Modular Data Centres for Health, Education, Government & Defence

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Smart, Scalable, and Secure: Modular Data Centres for Health, Education, Government & Defence

As the demand for fast, resilient, and secure digital infrastructure grows across sectors like communications, healthcare, education, government, utilities, finance and defence, the need for compact, high-performance data centre solutions has never been greater.

Cannon Technologies, a global leader in modular data centre innovation, offers an award-winning portfolio ideal for small to medium-scale deployments – delivering performance, flexibility, and rapid deployment where it matters most.

Why Modular for Critical Sectors?

Organisations operating in sensitive and dynamic environments require infrastructure that is:

  • Secure and resilient to physical and cyber threats
  • Scalable to grow with demand
  • Deployable in hard-to-reach or mobile locations
  • Rapid to install and ready for immediate service

Cannon Technologies’ Globe Trotter and Granular Modular Data Centre solutions meet all these demands, providing unparalleled value and operational confidence.

Globe Trotter: Transportable & Tactical

For mobile, relocatable, or rapidly deployable scenarios, especially in defence, disaster recovery, and remote healthcare – Cannon’s Globe Trotter series is unmatched.

These transportable modular data centres:

  • Deploy 75% faster than traditional builds
  • Feature plug-and-play infrastructure, pre-integrated, tested, and shock-protected
  • Support global missions with Soft Ride™ shock attenuation, ideal for pre-commissioned systems
  • Include Tier III-ready designs, robust cooling, and scalable power systems from a few kilowatts up to 100kW

Use cases:

  • Campus Server Room, UPS and Network SMART building Modules
  • Mobile field hospitals and command centres
  • Secure educational deployments in temporary sites
  • Tactical defence networks or classified data nodes in forward environments

Granular Modular: Precision-Built for Challenging Sites

Where traditional construction is impractical – urban campuses, legacy government buildings, or restricted sites – Cannon’s Granular Modular system offers a game-changing alternative:

  • Assembled on-site from man-portable components—no cranes required
  • Designed to fit through tight access points and built around obstructions
  • Suitable examples include urban hospitals, schools, or municipal facilities with spatial or structural limitations
  • Enables phased buildouts, minimizing CAPEX and reducing disruption

With pre-engineered pods available in sizes from 10 to 50 racks, and full data hall integration – including cooling, power, fire protection, and NGEN Estate – these solutions provide full-spectrum performance from day one

NGEN Estate: Real-Time Monitoring, Control, and Intelligence

Replacing and surpassing traditional DCIM systems, NGEN Estate is Cannon Technologies’ next generation monitoring platform.

Designed specifically for modular and mobile data centre environments, NGEN Estate offers:

  • Real-time visualisation of the entire MDC infrastructure and equipment
  • Remote access capabilities, enabling secure oversight from anywhere in the world
  • Health monitoring and diagnostics of systems and subsystems
  • Preventative maintenance planning, reducing downtime and costly repairs
  • Resource management, allowing engineers to be deployed more efficiently
  • Full audit trails, tracking equipment use, status, and configuration

By delivering all the features of DCIM – and significantly more – NGEN Estate empowers operators across sectors to maintain operational excellence, improve uptime, and ensure security and compliance at every level.

Total Lifecycle Support: Cannon + Level 6 Services

Cannon’s offering doesn’t stop at delivery. Through its Level 6 Services, Cannon ensures full life-cycle support:

  • Concept design through to integration, testing, and on-site installation
  • On-demand hardware installation, remote monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades
  • Rapid deployment capabilities – powered and operational within months, not years

This comprehensive support is critical for sectors where uptime, compliance, and performance are non-negotiable.

Benefits Across Key Sectors

Healthcare

  • Enable secure areas for digital record access, imaging data, and telehealth platforms on-site
  • Compact MDCs reduce infrastructure footprint in crowded campuses
  • Compliant with reliable and power resilience requirements

Education

  • Provide scalable, secure infrastructure to support digital learning, Ai and research platforms
  • Modular upgrades allow future expansion as tech requirements grow

Government & Municipal

  • Rapid deployment in underserved or rural areas
  • Meet strict procurement, energy efficiency, and compliance standards

Defence & Security

  • Military-grade resilience, physical separation of networks, and rapid redeployment
  • Integrated secure access, CCTV, fire suppression, and NGEN Estate monitoring

Conclusion: Ready for Today, Built for Tomorrow

Cannon Technologies delivers the ultimate modular data centre solution for small to medium-scale deployments in high-stakes environments.

