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Data Centre Control,
Automation & Monitoring Solutions

Our Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform integrates control, monitoring and automation systems delivering real-time visibility, resilience and efficiency across mission-critical data centre infrastructure.


Helping operators, consultants and contractors
implement Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) to improve efficiency, resilience and sustainability while reducing operational costs.

Leveraging over 20 years of experience in critical infrastructure integration, we deliver modular, scalable and interoperable control, SCADA, PLC, and OT network solutions.

Providing strategic advice and turnkey design and build solutions for data centres, engineered to meet operational, cyber security and IEC 61850 compliance requirements across hyperscale, colocation and edge facilities.

What do we offer?

Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM)

Total Data Centre management for a single site or a portfolio of Data Centres, regardless of when they were built.

Power Management Systems (PMS)

High integrity PLC & SCADA solutions for monitoring and controlling your critical power systems. 

Operational Technology (OT) Data Networks

Resilient and secure Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) data networks compliant to IEC 61850.

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Integration of of your Building Management Systems subsystems into a single unified platform.

We work across the whole project lifecycle.

Consultancy & Design

We provide data centre consultancy and design services that support the planning, development and optimisation of modern digital infrastructure.

Drawing on extensive experience in automation, power management and operational technology systems, we work with operators, developers and consultants to define scalable, resilient and energy-efficient data centre architectures.

Our services include technical advisory, systems architecture design, control and monitoring strategies, and the integration of DCIM and SCADA platforms.

By focusing on interoperability, redundancy and long-term operational performance, we help ensure that data centre facilities are designed to operate reliably, efficiently and securely throughout their lifecycle.

 
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Delivery & Support

We provide data centre delivery and support services covering the full lifecycle of control, automation and monitoring systems.

From detailed engineering and system integration through to commissioning and handover, we work closely with contractors, operators and consultants to ensure infrastructure is delivered reliably and to the highest technical standards.

Our team supports the implementation of DCIM, SCADA, power management and network architectures, ensuring systems are fully tested, interoperable and ready for operational use.

Ongoing support services help maintain performance, resilience and security, ensuring data centre infrastructure continues to operate efficiently throughout its lifecycle.

We work with all types of Data Centre infrastructure

 

Hyperscale Data Centres

We work with hyperscale data centre operators to design and implement automation and infrastructure management solutions that support highly scalable, resilient and energy-efficient facilities.

Colocation (Colo) Facilities

We support colocation data centre operators by delivering automation, monitoring and DCIM solutions that improve operational efficiency, resilience and visibility across shared critical infrastructure.

Edge Data Centres

We support edge data centre deployments by implementing remote control and monitoring of multiple sites and DCIM solutions that enable efficient, resilient operation of distributed infrastructure closer to end users.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • A datacentre is a secure facility that houses servers, networking equipment, and IT infrastructure. It provides power, cooling, and connectivity to ensure systems run reliably 24/7. Businesses use datacentres to store data, host applications, and maintain high-performance IT environments without managing physical infrastructure themselves.

  • Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is a platform that provides real-time monitoring, control and optimisation of data centre infrastructure. It integrates systems such as power, cooling, and networks into a single interface, improving visibility, efficiency and operational resilience across the facility.

  • DCIM improves operational efficiency by providing real-time insights into power usage, cooling performance and system health. It helps reduce downtime, optimise energy consumption, and enables better decision-making through centralised monitoring and automation.

  • Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) is a high-availability network protocol defined in the IEC 62439-3 standard that ensures seamless, zero-downtime communication in critical systems. It works by sending duplicate data packets simultaneously over two independent networks, allowing the receiving device to accept the first packet that arrives and discard the duplicate. If one network path fails, communication continues instantly over the other with no interruption or recovery time. This makes PRP particularly suited to mission-critical environments such as data centres, power systems and industrial automation, where continuous operation and reliability are essential.

  • A Power Management System (PMS) uses PLC and SCADA technologies to monitor and control critical electrical infrastructure. It ensures reliable power distribution, improves fault detection, and enhances resilience across mission-critical systems.

  • IEC 61850 is an international standard for communication networks in electrical systems. In data centres, it ensures interoperability, high-speed communication, and reliable control of power infrastructure, improving system resilience and performance.

  • Yes, modern DCIM platforms are designed to integrate with both new and legacy infrastructure. This allows operators to upgrade monitoring and control capabilities without replacing existing systems.

  • A Power Management System (PMS), Battery Management System (BMS), and Energy Management System (EMS) each play distinct roles in managing electrical infrastructure. A PMS focuses on monitoring and controlling power distribution within a facility, ensuring reliability, protection and efficient operation of critical electrical systems. A BMS is dedicated to the performance and safety of battery systems, managing parameters such as charging, discharging, temperature and cell balancing. An EMS operates at a higher level, optimising energy usage across the entire system by analysing data, forecasting demand and coordinating resources to improve efficiency, reduce costs and support overall energy strategy.