Sandyx invests in data centre

A GROUND-breaking new data centre has taken shape close to the heart of MediaCity in Salford.

After an investment of £250,000, the centre has been built in just four months by software development business Sandyx which says it aims to become a hub for new and existing companies.

The company says the concept was the brainchild of managing director and owner Mashukul Hoque, after years of running a software business heavily reliant on data services.

Data Centre Plus will provide hosting and server co-location as well as connectivity services. The aim is to provide commitment-free, flexible contracts which are not usually easily accessible.

“As managing director of a tech business in Manchester I was frustrated by the difficulties in accessing data centre space at a reasonable price,” said Hoque. “As I didn’t have a large footprint or a wholesale requirement I felt that I was being treated as if my business was small potatoes to them.

“So we decided to build our own data centre to work with local SMEs as well as technology and media companies. We feel we are better placed to serve business and we aim to provide the best customer service and flexibility in the region.”
 
Meanwhile, Gareth Riley has been appointed to lead the company’s business development efforts.

He said: Our offering will provide enterprise grade service at manageable price points and offer flexibility. This is unique in the data centre space. We can do this because we own our data centre and therefore don’t have investors to answer to on decisions we make”