Why should you host your data in the UK?

There are certainly many benefits of a business making Ridgeon Network its choice for FTP hosting. These range from the more than 15 years for which the company has been providing professional Internet services to such finer points of its FTP hosting specification as a full online control panel and scalable storage capacities from 1GB to 4TB (over 4000GB) and beyond. Clients of Ridgeon Network can also take advantage of same-day setup and a dedicated static IP address that provides their business with a single point of access.

However, there's another very significant advantage of Ridgeon Network's FTP hosting: a UK-based data centre. Our own data centre is in the Midlands and provides your firm with an Enterprise-level facility for the hosting of Business Internet Services. Having all of our equipment and infrastructure not only solely owned by us, but also located at close hand enables us to quickly access our network and provide you with higher quality service and support. Locally based professional servers and infrastructure equipment also give you the assurance of the highest speed connectivity directly to the Internet.

When you want to ensure the best performance from your FTP hosting, it's best to have your data hosted in the UK. It enables us to monitor our services on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week basis, for example, to ensure that you benefit from the highest possible availability and swiftest support turnarounds. A problem may arise with your hosting outside working hours, in which case our support staff will be immediately notified so that it can be promptly and efficiently addressed. It is extremely useful for any business when any technical issues with their data centre can often be fixed before they have even become aware of it.

Having our data centre here in the Midlands also means that when you contact us, you aren't dealing with a distant call centre, but instead those who actually have access to your infrastructure and are best-placed - including in experience and training - to respond to your query. Finally, there are the key features of the UK-based data centre and network themselves to consider, including N+1 Resilient power with backup UPS for all systems and diesel generators for continued operation during any power outage.

Choosing FTP hosting from Ridgeon Network also means benefitting from redundant enterprise-level connectivity to core Internet networks and high-speed international connectivity. It also means the pleasure of a facility offering such perks as 24-hour access, 24-hour manned security with a perimeter fence, electrically controlled gates and CCTV, FM200 fire suppression systems and on-site technical support staff and network monitoring. Contact us now for more information about our UK-based data centres.

Editor’s Note: Ridgeon Network (http://www.ridgeon-network.co.uk) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

MFT Hosting for Business - Hosted in the UK

Ridgeon Network, a leading provider of UK based Online Storage services offers a managed file transfer (MFT Hosting) service worldwide. MFT Hosting like FTP Hosting provides a reliable mechanism to transfer and exchange data with colleagues and clients without the need for complex and expensive hardware and software at your office. Instead, you are able to harness the high service level and reliability of our equipment and UK datacentres.

When transferring data outside of the EU the Data Protection Act states that adequate protection must be provided during its journey. By using encrypted transfer through our MFT Hosting services you are ensuring compliance and protection of your data from eavesdropping in transit.

All of our MFT Hosting, FTP Hosting and Online Storage services include UK based telephone and email support, should you require any assistance or advise for your online storage / transfer services.

To discuss your requirements or to request a free trial, feel free to give us a call on 02476 382 031 or complete our online contact form and we'll drop you a line.

Ready to go and would like to place an order? Head over to our FTP Packages & Pricing page where you will find all our packages and payment options. For our loyal blog readers, mention this article in your order and we'll give you an extra 5% off. Give us a call on 02476 382 031 or drop an email to us via the contact page.

Enterprise-level Secure FTP Hosting

Ridgeon Network prides itself in providing Enterprise-level Secure FTP Hosting and Online / Cloud Storage services that give you features and service you will not get from an 'off the shelf' (OTS) solution. We work with many large brands around the world which has proved our ability but all of our customers, no matter the size, receive our same great level of personal service and technical expertise.

When you purchase FTP Hosting from Ridgeon Network you are provided with a level of service and support that listens to your requirements. There are many hosting companies out there that will be happy to accept your order but not provide answers to questions that are outside of the ordinary line of service - we are different. For example, if you have a custom requirement for your FTP Hosting solution where you need to lock down accounts to a specific IP address for security or maybe you need key file authentication rather than passwords for an automated process, you are not alone - just give us a call or drop a mail over and we'll be happy to help.

Additionally, it is worth noting that all of our Secure FTP Server Hosting solutions come with telephone and email support included. You will not be 'stung' for support tickets or requests, simply get in touch and we'll be happy to advise on the possible solutions to your questions without additional charge.

