Datacentreplus

What Datacentreplus does

Datacentreplus (DCP), trading as Sandyx Systems Ltd, is a privately-owned UK data centre operator and managed security services provider (MSSP) founded in 2015 and headquartered in Salford, Manchester. The company operates from a single, privately-owned ISO 27001 certified Tier 3 facility at 4 Carolina Way, Manchester M50 2ZY, where its engineering team is co-located with the data centre floor, enabling direct-to-engineer support and remote hands service without offshore resourcing. The product portfolio spans managed cloud infrastructure, dedicated bare-metal servers, virtual private servers (VPS), colocation, managed cybersecurity, and backup/disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), with all customer data remaining within UK jurisdiction to address data sovereignty requirements.

The business model is built on recurring managed-services subscriptions billed monthly, with custom-quoted pricing for most offerings and an annual price escalator formula tied to UK CPI plus 3% (capped at 3% if CPI is negative). Distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales supplemented by Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework procurement for UK public sector clients (central/local government, NHS Trusts, emergency services, schools, universities), with free security assessments functioning as a mid-funnel lead generation tool. Target verticals include UK digital agencies, SaaS platforms, ecommerce/retail, professional services, manufacturing, and public sector — segments with concentrated demand for compliance (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, PCI DSS), uptime, and data residency. Strategic technology partnerships with CrowdStrike, Google Cloud, Sophos, Proofpoint, Acronis, and Cisco layer best-of-breed security, backup, networking, and hybrid-cloud capabilities onto the owned infrastructure. The company is bootstrapped (no disclosed external funding), founder-controlled under Managing Director Mashukul Hoque, and operates with a lean headcount of 1–10.

Name

Datacentreplus

Legal name

Sandyx Systems Ltd

Website

https://datacentreplus.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Datacentreplus is a privately-owned, Manchester-based Tier 3 data centre operator and managed security services provider delivering colocation, dedicated servers, managed cloud, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery services to UK businesses and public sector clients requiring data sovereignty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Infrastructure & Data Centre Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDABACAG

Enterprise Data Centers & On-Prem Facilities (Owned/Operated)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Cloud & Data Center Infrastructure/Data Center Facilities & Colocation

SECONDARYHDABAOAB

Edge Colocation & Distributed Data Center Services

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Cloud & Data Center Infrastructure/Edge Data Center Solutions

SECONDARYHDABACAK

Government / Defense & High-Security Data Centers

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Cloud & Data Center Infrastructure/Data Center Facilities & Colocation

SECONDARYHDABAOAD

Edge Storage & Data Management (Caching, Backup, Local Data Lakes)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Cloud & Data Center Infrastructure/Edge Data Center Solutions

Keywords

• Managed cloud hosting
• Data centre services
• Colocation services
• Managed cybersecurity services
• Disaster recovery as a service

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Managed Cloud Infrastructure: High-performance, bespoke cloud environments managed 24/7 by Manchester-based engineers. Includes OS security patching, firewall management, automated backup routines, and 24/7 hardware monitoring.
2. Dedicated Servers: Custom-built servers to high specification or bespoke requirements with optional management/support packages. Includes parts and labour guarantee for in-contract customers.
3. Colocation: Provision of space, power, cooling, and physical security for server, storage, and networking equipment at the Manchester facility.
4. Cybersecurity Services: Multi-layered perimeter and endpoint defence including next-generation firewalls, network-level DDoS mitigation, and AI-driven ransomware protection. Managed detection and response services.
5. Backup & Disaster Recovery: Immutable offsite backups using Acronis technology, disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) with instant server failover, and Microsoft 365 backup protection.
6. VPS Hosting: Virtual private server hosting supporting Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, and Windows Server.
7. Remote Hands Service: Assistance with server reboots, CDROM connect/disconnect, cable checks, and diagnostic relay. Additional chargeable services available beyond standard scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Datacentreplus provides fully-managed IT infrastructure services from its privately-owned ISO 27001 certified Tier 3 Manchester data centre, delivering bespoke managed cloud environments, dedicated bare-metal servers, VPS hosting and colocation to UK businesses. Layered on top are multi-layered cybersecurity (next-gen firewalls, AI-driven ransomware protection, 24/7 threat hunting via CrowdStrike, Sophos and Proofpoint) and backup/disaster recovery (Acronis-powered immutable air-gapped storage with instant server failover and Microsoft 365 backup), all backed by Manchester-based Level 1/2/3 engineers with 100% UK data residency.

