Cloud Solutions
The cloud done properly.
Everyone says "move to the cloud" like it's a magic switch. But get it wrong and you end up with slower systems, higher bills, and a team left in the dark. We do it properly.
We design cloud environments around how your business actually works — not the most expensive option, not the trendiest, just what fits your team today and scales to where you're heading.
And we run our own private cloud hosting facility here in the UK. So alongside Azure and AWS, there’s a cost-effective option we own and manage ourselves — where you always know exactly where your data sits.
Public cloud, private cloud, or a mix of both. Whatever makes sense for your business.
The difference
What makes our cloud different.
Our own facility
We don't rent rack space from someone else. We own and run our private cloud hosting facility — redundant power, backup generators, battery failover, server clusters. Your data stays with us.
Right-fit recommendations
We look at your workloads, your budget, your compliance needs. Then we recommend what actually fits — sometimes that's our infrastructure, sometimes it's Azure or AWS.
Smooth migrations
We plan everything step-by-step. We keep downtime to a minimum, and nothing gets lost in the move.
Cost control built in
Our private cloud will always cost less than Azure or AWS for the same workload. And when public cloud does make sense, we keep tabs on spending and cut the waste.
Security embedded
Protection isn't an afterthought. Encryption, access controls, compliance — we build all of it in from the start, not tacked on at the end.
Grows when you do
Your infrastructure shouldn't force you to choose between growing and keeping costs down. We build systems that scale, adding capacity just when you need it.
How it works
Getting started is simple.
We understand
Before we recommend anything, we listen. What workloads are you moving, what's your budget, and what does your industry need on compliance? We ask the questions that matter.
We design
We design your cloud setup around what you actually need, pick the right platform for the job, and show you the full picture of what we're building and why.
We migrate
We plan every step with care, cut downtime to the minimum, move your data and systems, and test everything. Your team is ready before anything switches over.
We manage and evolve
We monitor it day to day, review regularly, and adjust as your business changes — so your cloud keeps getting better over time.
What we deliver
What we build.
Our Private Cloud
- Our own UK-based hosting facility
- Redundant power feeds, backup generators & battery failover
- Redundant connectivity
- Server clusters for resilience
- 24 racks of capacity — room to grow
- Always cheaper than public cloud for the same workload
Public Cloud (Azure & AWS)
- Deploy and optimise on Azure
- AWS setup and day-to-day management
- Mix of public and private — whatever suits you
- Watch your costs and cut the waste
- Use the tools that come with each platform
Migration & Setup
- Plan out every step of the move
- Check and design your data centre needs
- Look at what you're actually running and moving
- Keep disruptions as low as possible
- Test everything that gets moved
Management & Optimisation
- Watch your infrastructure round the clock
- Tune performance and set up alerts
- Figure out what space you'll need and grow as you go
- Keep patches and updates current
- Look at costs and suggest savings
Security & Compliance
- Encrypt data at rest and in transit
- Control who gets access to what
- Check you meet GDPR, ISO and other rules
- Watch for threats and respond quickly
- Run security checks on a regular schedule
Backup & Recovery
- Automated, tested backups
- Offsite replication
- Disaster recovery planning
- Fast recovery procedures
- Business continuity integration
What's included
Nothing hidden. Everything covered.
Infrastructure
- Cloud platform (private, public, or hybrid)
- Networking and connectivity
- Storage and database services
- Load balancing and failover
- Virtual machines or containers
- Disaster recovery infrastructure
Management
- 24/7 monitoring and alerting
- Performance optimisation
- Patch and update management
- User and access management
- Capacity planning and scaling
- Detailed reporting and insights
- Strategy reviews
Security
- Encryption (data at rest and in transit)
- Firewall and DDoS protection
- Identity and access controls
- Regular security assessments
- Compliance monitoring
- Threat detection and response
- Automated backups and recovery
The bigger picture
Getting the balance right.
