Redcentric PLC: Reading Data Centre

Redcentric’s Reading Data Centre is strategically positioned in Reading, Berkshire (3-5 Worton Drive, RG2 0TG), along the M4 corridor, delivering low-latency connectivity to London, Heathrow Airport, and the South of England. Operated by Redcentric Data Centres, it serves as a key colocation and hosting hub within Redcentric’s UK footprint, benefiting from proximity to major business and connectivity hubs while leveraging carrier-neutral network flexibility.  The facility is integrated into Redcentric’s multi-meshed MPLS core network, enabling resilient interconnections across its data centre estate. 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Designed to support ~350 racks across colocated pods, conventional racks, cages, and private suites 
• Built floor area: ~1,477 m² gross, with ~1,340 m² of net customer (IT) space 
• Structural design: Type-2 steel framed industrial (non-combustible), two data floors, dual IT zones 
• Power capacity: Up to 3 MW of utility feed capacity into the data centre 
• Backup generators: 3 × 750 kVA, with N+1 redundancy 
• UPS and distribution: N+N UPS systems / redundant feeds to cabinets 
• Power density: 3–8 kW per cabinet typical 
• Cooling & efficiency:
• • Free air cooling via “Weatherite” system 
• • Cold aisle containment (Rittal units) 
• • Designed PUE: 1.25 
• Fire protection: IG55 inert gas suppression, VESDA early warning detection, network-monitored fire sensors 
• Modular design: Two IT zones, flexible floor loading (1,250 kg/m² ground, 750 kg/m² first floor) 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• 24/7/365 manned security on site 
• Continuous CCTV surveillance with HQ-based monitoring and Schneider CCTV door access systems 
• Controlled access: single-person, card-based entry; intruder alarms 
• Compliance & certifications:
• • ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) 
• • ISO 9001 (Quality Management) 
• • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) 
• • ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) 
• • ISO 20000 (IT Service Management) 
• • PCI DSS (for physical hosting / managed firewall) 
• • Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus 
• • PSN / CN-SP compliance for government connectivity 
• • Authorised to handle HM Government “Official-Sensitive” data 
• Regular penetration testing by Crest-approved vendors 
• Processes aligned with NHS DSPT and assessed for PSPT compliance for healthcare workloads 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Fully carrier-neutral facility 
• Direct access circuits into Redcentric’s 100 Gb core network backbone 
• Multi-route, meshed MPLS architecture ensuring redundancy across the data centre network 
• Fibre entry diversity promised via multiple routes (to provide redundancy)
• Access to interconnection services, private circuits, colocation peering and managed connectivity solutions via Redcentric’s broader network footprint 
• Proximity to major fibre corridors via the M4 corridor position enhances low latency routes to London and West regions 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises requiring resilient colocation and hybrid IT infrastructure supporting mission-critical workloads
• Public sector organizations including central and local government, especially leveraging PSN / government-grade connectivity
• Healthcare and life sciences clients needing secure, certified hosting for HSCN / NHS workloads
• Financial services institutions seeking low latency access to London and regulated environments
• AI / High-Performance Computing / Data Analytics users that require dense power / efficient cooling infrastructure
• Managed service providers or cloud operators wanting a UK gateway colocation hub with integrated connectivity