Product overview

Datacentreplus is a privately-owned UK data centre and managed services provider offering a unified IT infrastructure portfolio centered on its ISO 27001 certified Manchester facility. The core offering comprises four hosting products: Managed Cloud (bespoke cloud environments with infrastructure stack management), Dedicated Servers (custom-built bare-metal servers with hardware guarantee), VPS Hosting (virtual private servers with Linux/Windows support), and Co-Location (physical rack space with 24/7 access). Security services layer on through strategic partnerships with CrowdStrike, Sophos, and Proofpoint for endpoint, email, and network protection. Backup and disaster recovery are addressed via Acronis Cyber Protect integration and dedicated Microsoft 365 backup, all with 100% UK data residency. Support services include Remote Hands assistance, security assessments, and a self-service Knowledge Base.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Cloud

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.982% uptime guarantee with Tier 3 infrastructure
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CrowdStrikecoreTechnology or Integration · 16 December 2025Strategic partnership announced December 2025. DCP deploys, configures, and actively manages CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint protection for customers. Provides AI-driven endpoint detection and response with 100% UK data sovereignty—backups stored at DCP's wholly-owned Manchester facility. Zero-touch deployment and daily alert monitoring by certified DCP engineers.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Google Cloud partner with platform integration capabilities. Enables hybrid cloud deployments and migration assistance from AWS or Azure.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSophos Authorized Provider offering Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity ecosystem including XDR integration, Intercept X, next-gen firewalls, and Managed Detection and Response. DCP team monitors Sophos alerts 24/7 for real-time threat neutralisation.
• ProofpointcoreTechnology or IntegrationProofpoint Authorized Provider delivering email security including advanced threat protection, URL sandboxing, attachment defence, Very Attacked People (VAP) identification, email encryption, and DMARC authentication. Integrates with DCP hosting and M365 environments.
• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Acronis Cyber Protect and Acronis Backup solutions. Provides immutable, air-gapped backup storage with AI ransomware protection. Backups stored locally in DCP's ISO 27001 certified Manchester data centre.
• Crown Commercial Service (G-Cloud)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerG-Cloud 14 Framework approved supplier. Enables UK public sector bodies to procure DCP services directly through the Digital Marketplace without full tender process. Simplifies procurement for central/local government, NHS, emergency services, and education.
• The Hive (Upturn)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness hub partnership with social enterprise Upturn located in Oldham. CEO and founder has roots in Oldham, representing community engagement.
• MetronetcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect fibre connectivity provider with presence in DCP Manchester facility. Part of carrier-neutral network strategy.
• CogentcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect fibre connectivity provider with presence in DCP Manchester facility.
• Level3 (CenturyLink)coreTechnology or IntegrationDirect fibre connectivity provider with presence in DCP Manchester facility.
• BTcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect fibre connectivity provider with presence in DCP Manchester facility.
• Virgin MediacoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect fibre connectivity provider with presence in DCP Manchester facility.
• RiellocoreTechnology or IntegrationUPS systems provider for N+1 power backup infrastructure at Manchester data centre.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise-grade Cisco networking hardware for core network infrastructure managed by on-site DCP team.

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cyberfort Group: Cyberfort is a UK-based data centre, cyber security, and managed services provider combining colocation with managed detection and response. Direct overlap with Datacentreplus's dual data centre + MSSP positioning and SME/mid-market UK customer base.
• Memset: Memset is a UK-based managed cloud and dedicated server provider serving SMEs, agencies, and public sector with ISO-accredited UK data centres. Competes head-to-head with Datacentreplus on managed VPS/dedicated server, cloud, and UK-hosted managed services.
• Netwise: Netwise is a privately-held UK data centre operator with colocated cloud hosting services in London. Highly comparable to Datacentreplus as a regional owner-operated DC offering colocation, managed cloud, and dedicated bare metal to UK businesses with similar sovereign-data emphasis.
• Fasthosts: Fasthosts is a long-established UK shared hosting, VPS, and cloud provider owned by IONOS. Overlaps with Datacentreplus on UK SMB hosting, email/website hosting, and basic managed services — though at larger scale and as a more commodity-focused competitor.
• ANS Group: ANS is a Manchester-headquartered UK managed cloud, colocation, and digital transformation provider to public and private sectors. Closely comparable as a UK regional cloud/colo/MSP with overlapping customer segments and public-sector G-Cloud exposure.
• Krystal Hosting: Krystal is a UK independent managed hosting and cloud provider offering VPS, dedicated servers, and managed services on UK infrastructure. Comparable to Datacentreplus on UK-hosted managed infrastructure for SMEs, SaaS, and agencies.
• Custodian Data Centres: Custodian operates UK purpose-built data centres offering colocation, managed hosting, and DR services to enterprise and public-sector clients. Directly comparable to Datacentreplus in the regional Tier 3+ UK colocation and managed services market.

Broad incumbents

• Telehouse: Telehouse (KDDI) operates carrier-neutral colocation and managed services in London and across Europe, including the Telehouse North and Docklands campuses. A broad incumbent in the UK colocation space against which Datacentreplus competes for enterprise and carrier customers.
• Equinix (UK): Equinix is a global colocation and interconnection operator with multiple London-area IBXs serving enterprise and carrier customers. Sets the upper-bound benchmark on UK colocation reliability and ecosystem density that Datacentreplus is differentiated against as a privately-owned alternative.
• IONOS: IONOS is a major European cloud, hosting, and dedicated server provider with a sizable UK SMB and agency book. A broader incumbent competitor in the same SME hosting and managed cloud category DCP serves, with deeper marketing and self-service tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/datacentreplus

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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