Colo-X Ltd.: Oliver’s Yard Data Center

Oliver’s Yard Data Center, operated by Colo-X, is a carrier-neutral data center located in London, United Kingdom, serving enterprise, network, and connectivity-driven workloads within one of Europe’s most important digital and financial hubs. Situated in the central London area, the facility benefits from proximity to major business districts, cloud on-ramps, and dense network infrastructure. Designed to support secure, scalable colocation deployments, the site aligns with Colo-X’s focus on high-quality colocation services and strong interconnection options within the UK market.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

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

🔐 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 infrastructure areas.
3. Continuous CCTV monitoring across critical facility zones.
4. Fire detection and suppression systems, including early smoke detection and gas-based fire suppression to protect IT assets.
5. Compliance alignment with commonly adopted UK and international standards and regulatory requirements, including:
6. ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
7. ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
8. UK GDPR and 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 connectivity across London and low-latency access to major UK and European network hubs.
3. Cross-connect services available via fiber for customer, carrier, and partner interconnections.
4. Cloud-ready environment supporting hybrid and multi-cloud architectures through private connectivity options.
5. Well suited for enterprises, ISPs, and service providers requiring resilient connectivity in central London.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Enterprises and multinational organizations requiring secure infrastructure in London.
2. Financial services, media, and professional services firms with low-latency and compliance requirements.
3. Cloud, SaaS, and managed service providers deploying regional platforms.
4. Network operators and ISPs establishing points of presence within the London metro area.
5. Organizations implementing hybrid IT, disaster recovery, or multi-site architectures across the UK and Europe.