Atos Group: Preston Data Center

The Preston Data Center, operated by Atos Group, is a secure Tier III+ facility designed to serve government bodies, healthcare institutions, and regulated enterprises across the North West of England. With a focus on sovereign hosting, compliance, and regional business continuity, the center supports mission-critical workloads in line with UK public sector IT strategies.

• Location: Situated in Preston, with direct connectivity to Manchester, Leeds, and London via national fiber infrastructure and UK sovereign cloud networks.
• Architecture: Purpose-built, low-rise facility with modular zones, energy-efficient cladding, and reinforced systems designed for temperate Northern UK climates.
• Connectivity: Linked to UK internet exchanges, Atos’ sovereign SD-WAN fabric, and hyperscaler peering points to support hybrid cloud and DR workloads.
• Power & Cooling: Dual-grid feeds, smart UPS and diesel generator backup, and high-efficiency cooling using a hybrid chilled water and free-air system.
• Security: Compliant with NHS Digital, Cyber Essentials+, and UK government data protection standards; includes biometric access, 24/7 security, and advanced surveillance.
• Certifications: Tier III+, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 14001, GDPR, and NHS DSPT-aligned for public health infrastructure hosting.
• Core Services: Sovereign cloud enablement, colocation, data recovery, NHS and council IT platforms, and regional academic compute environments.
• Sustainability: Runs on renewable power sources with PUE-optimized operation, real-time energy usage tracking, and alignment with Atos’ Net Zero roadmap and UK Green ICT goals.

Preston Data Center strengthens Atos Group’s position as a leader in trusted, resilient, and sustainable digital services, supporting the UK’s Northern Powerhouse and public sector digital transformation efforts.