Colo-X Ltd.: Leeds DC3 Data Centre

Leeds DC3 Data Centre, operated by Colo-X, is a carrier-neutral data center located in Leeds, United Kingdom, serving enterprise, service provider, and connectivity-driven workloads across Northern England. Positioned within one of the UK’s fastest-growing digital and financial hubs, the facility benefits from strong regional demand and excellent network connectivity to major UK metros. Designed to support secure, scalable, and resilient colocation deployments, Leeds DC3 aligns with Colo-X’s focus on regional data center infrastructure and customer-controlled environments.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. High-availability, enterprise-grade facility design supporting continuous operations and business-critical workloads.
2. Redundant power infrastructure, including UPS-backed power systems and emergency generators to ensure reliable uptime.
3. Efficient cooling architecture designed to maintain stable environmental conditions for modern IT equipment.
4. Carrier-neutral colocation environment, enabling customers to interconnect with multiple network providers.
5. Scalable colocation offerings, including single cabinets, full racks, cages, and private suites for enterprise and service provider deployments.
6. Modern facility layout supporting efficient use of space and power.
7. 24/7 monitoring and operational support, with remote-hands services available for infrastructure management.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Multi-layer physical security controls, including controlled site access and secured data hall environments.
2. Badge-based and role-based access control for customer areas.
3. Continuous CCTV monitoring across critical facility zones.
4. Fire detection and suppression systems, including early smoke detection and gas-based fire suppression technologies.
5. Compliance alignment with commonly adopted UK and international standards and regulatory frameworks, including:
6. ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
7. ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
8. UK GDPR data-protection requirements
9. Secure customer environments supported through locked cabinets, cages, and segregated colocation spaces.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral connectivity, supporting interconnection with multiple UK and international network providers.
2. Strong metro and regional connectivity across Leeds and Northern England.
3. Low-latency network access to Manchester, London, and other major UK digital hubs.
4. Cross-connect services available via fiber for customer, carrier, and partner interconnections.
5. Suitable for hybrid IT architectures, regional network nodes, and disaster recovery deployments.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Enterprises requiring secure infrastructure in Northern England.
2. Financial services, legal, and professional services organizations based in Leeds.
3. Cloud, SaaS, and managed service providers deploying regional platforms.
4. Telecom operators and ISPs establishing points of presence outside London.
5. Organizations implementing hybrid IT, backup, or multi-site architectures across the UK.