Whether relocating to the field, retrofitting an existing structure, or planning for future growth, Cannon’s Globe Trotter and Granular Modular systems offer fast, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure – supported for life.

Discover how Cannon can future-proof your mission-critical data operations.
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How Cannon’s EPIC-X and SMART-X Cabinets Are Powering the Digital Backbone

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Speed, Strength, and Scalability: How Cannon’s EPIC-X and SMART-X Cabinets Are Powering the Digital Backbone

As digital infrastructure continues to grow exponentially, the pressure is on for data centres, telecom hubs, and IT facilities to deliver high-performance, secure environments fast.

Cannon Technologies, a long-standing leader in data centre and telecoms hardware, is addressing these demands head-on with their cutting-edge EPIC-X and SMART-X server cabinets.

Rapid Delivery, Ready to Deploy

In an industry where downtime is costly and speed to implementation is everything, Cannon’s 1–3 working day delivery service across the mainland offers a major competitive advantage.

Both EPIC-X and SMART-X cabinets arrive pre-built and factory-fitted, reducing on-site installation time significantly and enabling rapid deployment in critical infrastructure environments.

Whether you’re upgrading a single IT room or expanding a hyperscale data centre, the swift availability of these units ensures projects stay on schedule and budgets stay intact.

Your Emergency Partner: When Others Let You Down

Unexpected delivery failures or last-minute requirements can put infrastructure projects at risk. That’s where Cannon steps in.

With fully stocked models and rapid logistics, Cannon is the trusted fallback when your current supplier can’t deliver.

Many clients turn to Cannon in moments of urgency—whether it’s a same-week site launch or a critical comms room outage, because they know the products are in stock, ready to ship, and built to perform.

When reliability matters most, Cannon delivers.

Designed for High Load and High Performance

Modern digital infrastructure demands hardware that can handle high-density equipment and heavy static loads.

The EPIC-X range supports up to 1000kg, while the more robust SMART-X series boasts an impressive 1500kg load rating – ideal for demanding environments such as telecoms networks, enterprise data centres, and military or financial installations.

Both lines accommodate all standard 19-inch rack-mountable servers, with configurations designed to support mixed server depths and complex equipment layouts.

Conclusion

Both EPIC-X and SMART-X are top-tier choices from Cannon Technologies – designed to address the real-world demands of modern digital infrastructure.

If you’re under pressure from tight timelines, experiencing delivery failures from other suppliers, or facing last-minute project changes, Cannon’s rapid availability ensures you’re not left waiting.

Whether your priority is weight capacity, cabinet size, security, or sustainability, there’s a Cannon solution to fit your specific needs and it’s likely in stock and ready to ship today.

Scalable, Flexible, and Future-Proof

Cannon’s modular approach allows customers to scale infrastructure as requirements evolve.

The EPIC-X is available in heights from 25U to 47U, with widths from 600mm to 800mm and depths up to 1200mm. The SMART-X extends even further, with cabinet heights reaching 52U, catering to more expansive or high-density setups.

Smart modularity means these cabinets can be deployed as stand-alone units or seamlessly integrated into large-scale installations—future-proofing IT environments against ongoing growth and change.

Engineered for Ease and Efficiency

Rapid deployment isn’t just about delivery, it’s about ease of installation too. Cannon’s signature features include:

  • Quick-release perforated doors for high airflow and fast access
  • Multi-entry roof panels and large base cable access points
  • Infinitely adjustable mounting posts for maximum equipment compatibility
  • Vendor-agnostic mounting profiles (SMART-X) supporting a wide range of hardware

These features help technicians work faster and smarter, while ensuring optimal airflow and cable management, critical for performance and reliability.

Security and Sustainability

Security is baked into the design, with steel construction and 2-point locking doors in the SMART-X series providing robust protection.

In line with environmental concerns, SMART-X also features reduced plastic content, improving recyclability and minimising environmental impact, a growing priority for many corporate clients.

Built for IT, Datacentres, and Telecoms

Whether you’re outfitting a new data hall, retrofitting a comms room, or deploying equipment in mission-critical environments like defence or finance, Cannon’s EPIC-X and SMART-X solutions deliver the strength, speed, and scalability today’s infrastructure demands.

With rapid availability, outstanding load performance, and advanced modular design, Cannon’s server cabinets aren’t just built to spec; they’re built for the future. And when timing is critical, Cannon is the supplier you can depend on when others fall short.

