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From Data to Defence: How Crown Hosting Guards Against Cyber Risks
12th January 2026
The rise and prevalence of cyberattacks is increasingly reported in today’s news, with such risks emerging from a wide variety of sources. At Crown Hosting, we’re experienced in dealing with such threats and can offer varying types of protection for…
Where does your IT live? Moving beyond server rooms to smarter, greener estates
15th October 2025
Public services run on digital infrastructure—but where that infrastructure lives could be the difference between meeting your sustainability goals or missing them. Could one overlooked room in your building be quietly inflating your costs, carbon footprint and limiting your flexibility?…
A Conversation with TechMarketView
10th September 2025
It was a pleasure to sit down with Georgina O’Toole from TechMarketView for their View from the Top podcast. We covered a lot of ground: from Ark’s journey and growth, through to the role we play in supporting UK Government…
The role of data centres in addressing the UK’s water crisis
1st September 2025
England is on the verge of a water availability crisis. Driven by climate change and population growth, the nation faces a five billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action being taken. In response, the government has outlined…
Crown Hosting - Helping the NHS and Local Government improve the resilience and affordability of their digital services
22nd July 2025
The UK’s plans for digital government often stall the moment they meet reality: a typical server room. In many departments, the beating heart of every online transaction is still a single room with flimsy doors, scarce cooling and little security.…
Crown Hosting’s success brings highly skilled data centre jobs to the South West of the UK
25th March 2025
In March’s edition of South West Business Insider, Crown Hosting CEO, Dr Jason Liggins, reports how Crown are supporting the government’s drive to bring public sector IT into the modern world, whilst building infrastructure that’s fit for the future. Click…
The next generation of public services will depend on responsible AI innovation
3rd March 2025
The Government’s growing emphasis on AI and data-driven solutions represents an opportunity to rethink how public services are delivered. While new technologies have long promised improved efficiency, the true leap forward lies in securely connecting multiple sources of information to…
Craig Wilson appointed Chair of the Board of Directors as Crown Hosting approaches next phase in growth
11th February 2025
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Wilson as the new Chairman of Crown Hosting Data Centres (CHDC). Craig brings a wealth of experience in IT, digital transformation and corporate leadership, having led some of the UK’s largest…
Government Property Conference 25
11th February 2025
We’re delighted to be attending Government Property 25 in its 20th year at the @ QEII Centre in Westminster on 13th February. The event presents a fantastic opportunity to engage with colleagues and gain insights from inspirational speakers. As before,…
Innovate more, spend less: Revitalising public sector IT
18th December 2024
The UK government is grappling with significant fiscal challenges, including the recently-announced £40bn in tax increases in the Autumn Budget to plug shortfalls. Major projects face cancellations, and even minor departmental expenditures require ministerial approval. In this tight financial landscape,…
Harnessing hybrid IT – driving sustainability and cost savings in the public sector
12th November 2024
With increasing pressure to reduce spending, public sector IT budgets are under closer scrutiny than ever. Government departments are tasked with ambitious digital transformation goals, all while cutting up to 10% from annual budgets. But the challenge is not just…
Crown Hosting: finalist in the National 2023/24 Go Awards Sustainable Procurement category
16th September 2024
We’re delighted to have been recognised as a finalist along with our colleagues at Crown Commercial Service in the recent National 2023/24 Go Awards Sustainable Procurement category. Recognised by the judges for our approach in fighting climate change, we are…
Crown Hosting: finalist in the National 2023/24 Go Awards Contract and Supplier Management category
16th September 2024
Along with our partners at Crown Commercial Service, we’re delighted to announce Crown Hosting as proud finalists in the National 2023/24 Go Awards under the Contract and Supplier Management category. With Framework II standing out to the judges as a…