Overview

Sequential Networks partnered with a leading UK media company to deliver a secure Server Colocation solution following a strategic reduction in office space and the removal of their on‑site server room.

As part of a wider property and operating cost optimisation programme, the client required a reliable, compliant and high‑availability data centre environment to host their core production, file and application servers outside of the office environment.

We delivered enterprise‑grade UK Server Colocation from our ISO 27001 & ISO 9001 certified Warrington Edge Data Centre (WADC), enabling the client to close their server room, reduce overheads, improve resilience, and provide secure access for a highly mobile workforce.

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The Challenge

The media company was previously operating an on‑site server room within a large head office facility that supported:

• File servers hosting large media assets
• Application servers supporting production workflows
• Domain, licensing and management infrastructure

Following a reduction in office footprint and a move towards flexible working, the organisation faced several challenges:

• The existing office space could no longer accommodate a compliant server room
• Rising power, cooling and maintenance costs
• No dedicated resilience or redundant power infrastructure
• Increased risk of outages, overheating and hardware failure
• Limited physical security and audit readiness

The client required a Secure Colocation Provider UK that could:

• Host critical servers in a resilient environment
• Provide enterprise‑grade power and cooling
• Deliver strong physical and network security
• Support mobile and remote access to central systems
• Align with ISO and GDPR compliance requirements

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The Solution

Sequential Networks designed and delivered a full Server Colocation and connectivity solution within our ISO 27001 & ISO 9001 certified private data centre at WADC.

Colocation Architecture & Design

Secure Server Colocation

• Dedicated locked rack space
• Dual‑feed resilient power
• N+1 cooling infrastructure
• Environmental and power monitoring

Physical & Infrastructure Security

• 24/7 staffed facility
• Multi‑factor controlled access
• CCTV monitoring and audit logging
• Segregated customer environments

Network & Connectivity

• High‑availability internet and private connectivity
• Secure VPN access for staff and production teams
• Low‑latency access for large media files and applications

Migration & Decommissioning

• Planned migration of on‑site servers to WADC
• Safe removal of the office server room
• Decommissioning of legacy cooling and power infrastructure
• Reconfiguration of office networks for cloud and remote access

Monitoring & Support

• 24/7 monitoring by our Network Operations Centre (NOC)
• Proactive alerting and incident response
• Remote hands and on‑site engineering support

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Results & Benefits

1. Successful Office Consolidation

The project enabled the client to:

• Fully remove the on‑site server room
• Reduce office space and facilities costs
• Eliminate cooling, UPS and generator maintenance
• Simplify building infrastructure requirements

Supporting a leaner, more flexible property and operating model.

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2. Improved Resilience & Availability

By moving into our ISO‑certified data centre, the client now benefits from:

• Dual‑feed resilient power
• Generator‑backed infrastructure
• Enterprise cooling and environmental control
• Significantly reduced outage risk

Delivering a true Business‑Critical Colocation Environment.

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3. Enhanced Security & Compliance

The colocation platform provides:

• ISO 27001 information security controls
• ISO 9001 quality management processes
• Controlled physical access and audit trails
• GDPR‑aligned data hosting in the UK

Strengthening security posture and regulatory confidence for sensitive media assets and client data.

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4. Mobile Workforce Enablement

With servers securely hosted at WADC, staff can now:

• Access production systems from office, home and client locations
• Work securely on centralised data and applications
• Maintain performance for large file workflows

Enabling a highly mobile and hybrid workforce without reliance on an office‑based server room.

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Technology Summary

• Service: Secure Server Colocation UK
• Location: Warrington Edge Data Centre (WADC) – ISO 27001 & ISO 9001 Certified
• Rack Space: Dedicated locked cabinets
• Power: Dual‑feed resilient power with generator backup
• Cooling: N+1 cooling infrastructure
• Connectivity: High‑availability internet & private circuits
• Security: 24/7 access control, CCTV, audit logging
• Support: 24/7 NOC monitoring & remote hands

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Why Sequential Networks

Sequential Networks delivered a colocation solution combining:

• Secure UK sovereign hosting
• ISO 27001 & ISO 9001 certified data centre operations
• Enterprise resilience and availability
• Low‑latency connectivity for media workflows
• Fully managed monitoring and on‑site engineering

Our approach enabled the client to modernise infrastructure while reducing cost, risk and operational complexity.

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Client Outcome

The media company now benefits from:

• Removal of on‑site server infrastructure
• Lower facilities and energy costs
• Higher availability and resilience
• Stronger physical and information security
• Secure access for a mobile workforce
• A scalable platform ready for future growth

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Talk to Us

If your organisation is planning to reduce office space, remove an on‑site server room, or migrate to a secure UK Server Colocation facility, contact Sequential Networks today.

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