Managed IT in the Legal Sector
Client: Gullands Solicitors
20 Years of Cloud Computing in London
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Founded in nearby Kent, Sota has spent more than 20 years at the cutting edge of cloud computing. We’re proud to provide a local, scalable and cost-effective service for organisations across London—designing cloud solutions that match each client’s size and ambition.
Our SotaCloud platform provides independent cloud services hosted from our own local data centres. Having built our first data centre in 2004 and our own fibre network in 2009, we were early pioneers of cloud services—and continue to help lead London’s businesses into the future.
Connecting the capital
Based in North Kent, Sota has been providing IT services in London for almost 35 years. From our early days designing accounting software, Sota has always pushed the boundaries. Our transition from software to hardware led us to build our first commercial-grade data centre in 2004, and build our own fibre network in 2009.
Our independent data centres are just 46 miles from London, and now provide IT and cloud services to more than 500 businesses and 10,000 users across the country. Our modern, scalable and reliable SotaCloud platform has helped a range of recognisable brands to embrace the potential of the cloud, from Shepherd Neame to the RSBC.
What is SotaCloud?
SotaCloud is an independent cloud platform that matches the demands of your business. Hosted just 46 miles from London at the secure Kent Science Park campus, our independent data centres have been serving the capital for more than two decades. We were there at the advent of cloud technology, and continue to pioneer cloud services today.
While our cloud services in London aren’t hyper-scale like the largest public cloud providers, they are in-scale. Our service combines the transformative power of cloud computing with the responsiveness and strong working relationship you get from a small firm. The resulting service is just as effective as larger providers, but with a level of service that few can match.
Cloud services at scale
We pride ourselves on being a small cloud service provider that delivers big results. We hold the ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation for Information Security Management, and the Microsoft Gold Partner accreditation for Data Centres. Our infrastructure is resilient, secure and high-availability, with consistently high uptime, while our 24/7 support desk is always there to help you.
Our client relationships are the bedrock of our success. We work closely with organisations to map out their entire IT ecosystem, designing cloud solutions that deliver the highest possible returns at competitive prices. We build infrastructure that lasts, and provide cloud solutions that can be quickly scaled down or up as your requirements change.
London cloud projects
Our work in London includes a number of successful cloud computing projects. We’ve been lucky to work with institutions like the Royal Society for Blind Children, as well as financial services giant Ascot, steering them through successful transitions to the cloud.
Our work in London also extends well beyond cloud computing services. Other recent clients in London include Avid Insurance, and the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT). Click here to view our case studies page and learn more about these successful projects, along with those of our other clients in Kent and across the UK.
Amazon, Azure and more
As well as offering our own private cloud solutions, we’re also public cloud experts. As Microsoft Gold Partners, we have a wealth of expertise in Microsoft Azure, as well as experience working with Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Our staff can provide remote or on-site assistance with public cloud migration, or design a hybrid cloud solution that combines the flexibility of SotaCloud with the scale of a public provider.
We’re also highly experienced in the provision of Microsoft SharePoint. Working with your organisation, we can help to design and deploy a Microsoft SharePoint installation that works for you, with 24/7 technical support to help you bed in. We can also help you to reconfigure and reassess further down the line to ensure your SharePoint platform scales with your business.
Convenient colocation
One major advantage for our London-based clients is our private colocation service. We offer competitively-priced rackspace for your servers and other network equipment at our data centres in the nearby Kent countryside, with convenient 24/7 access should you need it.
Our facility at Kent Science Park near Sittingbourne is just 46 miles from London, and easily accessible by road and rail. Sitting just outside of the town, the site is close to the M2 and to Sittingbourne train station, which is less than an hour’s journey from London St Pancras.
Like the rest of our data centres, your colocated equipment will be highly optimised for minimal power consumption, lowering your operational overheads. Our flexible cabinet configurations support almost any server setup, while our on-site technical team is always there to maintain your equipment, and quickly rectify any problems you may have.
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Cloud computing in London FAQs
Do you provide cloud services in London to all sizes of businesses?
Yes! The scalability of SotaCloud means that we work with London businesses of all sizes, types and industries. Our private cloud can be adapted to suit everyone from educational facilities, to manufacturers, to garden centres. Get in touch with us today to discuss your cloud computing project, and find out how we can help you harness the power of the cloud.
Can you provide other IT services alongside cloud computing?
Yes! Sota isn’t just a cloud services provider, but an experienced provider of numerous managed IT services. Our proposals take your unique circumstances into account, finding the most optimal and cost-effective solution to your IT issues. You can also add or remove services further down the line, scaling to meet your changing needs.
Can we visit your Kent office or data centre?
Our private colocation service offers London businesses 24/7 unrestricted access to their collocated equipment, located just an hour away in rural Kent. SotaProtect customers can also benefit from our two workplace recovery suites, providing you with business continuity in the event of a workplace disaster. Any office visits will be arranged on a per client basis.
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