EPIC-X vs SMART-X: Choosing the Right Cannon Server Cabinet for Your Infrastructure Needs

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When it comes to building or expanding critical infrastructure—whether in a data centre, IT room, or telecoms hub, selecting the right server cabinet can make all the difference.

Cannon Technologies offers two exceptional solutions:
EPIC-X and SMART-X.

While both deliver rapid availability, high performance, and secure housing for sensitive equipment, there are key differences that can help you determine which is best for your environment.

Shared Strengths

Before diving into the distinctions, it’s important to note the core features that both ranges share:

  • 1–3 working day delivery across the mainland
  • Factory-built for fast, clean on-site deployment
  • Modular design for scalability and flexible configuration
  • Secure steel construction
  • Compatible with all standard 19” rack-mounted equipment
  • Large cable access points, adjustable mounting posts, and easy access doors
  • Full suite of accessories including PDUs, cable trays, and blanking panels

Both EPIC-X and SMART-X are engineered to support industries with high data demands such as telecoms, finance, electronic packaging, defence, and IT.

The Key Differences: EPIC-X vs. SMART-X

1. Load Capacity

  • EPIC-X: Supports up to 1000kg static load
  • SMART-X: Designed for heavier setups with a max load of 1500kg

If you’re working with high-density equipment or future-proofing for increased rack weight, SMART-X offers the extra durability.

2. Cabinet Size Range

  • EPIC-X: Available in 25U to 47U heights
  • SMART-X: Offers more vertical space, from 25U up to 52U

For projects that demand taller cabinets to maximize floor space, SMART-X provides the additional height options.

3. Depth Options

  • EPIC-X: More size variety in depth (600mm, 800mm, 1000mm, 1200mm)
  • SMART-X: Focused on deeper cabinets (1000mm, 1200mm only) for modern server and cooling systems

If cabinet depth flexibility is crucial – especially in smaller server rooms – EPIC-X might be the more versatile choice.

4. Finish and Colour Options

  • EPIC-X: Comes in black (RAL 9005) powder-coated finish
  • SMART-X: Standard in grey-white (RAL 9002), with black available on request

This subtle difference can matter for clients with aesthetic or branding preferences in high-visibility installations.

5. Sustainability

  • SMART-X includes reduced plastic content in its design, enhancing recyclability
  • EPIC-X offers a more traditional build, prioritizing rapid delivery and wide compatibility

For clients with sustainability mandates, SMART-X offers a greener footprint without sacrificing performance.

6. Security Features

  • SMART-X includes 2-point locking on front and rear doors for added protection
  • EPIC-X features robust construction but a single-point access system

In environments where equipment security is paramount – such as colocation facilities or defence sites SMART-X offers that extra peace of mind.

Requirement Best Choice
Tight Delivery Timelines Both
Maximum load capacity SMART-X
Wider range of cabinet sizes EPIC-X
Taller cabinet configurations SMART-X
More compact/smaller depth use EPIC-X
Sustainability priorities SMART-X
Enhanced door locking/security SMART-X
Broadest availability/stock EPIC-X

Conclusion

Both EPIC-X and SMART-X are top-tier choices from Cannon Technologies – designed to address the real-world demands of modern digital infrastructure.

If you’re under pressure from tight timelines, experiencing delivery failures from other suppliers, or facing last-minute project changes, Cannon’s rapid availability ensures you’re not left waiting.

Whether your priority is weight capacity, cabinet size, security, or sustainability, there’s a Cannon solution to fit your specific needs and it’s likely in stock and ready to ship today.

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CANNON Technologies Receives JOSCAR Registration Mark

Cannon has received the JOSCAR registration mark. The mark is valued by some of the largest purchasers in the defense community and indicates that the organisation has gone through the process required to demonstrate its commitment and credentials to the industry.

JOSCAR (the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) is a collaborative tool, founded by Hellios Information Ltd., used by the aerospace, defense, and security industry to act as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance information.

Cannon Technical Sales & Marketing Director Glenn Conlon comments; “This seal of approval should provide extra confidence in Cannon Technologies and the product and service we can offer for our current and future clients. The desire for continual improvement runs deep, through the core of our business, and helps us to achieve distinguished approvals like this.”

JOSCAR is a collaborative tool used by the aerospace, defence and security industry to act as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance information. Using JOSCAR can determine if a supplier is “fit for business”.

