British hosting company, DataVita has unveiled its new national cloud service, designed to offer clients data residency within the UK while providing full transparency on costs, including no hidden fees or egress charges.
Positioned as an alternative to major public cloud providers, National Cloud aims to address challenges faced by organizations in regulated sectors when using public cloud services.
As Scotland’s largest data center and cloud services provider, DataVita has partnered with HPE to develop National Cloud, which is built on the HPE GreenLake cloud platform. The infrastructure provided by HPE managed through GreenLake, is touted for its flexibility, allowing DataVita to offer both public and private cloud deployments.
The service is particularly targeted at public sector customers and those with complex hybrid cloud requirements, promising secure cloud capabilities with complete visibility and control.
“National Cloud is our answer to the recurring issues organizations face with public cloud services,” said DataVita Managing Director Danny Quinn. “We’re actively seeking out workloads that public clouds can’t efficiently support, particularly those driven by AI’s growing demands and those organizations requiring intricate hybrid cloud architectures.”
DataVita emphasizes that its use of UK-based data centers, including two facilities in Scotland, enables it to address compliance and security concerns for public services and regulated industries. The company also collaborates with a network of partner facilities across the UK, ensuring they meet its sustainability standards.
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Industry analysts note the growing interest in sovereign cloud solutions. Omdia Chief Analyst Roy Illsley highlighted the demand for data residency within the country, while Gartner Senior Director Analyst Rene Buest pointed out the rising sovereignty concerns among public cloud customers, particularly in regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
DataVita reports strong interest from organizations seeking more control over their critical workloads and data, especially those in regulated industries. The National Cloud service is also expected to meet the needs of medium and large enterprises, tech startups, and public sector bodies looking to escape the limitations of traditional public cloud services.
