Private Cloud Solutions.
ANS’ Private Cloud solutions offers a secure, high-performance platform tailored to your needs. Enjoy the benefits of cloud reliability, availability, redundancy, and flexibility with guaranteed performance and security, all on isolated hardware.
We are one of only seven Tier 1 VMware Pinnacle Partners in the UK. We operate one of the largest VMware Cloud estates in Europe, having migrated over 20,000 VMs to the cloud.
What is a private cloud?
A private cloud is a cloud environment dedicated exclusively to a single organisation. It can be physically located on the organisation’s premises, in a colocation facility, or hosted by a trusted third-party provider. Unlike public cloud, all computing resources are reserved solely for that organisation, delivering enhanced security, control, and customisation—ideal for businesses with strict compliance or data governance requirements.
Private Cloud Use Cases
Private cloud environments are the go-to solution for organisations that demand enhanced control, robust security, and tailored infrastructure. Unlike public cloud services, private clouds offer a dedicated environment that can be customised to meet specific business and compliance needs.
Some of the common private cloud use cases include:
Predictable Billing Model
With private cloud you only pay for the equipment you use, with no hidden charges
Hybrid Cloud Services
Platforms that need to be housed within a data centre, but still need to communicate, share data and be managed centrally with those that reside in the cloud.
Infrastructure Consolidation
Bring multiple platforms and services together and centralise them in one place. Make your private cloud platform simpler to manage, under a single partner.
Highly Resilient Platforms
Maximise platform uptime with ~zero Recovery Point objective (RPO) and ~zero Recovery Time Objective (RTO) between data centres separated by up to 30 miles using MetroStorage Clustering – all based in Sovereign data centres in the UK.
Secure Your Applications
Our private cloud platform provides secure home for your legacy applications, ensuring they stay operational and compatible while we guide you through the transition to the cloud.
UK's leading Private Cloud provider
Our Private Cloud Services
Sovereign Cloud Services
ANS are proudly certified as a VMware Sovereign Cloud Provider, offering a truly unique service which ensures that our customers can guarantee that their data remains protected within the UK, managed by UK-Based Service teams.
Why Choose ANS as your Private Cloud Provider?
Whether you are transitioning from an existing private cloud platform or adopting cloud services for the first time, our expert team ensures your business achieves its full potential. ANS provides tailored private cloud solutions with diverse technical configurations to meet your unique business security need.
Other important reasons to choose ANS as your private cloud provider include:
Exclusive VMware Partnership
One of only 7 Tier 1 VMWare Pinnacle Partners and one of only 2 VMWare Sovereign Cloud Providers in the UK, operating one of the largest VMWare Cloud estates in Europe.
Managed Services
Receive 24/7/365 expert support from our UK-based certified engineers.
Ultra-Secure UK-based Data Centres
5 UK locations offering advanced security and unmatched resilience supported by our UK managed services team.
UK-Based Security Operations Centre
24/7/365 vigilance and security, with regular check-ins by a dedicated service manager. Feedback and monthly reporting around your service and its ongoing performance.
Sustainable
We are committed to sustainability, being 100% carbon neutral and powered entirely by renewable sources. Our eco-friendly approach ensures that our operations contribute positively to the environment.
Near-Zero RPO & RTO
With our synchronous replication technology, we provide near-zero Recovery Point and Recovery Time Objectives, ensuring your data is always protected and quickly recoverable in the event of a disruption.
Our Certifications.
Highly certified to give you reassurance that you are in safe hands.
What our customer cruise.co.uk says
We can scale with the environment we have got. The metrics we get out of the system are massively improved from what we had on other platforms in the past so we're much more able to isolate and identify when there are issues or when we're reaching limits on storage so it's been really good.
We are hosting all of our microservices with you and everything stays up - its the resilience and ease of use that's the sell.
Matthew Mills | Chief Technology Officer - Cruise.co.uk
Looking for more secure and reliable private cloud solution?
Whether you are transitioning from an existing private cloud platform or adopting cloud for the first time, our private cloud solutions are designed for maximum security, performance, and control — and delivered by certified VMware specialists.
FAQs - Private Cloud
What is private cloud?
A private cloud is a cloud environment dedicated exclusively to a single organisation. It can be physically located on the organisation’s premises, in a colocation facility, or hosted by a trusted third-party provider. Unlike public cloud, all computing resources are reserved solely for that organisation, delivering enhanced security, control, and customisation—ideal for businesses with strict compliance or data governance requirements.
How does a private cloud work?
A private cloud delivers cloud services—such as storage, computing, and networking—on infrastructure dedicated to a single organisation. It typically leverages virtualisation and automation tools to provide the flexibility of the cloud while maintaining greater control over security and compliance.
While some organisations choose to build and manage their own private clouds, many partner with managed private cloud providers like ANS, who have the expertise to host the infrastructure and manage critical aspects such as security, performance, updates, and regulatory compliance. This allows businesses to enjoy the benefits of cloud flexibility and control—without needing deep in-house technical knowledge.
Private Cloud vs Public Cloud
Private Cloud: A private cloud is operated for a single organisation, either physically located at the organisation’s own data centre, colocation facility or premises or hosted and potentially managed by a third-party provider. Computing resources are dedicated solely to the organisation, offering higher levels of security and control than public cloud.
It is dedicated to one organization, exclusive access, higher upfront costs, customizable, enhanced security.
Public Cloud: A public cloud is a cloud computing model where services such as storage, applications, and virtual machines are delivered over the internet by third-party providers. These services are available to anyone who wants to use or purchase them.
It is managed by third-party providers, accessible to the public, pay-as-you-go, highly scalable, shared infrastructure.
If you would like to know what suits your business needs, please get in touch with us today
What are the benefits of private cloud?
The benefits of adopting private cloud are as below.
- Control: Full control over infrastructure and services.
- Enhanced Security: Greater control over data and custom security measures.
- Compliance: Easier to meet regulatory requirements.
- Customisation: Tailored solutions for specific business needs.
- Performance: Dedicated resources lead to better performance.
- Cost Management: Predictable costs and potential long-term savings.
- Integration: Seamless integration with legacy systems.
Is private cloud secure?
A private cloud can offer stronger security than public cloud because it’s built on dedicated infrastructure with customisable controls. Here are reasons why private clouds are often considered more secure:
- Dedicated infrastructure: No resource sharing, reducing multi-tenant risks.
- Custom security controls: Tailor firewalls, access rules, encryption, and segmentation.
- Physical control: On-premises setups allow full control over hardware access.
- Compliance: Easier to meet strict standards like HIPAA, GDPR, or PCI DSS.
However, its actual security depends on how well it’s configured and maintained—without the right expertise, even a private setup can be vulnerable.
- Misconfiguration: Poor setup can expose vulnerabilities.
- Delayed updates: On-prem systems may lag behind in patching.
- Insider threats: Physical control doesn’t prevent internal misuse.
That’s why private cloud providers like ANS play a vital role—bringing deep expertise, proven processes, and ongoing support to ensure your environment is secure, compliant, and well-managed.
What technology underpins the private cloud platform?
Our private cloud platform is built on enterprise-grade technology from industry leaders such as VMware, Cisco, and HPE. This ensures unparalleled reliability, scalability, and performance to meet the demands of any business.
Does ANS offer managed private cloud services?
Yes, ANS does provide managed private cloud services. We make sure your platform remains in safe hands 24/7 with our managed services, ensuring that it stays up to date and secure. Our UK-based engineering team is available around the clock to support you with any technical challenges, 24/7/365. ANS’s Customer Success Managers oversee the management of your private cloud platform, keeping you informed about changes and ongoing service performance.