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Kao Data expands on-site collaboration with managed services leader ServerChoice

Kao Data expands on-site collaboration with Managed Services Leader ServerChoice to Offer OCP-Ready capabilities to Small and Medium (SME) Organisations

  • ServerChoice Managed Services Platform extends Kao Data’s data centre reach into wider customer (SME) opportunities.
  • SMEs can now start small and scale their requirement in the heart of the renowned UK Innovation Corridor underpinned by low-latency, highly resilient, security focussed, colocation facilities.
  • Kao Data continues its commitment to delivering ‘best in class’ wholesale colocation capabilities for its customers. The collaboration with ServerChoice provides the perfect platform for SMEs to expand their footprint in a world-class facility.


18 October, 2019, London, United Kingdom – Kao Data, the home of innovation and the UK’s leading entrant to the wholesale colocation data centre market, has expanded its on-site collaboration with SeverChoice, an industry leader in customer managed services. The collaboration demonstrates Kao Data’s continuing commitment to the data centre market, offering start-ups, as well as both small and medium organisations that require the highest

The initial footprint, comprised of four Technology Cells within the Kao Data London One (KDL1)facility, can be optimised to reflect ServerChoice’s customers’ requirements. Moreover, its customers will have access to the full range of ServerChoice solutions including its industry leading cyber security initiatives, disaster recovery, as well as high-speed network and peering capabilities through the installed Ai Networks virtual point of presence (vPoP), providing direct links to customer sites and hubs across the globe.

Paul Finch CEO and COO, Kao Data stated, “As one of the only European-based OCP (Open Compute Project) ‘Ready’ data centres and a wholesale operator, it is important to offer the capability to provide a platform to managed service providers and their customers pushing technology architecture boundaries. We believe this is a market segment that offers massive growth potential over the coming years. We can help expand our customers market opportunities with the guarantee of a data centre location that provides a highly efficient and scalable customer solution.”

Mark Boost, CEO, ServerChoice commented, “Being located in one of the most efficient data centres in Europe provides us with the ability to deliver sustainable and cost-effective solutions. The Kao Data platform allows us to scale rapidly to meet customer demands, allied with our sister companies Ai Networks and Bulletproof Cyber, we are able to provide a complete end-to-end solution to our customers.”

About ServerChoice

ServerChoice (www.serverchoice.com) are UK pioneers of data centre and managed services. With over a decade of experience in operating multiple data centres nationwide, and providing best-in-class managed/cloud services, ServerChoice focuses on delivering flexible, world-class services – making them a trusted partner of SMEs and global enterprises alike.

In addition to ServerChoice, the Group also operates Bulletproof Cyber (www.bulletproof.co.uk), who provide innovative and robust cyber security services to help keep organisations keep protected against evolving cyber threats. Ai Networks (www.ai.co.uk) is also in the ServerChoice Group, and is a leader in the field of nextgeneration, enterprise-class business connectivity.

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