendor-neutral home for many of the fastest-growing projects on GitHub, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. With over 500 members, the foundation fosters collaboration between the industry’s top developers, end-users, and vendors. As Certified Kubernetes Service Providers, Hyve is proud to be a part of the CNCF ecosystem.

CNCF

Run by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the KCSP program is a pre-qualified tier of vetted service providers who have deep experience helping enterprises successfully adopt Kubernetes. Hyve Managed Hosting is recognised for providing Kubernetes support, consulting and professional services for organizations embarking on their Kubernetes journey.

KCSP

The Linux Foundation is dedicated to building sustainable ecosystems around open source projects to accelerate technology development and industry adoption. With more than 1,000 corporate members across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and EMEA, the foundation aims to drive innovation across the globe.

Linux Foundation

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Statements from brands we work with and how we deliver extra mile support, best of breed hosting architecture and excellent value for money.

Customer Testimonials

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When you call Hyve you get through to an expert who will be able to solve your problem. The support team are available 24x7x365, with rapid response times from just 20 minutes.

Personal Support

Culture

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We work in small teams to keep up familiarity with clients and support staff meaning you don't keep repeating yourself.

Small Teams

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We provide each client with an Account Manager who gets to know you and your business inside out. 

Account Managers

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Whether you are migrating from another host or setting up a new website, our expert team is available to assist you every step of the way. 

Migrations

Included

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Hyve support, sales and customer services are based in the UK and available via telephone or support ticket systems.

UK Based

When choosing a web host, potential clients often ask us to explain the difference between Hyve and other web hosting providers. The answer is our commitment to delivering on our core business principals, these are: extra mile support culture, best of breed hosting architecture and excellent value for money.

What our customers say about us

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Discover Private Cloud

All the benefits of cloud technology, with the increased security and control of dedicated hardware.

Managed Private Cloud

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Discover Dedicated Servers

Keep your sensitive data locked down in one of our high-powered, ultra-secure dedicated servers.

Managed Dedicated Servers

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Discover Enterprise Cloud

Virtualise workloads on our multi-tenant cloud platform for increased flexibility, scalability and cost efficiency.

Managed Enterprise Cloud

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Discover Colocation

Eliminate the expense of maintaining your own infrastructure, while retaining complete control of your servers.

Colocation

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We offer a 20 Minute hardware replacement SLA with every Dedicated Blade server.

20 Minute hardware

replacement SLA

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Our support ticket system is fast and reliable. Customers can raise tickets via the MyHyve portal and assign priority levels. 

Support Ticket

System

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For an immediate response, support is available via telephone on 0800 612 2524. 

Telephone

Support

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Search for answers to common support requests on our support knowledge base.

Knowledge

Base

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Selecting the correct priority level for your support request is important. We have 3 levels of support: Important (24 hrs), Urgent (1 hr), or 	
Critical (20 mins). 

Support Priority

Levels

We have 100% network availability thanks to multiple active/active network connections, router and switch configurations. 

100% Network

Uptime

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We select our data centres for connectivity, reliability, security and performance. We use only the best Tier 3+ facilities around the globe.

World Class Data

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We offer full server backups with 'instant recovery', meaning that we can boot up a server from the backup SAN almost instantly.

Instant

Recovery

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We operate a 100GbE network. Customer platforms are connected via multiple 10GbE uplinks. Our bandwidth is 100% unrestricted inside and out.

Unrestricted

Bandwidth

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We pride ourselves on being totally flexible and are always able to find suitable solution for you. 

Flexible

Solutions

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We take pride on our customer reviews, find out what our customers say about us.

Trustpilot pages

Our Core Business Values

Success Stories - Baxter & Bailey

Success Stories - Medichecks

Success Stories - PTA Events

Success Stories - Broadlight

Success Stories - Testimonial

Trustpilot Hyve Managed Hosting Customer Reviews 2019

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eliminate the cost, hassle and security risks of maintaining hardware in your own facility when you colocate with Hyve. You’ll maintain full control and have hands-on access to your infrastructure, whilst we keep your business-critical data safe in our best-in-class data centers. Find out more about how our network of data centers has been diligently audited </span><a href="https://www.hyve.com/en-us/compliance-and-accreditation/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>


Looking for a colocation partner with a global footprint?

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With 100% network availability guaranteed, our network configuration gives you access to high-performance, resilient, and secure infrastructure. Protect your critical data, optimize speed, and ensure uptime. We utilize multiple, diversely routed connections to Tier 1 upstream providers, and utilize global transit suppliers including Cogent and Level 3.</span></p>


Experience a seamless network

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We partner with the world’s leading data centre providers to provision cloud services with enterprise-class security, resilience and performance. Our data centres are strategically located in global business hubs, providing the best connectivity, whilst meeting the most stringent regulations in power, cooling and security.</span></p>


World-class data centres

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Industry-leading SLAs

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Extensive bandwidth

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Cross-connectivity

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First-class security

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Expert support

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Bespoke solutions

Discover our colocation benefits

Take advantage of our strategic partnerships with leading data centre specialists and multiple bandwidth partners. Enjoy access to world-class technology, flexible service contracts and industry-leading SLAs with our global hosting offering.

Global Colocation Services