Most businesses end up with a bit of everything — some workloads in the public cloud, some on private infrastructure, some still on-premise. That's completely normal, and it works well when it's been designed properly and managed centrally. For UK businesses with compliance obligations, having a domestic hosting option matters more than most people realise.
The mistake we see most often is businesses treating cloud as all or nothing. Someone tells them to "move everything to Azure" or "go fully cloud" and it sounds like progress — but it's not always the right answer. Some workloads do belong in the public cloud, some need the performance and control of private infrastructure, and some legacy applications won't run properly in either without a lot of rework. It should always be designed around what the business actually needs, not what a vendor is trying to sell.
It should be designed around what the business actually needs, not what a vendor is trying to sell.
Cost is the other area where things tend to go sideways. Cloud pricing looks straightforward until you're three months in and realise you're paying for resources you're not using, storage tiers you didn't need, and egress charges you didn't know existed. We've taken over environments where businesses were spending two or three times what they should have been — not because they picked the wrong platform, but because nobody was properly managing it after the migration. That's not a technology problem, it's a management one.
We run our own private cloud facility here in the UK, which gives us something most providers can't offer — a proper domestic hosting option where we control the hardware, the network, and the data. For businesses in regulated sectors like legal, financial, or healthcare — or anyone handling sensitive client information — that matters. You know exactly where your data is, who has access to it, and that it's not sitting on shared infrastructure alongside thousands of other tenants.
You know exactly where your data is, who has access to it, and who's looking after it.
Whether you're starting from scratch, migrating off aging on-premise servers, or trying to get control of a cloud setup that's grown without much of a plan, the approach is the same. We listen, design something that fits, and manage it end to end — no lock-in to a single platform, no upselling for the sake of it, just the right infrastructure in the right place.
Every IT company says they’re responsive and easy to deal with. What counts is whether it holds up once you’re a client.
We were getting frustrated with slow responses and vague answers from our old provider. C2 came recommended and we haven’t looked back. They’re quick to reply, explain things in plain English, and just quietly get on with it.
Since switching to C2, we’ve genuinely noticed a difference. The team are easy to deal with, quick to respond, and clearly know their stuff. It’s a relief knowing our IT’s in safe hands.
I’m not technical at all, but the team at C2 never make me feel silly for asking questions. They’re friendly, patient, and things actually get sorted first time. It’s made my job a lot less stressful.
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FAQ
Got questions?
Anything your business runs that's hosted online rather than on a physical server in your office. That includes email, file storage, applications, backups, and even full desktop environments. It means your team can work from anywhere, on any device, without compromising on security.
There are three main types — IaaS (infrastructure like virtual servers), PaaS (platforms for building applications), and SaaS (software you use directly, like Microsoft 365). Most businesses use SaaS day-to-day without even realising it.
When it's configured properly — yes, more secure than most on-premise setups. The key is proper configuration, access controls, encryption, and regular backups. Most cloud breaches happen because of misconfiguration, not because the technology itself is weak. That's what we're here to get right.
Not necessarily. Most businesses end up with a hybrid setup — some workloads in the public cloud, some on private infrastructure, some still on-premise. What matters is that it's designed with a clear plan, managed centrally, and your data stays where it needs to be. We advise on what makes sense for your situation, not push you into anything.
The three largest are Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud. But they're not the only option — we also run our own private cloud hosting facility here in the UK, which gives our clients a cost-effective, domestic alternative with full data residency.
We plan every move to keep disruption as close to zero as possible. Everything is staged step by step and tested before anything switches over — and a lot of the work can be done out of hours. Where a brief switchover window is needed, we agree the timing with you so it happens at the least disruptive time for your business.
Yes — and we'd encourage it. Our private cloud facility is here in Nottinghamshire, and you're welcome to come and have a look round and see exactly where your systems would run. It's the easiest way to see the difference between hosting with us and hosting somewhere you'll never see.
It depends on what you need — storage, compute, applications, or all of the above. Most businesses already pay for some cloud services without realising it. We help you avoid overspending by right-sizing your setup and making sure you're not paying for things you don't use.
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