Our solutions are extensive and whilst you get the features to expect from an Online Storage system, you have access to our extended tools such as our RMS FTP Reporting and Auditing system to audit usage and session activity, custom backup solutions and great technical support. All our services are provided from our custom-built network in UK data centres and we are not reselling from anyone else, this is our custom service that is built for your functional and security needs.

If you would like to discuss your requirements further or have any questions, feel free to contact us online or give us a call on 01455 221 645 (we have recently changed our phone number, but you can still use our old one).

If you are ready to go and would like to place an order, head over to our FTP Packages & Pricing page where you will find all our packages and payment options.

FTP Hosting for Secure Automation and EDI

Our FTP Hosting packages and solutions offer a secure means for data transmission. In many cases you may be using the service to share information with specific people on teams, however you can easily use your Secure FTP Hosting and Online Storage as a means for Secure Electronic Data Interchange and Process Automation.

By using our services, you have secure online storage in "the cloud" which is accessible anytime. The advantage with Ridgeon Network is that we run all of our own equipment in the UK (ensuring you comply with the Data Protection Act) and we do not resell our services from other providers. We also have direct physical access to our equipment which allows us to provide customised solutions and responsive support to our customers.

A good example of EDI and Process Automation would be a company providing translation services...

• Customer uploads a document that requires translation.
• The translation company's software monitors the customer's folder on the FTP site and detects a new document.
• New document is distributed automatically to the translators who will do the work and save it to their network
• The automated process fetches the translated document and automatically uploads it to the FTP Hosting.
• An email notification is fired to alert the customer their translated document is ready for download.

If you have processes you feel could be automated in the same way, feel free to contact us to discuss a solution using our Online Storage services.

Ready to go and would like to place an order? Head over to our FTP Packages & Pricing page where you will find all our packages and payment options. For our loyal blog readers, mention this article in your order and we'll give you an extra 5% off. Give us a call on 01455 221 645 or drop an email to us via the contact page.

MFT Hosting for Business - Hosted in the UK

Ridgeon Network, a leading provider of UK based Online Storage services offers a managed file transfer (MFT Hosting) service worldwide. MFT Hosting like FTP Hosting provides a reliable mechanism to transfer and exchange data with colleagues and clients without the need for complex and expensive hardware and software at your office. Instead, you are able to harness the high service level and reliability of our equipment and UK datacentres.

When transferring data outside of the EU the Data Protection Act states that adequate protection must be provided during its journey. By using encrypted transfer through our MFT Hosting services you are ensuring compliance and protection of your data from eavesdropping in transit.

All of our MFT Hosting, FTP Hosting and Online Storage services include UK based telephone and email support, should you require any assistance or advise for your online storage / transfer services.

To discuss your requirements or to request a free trial, feel free to give us a call on 02476 382 031 or complete our online contact form and we'll drop you a line.

Ready to go and would like to place an order? Head over to our FTP Packages & Pricing page where you will find all our packages and payment options. For our loyal blog readers, mention this article in your order and we'll give you an extra 5% off. Give us a call on 02476 382 031 or drop an email to us via the contact page.

FTP Hosting without FTP Software

Ridgeon Network provides FTP Hosting and Online Storage for business but with a convenient difference. Often with FTP Server providers your end users will be required or expected to connect to the service using FTP Client software (FileZilla, WinSCP, Cyberduck to name a few). However, whilst this is useful for managing external file systems, if your end users are not familiar with such software, this could become a barrier for them to share files with your business.

Ridgeon Network provides a full web-based interface that is available both via standard HTTP and Encrypted HTTPS, both are accessible from any web browser and are brandable with your company logo and colour scheme. No FTP experience is necessary, just give your users a link in an email or on your website and away they go.

Your clients and suppliers also have the option to use either FTP software or the web interface with the same account which reduces administration for the FTP site manager who creates one account for that user. Additionally, the web based interface supports 256bit encryption using SSL (the same technology used when you logon to your online banking) which means your clients and/or suppliers have a convenient and yet secure mechanism to exchange files with your business.

You may also have clients who have very strict company firewalls that might block traffic such a FTP ports or just allow web browsing - the secure web interface provides a hassle-free portal to your Secure FTP Hosting without the need to put in firewall change requests to your IT Manager/Administration team.

If you are looking for Secure Online Storage solution that provides all the access methods of FTP Hosting and the convenience of Secure Web Browser access, feel free to give us a call on 02476 382031 and we can arrange a free trial for you today. If you are ready to order and get your service live, simply give us a call, mention this blog article and we can provide an additional 5% discount on your annual package with us.