Ans group limited

ANS Group Limited is a UK-based digital infrastructure and managed services provider, formed through the merger of UKFast and ANS under private equity ownership.  The company offers colocation, cloud, hosting, and dedicated server offerings to enterprises, public sector organizations, and digital service providers. Strategically located in Manchester and other regional hubs in the UK, ANS data centers deliver low-latency interconnection, robust connectivity to major carriers and Internet Exchanges, and integrated cloud on-ramps.  ANS positions itself as a full-stack infrastructure partner—blending colocation, hosting, cloud services, and managed operations—to serve customers requiring both flexibility and enterprise-grade reliability. 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Tier-certified, enterprise-grade data centers in Manchester (MaNOC series) with resilient infrastructure 
• Redundant power infrastructure (N+1 and full backup generators) to guarantee continuity during mains failure 
• Cooling systems using CRAC / DX units with N+1 redundancy to maintain stable environmental conditions 
• Modular rack deployment: standard cabinets, quarter/half/full rack options, bespoke cages and suites 
• Infrastructure designed for expansion and scalability to support growing workloads and density requirements 
• Onsite resources such as crash carts, loaner tools, break-out and rest areas to support client operations 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• 24/7/365 presence of engineers and SIA-accredited security personnel 
• Multi-layer access control: proximity cards, mantraps, biometric or credential checks, perimeter fencing (razor-wire, vehicle gates) 
• Extensive CCTV coverage both internally and externally 
• Fire detection systems (e.g. VESDA) and gas-based suppression systems in critical zones 
• Compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 9001, PCI DSS in applicable facilities 
• Site-specific network security (firewalls, segmentation) and perimeter defense in each data center 
• Continuous monitoring of infrastructure and security systems with real-time alerts and audit capabilities 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Fully carrier-neutral facilities offering choices among multiple Tier-1 and Tier-2 telecoms (BT, Virgin Media Business, Metronet, etc.) 
• IP transit, point-to-point, dark fiber, wavelength, and Ethernet services available for interconnection 
• Peering arrangements and access to UK Internet Exchanges (e.g. LINXP, LONAP, IX Manchester) 
• Multiple fiber entry paths and diverse routing to prevent single points of failure 
• On-ramps into public cloud providers (hybrid / private cloud integration) to support multicloud deployments 
• High-bandwidth Internet access, cross connects, and dedicated connectivity between customer racks and network nodes 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises & regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) needing compliance-friendly colocation, hosting, and disaster recovery support
• SaaS, ISVs, and digital service providers using cloud hosting, dedicated servers, and hybrid infrastructure
• E-commerce and media firms seeking low-latency connectivity and high availability
• Public sector and education institutions requiring scalable, secure infrastructure within the UK
• Partners and resellers leveraging ANS’s colocation, cloud, and managed services to build their offerings
• Technology-forward organizations seeking hybrid or multicloud architectures integrated with on-prem and hosted infrastructure