Benefits for buyers

    • EASIER REGULATORY REQUIREMENT
      Comprehensive, accurate and regular updated insight into third party risk.
    • SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH
      Thousands of third parties in a single, searchable, reportable and easily accessible system
    • REDUCED PROCUREMENT TIMESCALES
      Instant access to third party information, reducing the time needed to qualify new suppliers or renew contracts.
    • HIGH QUALITY VALIDATED INFORMATION
      We check all third party information in accordance with a consistent, objective and continually updated process
    • COST AND RESOURCE EFFICIENT
      Costs are shared amongst community members, significantly reducing the cost of an in-house solution
    • PEER NETWORK
      Access to the combined experience and resources of other members in the community with shared goals and challenge

JOSCAR-Certificate-Cannon-Technologies-Limited can be downloaded via this link

For more information please contact:

Cannon Technologies

T: 01425 632600

E: sales@cannontech.co.uk

W: https://cannondatacenters.com/

Award from Uptime Institute for our Tier III ready Modular Data Centre

Uptime Institute Professional Services have recently awarded Tier III Ready status for the Cannon Modular Data Centre 100-kW Range with further awards for the 250kw, 500kw and 1MW MDC’S expected later this year.

Cannon Technical Sales & Marketing Director Glenn Conlon comments; Cannon are excited to be awarded our first of 4 Tier III ready Modular DC designs. This award will accelerate our clients own Tier III certification, will reduce the costs and fast-track their time to market.

Tier III: is described as CONCURRENTLY MAINTAINABLE and ensures that ANY component can be taken out of service without affecting production.

This award provides our customer with fact-based evidence that their final build will more easily obtain their final Tier Certification by utilising the Cannon MDC range of product, this will:

  • REDUCE time to market
  • REDUCE design & engineering costs
  • REDUCE cost and risks associated with alternative options
  • SUPPORT applications for final Tier Certification

Cannon have developed a repeatable modular data centre product design composed of an initial 64.46m2 build supporting 16 IT racks with a capacity of up to 6kW per rack. IT Load cooled using energy efficient direct expansion (DX) chillers and with-in-row (WIRC) air handling units.  The 100-kW Granular Modular Data Center supports an IT load of 93.25 kilowatts (kw) for a data centre design that could fulfil the requirements needed to meet the Tier III standard.

Critical IT spaces within the design include a main data aisle inclusive of network racks and supporting mechanical and electrical (M&E) capacity components.  The design is based on a three phase, 380-volt (V), 50-hetz (Hz) power input.

The data centre module will be supported by two engine generators, each generator having a belly storage tank which provides on-site fuel storage.  Power to the IT load in the module will be supported by 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units located in the data centre module.  Electrical distribution from the UPS to IT load is configured using A and B distribution through redundant cable and wiring located above the IT racks.

Cannon Modular Data Centres Are Flexible and Scalable

A modular data centre offers unparalleled flexibility. You can ship your data centre anywhere in the world for addition, integration, or retrofitting into your existing data centre footprint. You can also combine modular data centres into a single system. These data centres are characterized by a variety of cooling and power options, meaning there will be something to match your particular business requirements. The mobility of a modular data centre allows you to use it in remote locations or makeshift locations.

Why Modular Data Centres Help You Stay Compliant

The data centre is considered one unit (rather than several discrete systems). This means cost benefits and convenience.

Modular Data Centre High Density and Low PUE (Power Use Effectiveness)

The data centre comes complete with network connections, storage, servers, power lines, monitoring units, fire detection units, software, security, a cooling facility and everything else you would expect from a modern data centre. Not having to buy these components/systems one by one means you will save money, because the plug-and-play units require minimal expertise, meaning you do not need a large in-house technical team for the job. You save money from reduced space utilization, keeping in mind real estate cost is a major cost to businesses today, and this means reduced cooling costs. You also save money from the lower installation costs and the lower relocation costs.

How Modular Data Centres Keep Deployment Times Low

The low deployment time of modular data centres is a big advantage to businesses in competitive industries. It only takes a few weeks to install a modular data centre since all components are standardized and you ship it in a tested/assembled unit.

How Compatible Are Modular Data Centres?

You are unlikely to have compatibility issues since you get all components from one vendor. This compatibility also means better interworking, which means better results. Some of our data centres come with pre-loaded application/virtualization software. The compatibility also means you can use a unified monitoring tool, if this feature is supported by the vendor.

