New data centre bolsters Pulsant’s presence in South East as part of edge computing strategy
Maidenhead, UK – 28 February 2022
Pulsant, a leading hybrid cloud specialist and operator of the UK’s leading edge computing platform, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Reading-based data centre and cloud services provider Amito. The acquisition is the latest move in Pulsant’s geographic expansion plans and its ambitions to bring edge computing to every business in every region of the UK.
The acquisition is Pulsant’s second within two months, following the acquisition of a Manchester data centre and associated clients from M247 Limited. The deal includes the company’s 15,000 sq ft and 800 rack data centre in Reading which provides 2.9MW of IT load capacity and has been built from the ground up with energy efficiency in mind.
Pulsant already operates an established network of 11 regional edge data centres across the UK, delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud, colocation and networking services. The move further strengthens Pulsant’s presence in the South East of England, adding to existing data centre sites in Croydon, Maidenhead, Milton Keynes and Reading.
Rob Coupland, Chief Executive Officer at Pulsant, says: “The South East is a strategically important location for our clients and will continue to drive much of the UK’s economic activity. With Amito’s well established presence, we can continue to build the UK’s edge computing platform and bolster our scale and capacity in the region, this will become increasingly important as businesses embrace edge computing and demand increases.”
Ed Butler, Chief Executive Officer at Amito, says: “We are excited about Pulsant’s strategic plans. Amito’s established and extensive infrastructure provides a strong foundation for the company to expand its edge computing platform across the South East whilst delivering the best connectivity and cloud-based services to clients.”
Pulsant operates the UK’s edge computing platform which brings together core data centre, network and cloud services to enable data to be processed close to edge devices and bridge the gap between centralised platforms and micro-edge for UK businesses. More information about Pulsant and its services can be found at: https://www.pulsant.com/
About Pulsant
Pulsant is a hybrid cloud specialist and operator of the UK’s leading edge computing platform, which provides access to secure and scalable hybrid cloud and colocation solutions for organisations in every region of the UK. It has a regional network of edge data centres which deliver high speed, low latency to 95% of the UK population.
Pulsant’s comprehensive portfolio of cloud, colocation and networking solutions helps ensure the security, compliance and resilience of business-critical applications. These solutions, delivered via its edge computing platform, enable any UK business, regardless of their location, to innovate and grow.
Established in 1995, it has more than 25 years of experience working with organisations across the private and public sectors to help achieve their IT ambitions. Pulsant has more than 1,000 clients and holds multiple accreditations, including ISO27001 and PCI DSS.