IFB Altens Data Centre Aberdeen: Scotland Managed Hosting Specs
Status: Operational | Location: 54 Hareness Road, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3LE, Scotland, United Kingdom
Project Overview
The IFB Altens Data Centre is a dedicated regional hosting and connectivity facility operated by Internet For Business Ltd (IFB) at Altens Industrial Estate in Aberdeen, Scotland. The facility is designed to provide secure and reliable digital infrastructure for organizations across North East Scotland, with a particular focus on the energy, oil and gas, and regional enterprise sectors that form an important part of the local economy. IFB Altens provides a range of infrastructure services, including secure rack colocation, cloud storage, managed security, and hosting capabilities, allowing businesses to operate critical applications and IT environments from a professionally managed data center location. The facility also supports organizations requiring resilient infrastructure for business continuity, data storage, and distributed IT deployments. A key advantage of the site is its direct integration with IFB’s core fiber network, providing customers with high-speed connectivity to regional telecommunications infrastructure and other IFB services. This network integration enables efficient data transfer, secure communications, and reliable access to hosted applications and cloud environments while helping businesses maintain low-latency connections across the Aberdeen region. Its location within the Altens Industrial Estate is particularly strategic for customers operating in Aberdeen’s established energy and industrial ecosystem, providing proximity to major commercial and operational centers. The facility’s combination of colocation, cloud storage, managed security, and network connectivity makes it suitable for enterprises seeking a regional alternative to larger metropolitan data center markets. By combining secure hosting infrastructure with direct access to IFB’s fiber network and a strong focus on regional business requirements, the IFB Altens Data Centre serves as an important digital infrastructure hub for Aberdeen and the wider North East Scotland market.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | IFB Altens Data Centre Aberdeen: Scotland Managed Hosting Specs |
| Location | 54 Hareness Road, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3LE, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Status | Operational |
| Commissioning | Active Operating Facility |
| Total IT Load | ~0.3 MW – 0.8 MW Critical IT Capacity |
| Total Capacity | ~2,567 sq ft (~240 m²) gross floor area / technical space |
| Tier Level | Tier II/III Standard Architecture |
| Project Type | Enterprise Colocation, Managed Hosting & Regional ISP Network Node |
City Profile
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| City Name | Aberdeen |
| Population | ~224,000 (2022 Census) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~500,000+ (Aberdeen wider urban/economic area) |
| City GDP | ~£18 billion+ GVA contribution historically; Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire recorded £36,748 GVA per head in 2022. |
| Per Capita Income | £721.70 median gross weekly pay for full-time workers in 2024. |
| City Tier | Tier 2 – Major Regional Energy & Business Hub |
| Key Strengths | Energy and offshore industries, renewable energy transition, strong business services, two universities, skilled workforce, Aberdeen Harbour, international airport connectivity, established telecommunications infrastructure, and access to North Sea energy projects. The city is also diversifying into renewable energy, digital industries, food and drink, and life sciences. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Internet For Business Ltd |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) / SSE, CityFibre, BT Openreach |
| Construction Contractor | Regional Mission-Critical Engineering Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Specialized Mechanical & Electrical Infrastructure Contractors |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral facility with dual path-diverse fiber feeds, dedicated Meet-Me-Room (MMR), direct connectivity to IFB’s Aberdeen metro network, and interconnects with major UK backbones (BT, Virgin Media, CityFibre, Vodafone). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual path utility power supply, static N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and localized backup diesel generators with dedicated fuel reserves. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~1 MVA Utility Substation Connection |
| UPS Redundancy | Concurrently Maintainable N+1 Static UPS Systems |
| Cooling System | Precision perimeter CRAH cooling units arranged in N+1 redundancy, cold-aisle containment, ambient air-side economization, and continuous temperature monitoring. |
| Connectivity | Low-latency fiber connectivity connecting Altens directly to central Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, and London carrier exchange points. |
| PUE Target | < 1.35 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Green Renewable Electricity tariff options via UK energy suppliers. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Operational Facility |
| Construction Start | Completed / Operational |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Active Commercial Colocation & Managed Cloud Hub |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~$3,000,000 – $5,000,000 USD (Estimated Capital Expenditure) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure (Internet For Business Ltd) |