Telehouse: Telehouse Telehouse Metro Data Center

Telehouse Metro, operated by Telehouse (a subsidiary of KDDI Corporation), is located at 65 Clifton Street, in the heart of London’s financial district near Silicon Roundabout. Opened in 1997, it was established to serve organisations seeking secure, high-quality colocation space in Central London, distinct from the Docklands campus.Positioned within walking distance of Liverpool Street Station, it offered excellent proximity to major business hubs and low-latency network connectivity

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Year of Opening: 1997
• Colocation Size (Gross): Approximately 1,043 m²(~11,230 ft²)
• Power per Rack: Approximately 1 kW per rack
• Power Infrastructure:
• Single incoming power feed
• UPS: N+1 configuration or N+N, offering 30 minutes of battery backup
• Generators: 4 generators with N+1 redundancy
• Cooling & Flooring: Chilled-water cooling system; raised flooring throughout

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Security Measures (Physical & Monitoring):
• Continuous proximity card reader access control.
• Video surveillance (CCTV) monitoring the site.
• 24×7×365 site monitoring and operational support
• Onsite Support: Skilled engineers providing 24‑hour technical support, 365 days a year
• Compliance Certifications: No Metro-specific certifications found; broader Telehouse London data centres hold ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), PCI‑DSS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, BS OHSAS 18001, RMADS, etc.However, these apply to the Docklands facilities and are not explicitly confirmed for Metro.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-Neutral Status: Metro was a carrier-neutral point, allowing choice from multiple UK, European, and global carriers
• Ecosystem: Served as a local interconnection hub with excellent carrier connectivity, and a fibre link to Telehouse’s Docklands data centres, enabling broader connectivity options
• Network Reach: While specific carrier counts for Metro aren’t detailed, it benefited from Telehouse’s broader network ecosystem
• Internet Exchange Access: No explicit mention of direct LINX access at Metro; most LINX activity is associated with the Docklands campus

💼 Who It Serves

• Ideal for organisations needing a secure, centrally located colocation facility—either as a primary or secondary site
• Well-suited for businesses requiring low-latency access to the City and financial hubs, such as finance, trading firms, tech startups, or enterprises needing proximity to the London Internet ecosystem