Commissioning a Modular Data Centre

Commissioning a modular data centre is much easier than commissioning a traditional data centre. FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) before deployment gives you greater confidence in your data centre since you will know it is working before you deploy it.

For more information please contact:

Cannon Technologies

T: 01425 632600

E: sales@cannontech.co.uk

W: https://cannondatacenters.com/

Modular Data Centre Halls

Cannon Technologies is a multi-awarded, British owned and operated, design and manufacturing Company which creates cutting edge Turnkey Data Centre facilities of widely varying size and complexity.

Cannon provides Data Centres to leading Global Brands around the world, with solutions which range from high
performance Mini /Micro, through mid-size up to Multi Megawatt Data Centres for some of the leading lights in the IT market. Within the wider information technology market, there are many solutions and clients available, and the Cannon team are targeting the UK but also export markets with its state of the art Data Centres, where opportunities are extensive. Cannon is based in Hampshire with a large manufacturing facility. The company also has a midlands based IT infrastructure design and implementation team which provides solutions for defence and public sector, under the brand of Centiant Intl, partnering with the Hampshire based Centerprise International. Centiant is a trusted delivery partner of many government departments.

These extensive British partnering capabilities enable a true end to end project delivery at a rare level, if not unique, providing agility and speed of response with lean cost and provide advantages for the firm’s clients.

In order to offer the very best solutions on the market and remain at the forefront of innovation in this vital market, Cannon has invested heavily over a long period in a range of components and granular sub modules which are extensive and form a pick and mix portfolio which enables the company to specify, manufacture, deliver and commission virtually any Data Centre in record short time. In particular, highly expensive up front design costs are removed from the equation as Cannon has this element covered in all of its forty years of dedicated engineering in the creation of Data Centres.

Overall, the Cannon Team have been focused, since inception, on the mission of being among the world’s best, in the creation of world class Data Centre infrastructure and Turnkey Data Centres, across the broadest spectrum of size and performance.

Glenn Conlon, sales & marketing director for Cannon says that we are excited by the combination of Cannon expertise , products and the global international markets we are becoming involved with. Glenn is developing the Cannon Brand for global recognition and sees an exceptionally exciting future for this wholly British company.

Background Information

Established over 40 years ago, Cannon Technologies specialise in the design, manufacture and delivery of Micro to Multi Megawatt Data Centres for Core to Edge facilities around the world. Cannon is viewed by its peers as a global leader and is a multiple award winner with successful projects, delivered to; Financial, Data Centre, Transportation, Industrial, Government and Military sectors.

Today, Cannon Technologies is a world leader and known for its’ high level of investment in R&D product development.

All New Modular Data Centre Leasing Service

Cannon Technologies is now leasing its Globe Trotter transportable Modular Data Centre range, allowing organisations to use the Globe Trotter range for their short- or medium-term needs.

This dynamic move ensures organisations’ budgets are used efficiently, and technical needs will be met flexibly, as payments will be made on a ‘pay as you go’ basis.

With a minimum one-year lease period, this new service will allow businesses a temporary solution during a period where facilities need to be moved from one location to another. Alternatively, this service can also be used by businesses which are looking for an improvement to a current set-up but need time to commit to a permanent solution.

Cannon Technologies’ MD, Matthew Goulding states:

‘This unique data centre leasing offering is the latest addition to our extensive modular data centre product and service portfolio, and one that will be invaluable to those looking for a flexible and cost-effective solution to their capacity needs.’

The Globe Trotter Modular Data Centre range is your flexible friend. It comprises the smaller-scaled transportable Data Centers. They are scalable, compact and provide the efficiency, support and sustainability that your business needs.

Goulding adds:

‘The Globe Trotter range offers the most resilient transportable modular data centre options available today and is proven to provide unrivalled levels of performance, scalability and functionality, in all kinds of environments.’

For more information on leasing Cannon Technologies’ Globe Trotter Modular Data Centre range, click here.

Alternatively get in touch with us via our contact form or call our sales team on 01425 632600

Background Information

Established over 40 years ago, Cannon Technologies specialise in the design, manufacture and delivery of Micro to Multi Megawatt Data Centres for Core to Edge facilities around the world. Cannon is viewed by its peers as a global leader and is a multiple award winner with successful projects, delivered to; Financial, Data Centre, Transportation, Industrial, Government and Military sectors.

Today, Cannon Technologies is a world leader and known for its’ high level of investment in R&D product development.