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Managed Data Centre Services

Our data centre infrastructure and expertise serve as your guarantee of security, performance and compliance in datacentre operations.

 

Data centre management is complex and expensive, demanding a range of specialist skills and infrastructure in constant need of maintenance and upgrading. Which is why thousands of businesses have outsourced their datacentre operations to ARO. We invest in the skills and infrastructure so you don’t have to.

Data Centre Specialists

ARO is one of the UK’s leading data centre service providers, with specialised knowledge in data centre architecture, infrastructure, and operations. Our service delivery model provides predictable costs from a single vendor, making it easier and simpler to avoid unexpected costs, with a range of strategic benefits that include:

  • Enhanced Data Centre Reliability: Optimal availability and uptime through proactive monitoring, quick issue resolution, and adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Optimised Performance: Enhanced datacentre performance and responsiveness, ensuring efficient data processing and retrieval.
  • Scalable Infrastructure: A scalable data centre infrastructure that can adapt to the evolving needs of the business, accommodating growth and changes in data processing requirements.
  • Optimised Resource Utilisation: Efficient use of datacentre resources, optimising server and storage utilisation to reduce costs and improve performance.

Co-Managed Services

Co-managed data centres offer a collaborative approach that enables you to maintain a level of control over your data centre operations while leveraging the specialised knowledge and capabilities of our engineers and consultants.

We work closely with your internal IT teams, combining expertise and resources to enhance the overall efficiency, security, and performance of your data centre infrastructure.

This provides a number of benefits over fully in-house data centre solutions, including:

  • Efficient use of data centre resources, balancing in-house and external expertise to optimise server and storage utilisation, reducing costs.
  • Greater operational flexibility, allowing you to adapt to changing data centre needs and priorities more dynamically.
  • Faster adoption of new technologies, leveraging ARO’s cloud expertise for seamless integration and implementation.
  • Improved operational resilience, by combining internal and external capabilities for proactive monitoring, issue resolution, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Cost-effective data centre operations, leveraging external expertise without relinquishing control, leading to a more balanced cost structure.
  • Greater potential for innovation, benefitting from our expertise to explore and implement cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

ARO understands our business, our goals and our drives. They have a great team from account management to technical delivery who are all bought into meeting the requirements of our business and flex the solutions to do just that.

- Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Specialist Data Centre Services with ARO

ARO’s Specialist Data Centre Services are designed for organisations that require uncompromising data sovereignty and tailored cloud journeys. Our brochure details how we deliver bespoke solutions with dedicated resources, advanced infrastructure, and personalised support to meet the specific needs of your industry. From planning to implementation, ARO guides you through every step of your cloud journey, ensuring that your data remains secure and compliant.

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Specialist skills

Delivered by our in-house experts with specialised knowledge in data centre architecture, infrastructure, and operations.

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Active support

Proactive 24/7 monitoring minimises downtime and optimises performance, reducing the impact of potential issues.

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Flexible infrastructure

Quickly add services and capacity to meet the evolving needs of the business, accommodating growth and changes in business operations.

Our Technical Expertise

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ARO is HSCN certified
ISO DNV 9001
ISO DNV 27001

Optimised Performance

Enhanced data centre performance ensures efficient data processing and retrieval for increased productivity.

FastOptimised Resource Utilisation

Optimised server and storage utilisation leads to reduced costs and improved performance.

Enhanced Reliability

Proactive 24/7 monitoring minimises threats and enables speedy resolution of issues.

01What are managed data centre services?

Managed data centre services involve outsourcing the operational responsibilities of a data centre to a third-party service provider.

02What are the benefits of managed data centre services?

Managed data centre services reduce operational costs and capital expenditures through shared resources and expertise. Plus it gives organisations access to specialised skills and knowledge of data centre professionals and improved reliability and performance through the use of state-of-the-art infrastructure and technologies. Other benefits include enhanced security and scalability.

03What services are provided by a managed data centre service?

Services provided by managed data centre services usually include infrastructure management, security, data backup and recovery, network monitoring, and technical support.

04Why do businesses outsource their data centre operations?

Outsourcing data centre operations allows business to focus solely on their primary business goals while reducing the financial burden of building, maintaining, and staffing a dedicated data centre.

05What is a co-managed data centre?

A co-managed data centre is a collaborative approach where both the client and the service provider share responsibilities in managing the data centre infrastructure. This allows businesses to retain some level of control while benefiting from the expertise and resources of the managed service provider.

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