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Colt

Colt London

Operated by Colt

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Reading, United KingdomColocationVerifiedVisit website

Capacity

147.5MW

Tier Level

Tier 2

Redundant capacity โ€” redundant components, but single distribution path

PUE

1.78

Poor

Green Score

49/ 100

Certifications

4

SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSHIPAA

Nearest IXP

LINX London

59 km away

Technical Specifications

Facility NameColt London
OperatorColt
Facility TypeColocation
Power Capacity147.5 MW
PUE Efficiency1.78Poor
Tier CertificationTier 2 โ€” Redundant capacity โ€” redundant components, but single distribution path
Location๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Reading, United Kingdom
GPS Coordinates51.4407, -0.9796
Country Grid Carbon Intensity200 gCO2/kWhGood
Certifications
SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSHIPAA
Data Sourceatlas
Verification StatusVerified

Connectivity & Network

0

IXPs within 50 km

1

IXPs within 100 km

4

IXPs within 500 km

Network Density:Moderateโ€” 1 IXP within 100 km serving 950 total participants

Nearest Internet Exchange Points

NameCityDistanceParticipants
LINX LondonLondon59 km950
IXLeeds LeedsLeeds265 km30
France-IX ParisParis373 km400
AMS-IX AmsterdamAmsterdam416 km900
ECIX DรผsseldorfDรผsseldorf539 km60

Sustainability & Environmental Impact

PUE Rating

1.78Poor

Below average efficiency, room for improvement

14.1% worse than global avg (1.56)

Green Score

48.5/ 100

Carbon Intensity (๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง GB)

200gCO2/kWhGood

Est. Annual CO2

460.0ktonnes

Energy Mix (๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom)

45%
17%
38%
Renewable45%Nuclear17%Fossil38%

Colt Portfolio

Colt

Colt

13 facilities across 7 countries

Total Facilities

13

Countries

7

Facility Types

Colocation

Countries Present

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands

Local Market Context

3

Facilities in Reading

66

Facilities in United Kingdom

2

Operators in Reading

#10

City rank in United Kingdom

Reading ranks #10 in United Kingdom by facility count, with 3 data centers operated by 2 providers.

Competitive Landscape in Reading

Reading has 3 facilities from 2 operators.

CyxteraCyxtera
1 facility in Reading

Nearby Facilities from Other Operators

CyxteraCyxteraยทReading, United Kingdom
Type

colocation

Capacity

26.8 MW

Tier

Tier 4

PUE

1.64

SOC 2ISO 27001
2 km
Google CloudGoogle CloudยทSlough, United Kingdom
Type

hyperscale

Capacity

83.4 MW

Tier

Tier 2

PUE

1.21

SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS
27 km
CyrusOneCyrusOneยทSlough, United Kingdom
Type

colocation

Capacity

185 MW

Tier

Tier 2

PUE

1.50

SOC 2ISO 27001
27 km

NTT London 2

Verified
NTTNTTยทSlough, United Kingdom
Type

colocation

Capacity

45.8 MW

Tier

Tier 4

PUE

1.30

SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS
27 km

NTT London

Verified
NTTNTTยทSlough, United Kingdom
Type

colocation

Capacity

40.9 MW

Tier

Tier 4

PUE

1.63

SOC 2
28 km
CyrusOneCyrusOneยทSlough, United Kingdom
Type

colocation

Capacity

160.9 MW

Tier

Tier 3

PUE

1.49

SOC 2ISO 27001
28 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colt London?

Colt London is a colocation data center operated by Colt in Reading, United Kingdom, with 147.5 MW capacity and Tier 2 certification.

What certifications does Colt London have?

Colt London holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA.

How efficient is Colt London?

Colt London has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.78, which is rated as "poor". This is 14.1% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.

What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Colt London?

The nearest IXP is LINX London in London, located 59 km away with 950 connected participants.