Revolutionise Your Infrastructure with Next-Gen Colocation Services in Leeds
Our Heritage
With over two decades of experience as a leader in telecommunications, aql delivers innovative solutions in mobile messaging, IP telephony, and IoT connectivity.
In addition to being a mobile network operator, our APIs enable businesses across all industries to go to market quicker, providing best in class integrations.
Our robust infrastructure has supported billions of SMS messages and billions of voice minutes, ensuring secure and reliable communication services that empower a connected society.
The Heart of Leeds
aql is the only central Leeds Data Centre operator. Our prime location provides carrier-neutral, diverse physical fibre interconnects to all major national operators.
Testimonials & Case Studies
"We spent a lot of time finding a location and aql’s datacentre ticked all the boxes. The things that really stood out to us were, the location, having security present 24/7 in the building, and the thought that goes into everything the aql team does for its customers."
Chris Piggott
CEO of Synextra
"Working with aql, we knew that security, power, fire suppression services and redundant links would all be taken care of, so we could focus on our work without having to worry."
Steve Rogers
Coventry University
Why Use Our Next-Gen Colocation?
By leveraging aql’s Tier 3+ colocation services, you entrust us with the management of power, security, and maintenance for your servers and equipment, while gaining access to our expansive national network.
As a leading telecoms operator, our telephony API services are seamlessly accessible from any of our data centres, including messaging, voice, IoT, and mobile networking access.
- Cost Savings
- Managed Service
- Reliability and Uptime
- Scalability
- Security
- Expert Support
Standard Data Centre Pathway vs aql Pathway to National Network
National Network
aql Points of Presence: Leeds
• Salem Chapel, Leeds(DC2 & DC3)
• Canon House, Leeds (DC5)
• The Calls, Leeds
• Capital Way, Leeds
• Elland, Leeds
aql Points of Presence: North
• Equinix Williams & Kilburn, Manchester
• Barton Dock, Manchester
• York
• Bracewell
• Bispham
aql Points of Presence: London
• Telehouse North
• Telehouse East
• Equinix, Meridian Gate
• Equinix, 6/7 Harbour Exchange
• Equinix, 8/9 Harbour Exchange
• Equinix, Sovereign House
• Equinix, Bonnington House
• Interxion Hanbury Street/Brick Lane
• Global Switch, Nutmeg Lane
• City Lifeline, Clifton Street
• Century Link, Goswell Road
• Century Link, Braham Street
• London Hosting Centre (Telstra)
aql Points of Presence: South
• Woodwalton, Cambridge
• Fawley
• Hounslow
aql Points of Presence: non-UK Sites
• NIK Amsterdam
• INX Frankfurt
• TH2 Paris
• Telecity 2 Amsterdam
• ManxIX Isle of Man
• Norway
• Denmark
Carrier Neutrality
Explore Our Data Centres
Situated in the heart of South Bank, Leeds, aql data centres boast a prime location for diverse physical fibre interconnects to all major national operators. Our data centres offer a Tier 3 solution, also meeting many Tier 4 criteria, which suitably means they are positioned as "Tier 3+ ." This enhanced rating ensures a more resilient and secure solution.
Salem Chapel
DC2
130m2
DC2 is located at Salem Chapel in Leeds, the same site as aql’s DC3. It operates independently to the Tier 3+ standard. This facility is primarily utilised for carriers.
DC3
230m2
DC3 is also a Tier 3+ high-capacity site, offering secure, high-quality, carrier-neutral colocation services and access to aql’s specialist network, resources and support.
Canon House
DC5
650m2
Based just outside of Leeds city centre, DC5 is a multi-storey facility designed for everything from standard hosting to high performance computing (HPC).
Shared Northern DC
650m2
In partnership with Jisc, aql offers members (including research and educational institutions) placement within the shared data centre north, located in DC5. This includes complimentary peering options to other members, as well as privileged access to our HPC facilities.
Rack Availability
Shared Rack
Used for smaller
businesses
1/4 Rack
Standard business dependent on requirements
1/2 Rack
Standard business dependent on requirements
Full Rack
Standard business dependent on requirements
Pods
Used by larger organisations such
as universities
Real Time Power Data
At aql, we offer next-gen services providing automation to help customers make informed decisions. Our intelligent IoT hardware is integrated into every rack, enabling us to accurately measure power usage. Our customer account centre allows users to also access this real-time data to see correlations between task completion, power usage, and resulting charges.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Conduct advanced scientific simulations
- Fulfil AI requirements
- Facilitate intricate financial modelling
- Harness machine learning (ML) applications
- Enable real-time processing of vast data volumes
Ensuring Data Security: Colocation Centre Safeguards
ISO 27001
- Fire Protection
- Power Backup
- Cooling Protection
- Physical & Cyber Security
- Complimentary peering options
- Multiple 100Gb connections
- Privileged access to our state-of-the-art HPC
- Tailored solutions for data-intensive projects
"The partnership with aql means that our members can procure off-site data centre services that frees-up IT teams to better support staff and students. We look forward to working with aql ... via the framework and developing our relationship to deliver more cost-effective, energy-efficient and scalable services."
Alec Wright
Cloud and Data Centre Services Manager
- Increase network resilience
- Reduce latency
- Decrease overall traffic backhaul costs toward London.
- Promotes cooperation between network operators
"We spent a lot of time finding a location and aql’s datacentre ticked all the boxes. The things that really stood out to us were, the location, having security present 24/7 in the building, and the thought that goes into everything the aql team does for its customers."
Chris Piggott
CEO of Synextra
