Smarter Infrastructure for Medium-Sized Sites: Modular Data Centres for Health, Education, Government & Defence
Across critical sectors like healthcare, education, government, and defence, the pressure to modernise IT infrastructure is growing. As operations become increasingly digital, organisations require resilient, efficient, and scalable environments to house their core networking systems.
Cannon Technologies meets this challenge with a new generation of modular data centres – built off-site, configured for rapid deployment, and tailored to the needs of medium-sized facilities, such as:
- Regional hospitals or large medical centres
- University campuses and research parks
- Mid-scale manufacturing or logistics operations
- Council buildings and government offices
Modular Data Centres Designed for Medium-Sized Operations
Cannon’s SMART Modular and SMART MDC platforms are pre-engineered to simplify how medium-sized organisations deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. Whether supporting communications, edge computing, or mission-critical networks, these systems offer all-in-one functionality within rugged, self-contained enclosures.
Each modular unit can host network switching, server, storage, and security equipment, and be installed outdoors or inside non-traditional spaces like warehouses, maintenance yards, or unused buildings – without the overhead of traditional data hall or compute room construction.
What Makes a SMART Module?
A SMART Module is a self-contained data centre unit designed for performance, flexibility, and speed of deployment.
It comes factory-fitted with:
- Integrated power systems and UPS
- Cooling and airflow management
- Structured cabling and fire protection
- Access control and CCTV
- Environmental and asset monitoring
These systems are built to be deployed wherever the organisation needs them – on-site, on-campus, or in regional support facilities – requiring minimal civil works or disruption.
Key Advantages
Fast Installation with Minimal Disruption
Delivered fully built and tested, SMART Modules can be operational in a fraction of the time needed for traditional builds – perfect for upgrading infrastructure while daily operations continue.
Scalable to Evolving Needs
Additional modules can be added as demand grows, enabling phased upgrades without overcommitting on day one.
Fits Where Traditional Builds Don’t
SMART Modules are designed for non-standard spaces – car parks, service yards, rooftops – unlocking capacity without new buildings.
Robust & Secure by Design
Engineered for challenging environments, modules are secure, weather-resistant, and tamper-proof – ideal for sectors that demand high resilience.
Ready for Edge, AI & Next-Gen Applications
Modules support modern workloads – from edge processing in hospitals to AI research in universities – ensuring low latency and high reliability.
Technical Overview
- All-in-One Delivery:
Ready-built with racks, cooling, UPS, fire and security - Remote Visibility:
Real-time environmental and power monitoring - Flexible Deployment:
Indoors or outdoors, single or multi-module configurations - Standards-Based:
Conforms to ISO/IEC, ANSI/TIA, and industry-specific requirements - Custom-Configurable:
Built for anywhere from 20 to 100+ racks
Tailored Platforms for Critical Environments
Cannon offers two core modular solutions to serve different site constraints and operational requirements:
Globe Trotter: Mobile & Rapid-Response Network SMART Modules
Optimised for mobility, temporary use, or fast turnaround deployments. Key features:
- Shock-isolated enclosures using Soft Ride™
- Scalable power and cooling up to 100kW IT load
- Pre-integrated systems for plug-and-play functionality
Use Cases:
- Temporary healthcare or vaccine distribution hubs
- Government response centres
- Secure, mobile infrastructure for military or disaster recovery scenarios
Granular SMART Modular: Site-Assembled, Access-Friendly Systems
Designed for hard-to-reach areas or sites where large equipment delivery is not feasible:
- Carried and assembled by hand – no cranes or wide-access needed
- Ideal for retrofits, constrained sites, or listed buildings
- Fully integrated racks and services upon completion
Use Cases:
- Hospital IT upgrades in tight or restricted buildings
- Expanding network services in universities or local authority offices
- Digitising heritage or protected sites without major renovation
NGEN Estate: Total Visibility for Modular Infrastructure
Cannon’s NGEN Estate platform offers intelligent infrastructure management across single or multi-site deployments.
Capabilities include:
- Live tracking of system health, power, access, and environment
- Global visibility and secure remote control
- Predictive alerts and maintenance scheduling
- Compliance logging and audit-ready reporting
From Planning to Operation: Level 6 Lifecycle Services
Cannon supports each deployment with Level 6 Services, covering:
- Initial consultancy and tailored solution design
- Factory build, on-site installation, and commissioning
- Staff training, remote support, and maintenance
- Scalability planning and future module expansion
Your infrastructure stays reliable, efficient, and future-ready for years to come.
Sector-Ready Solutions
Healthcare
- On-campus networking hubs for imaging, diagnostics, and medical records
- Secure, compliant systems aligned with NHS and private sector needs
- Space-saving deployment for hospitals with limited expansion options
Education
- Resilient on-site infrastructure for research computing, AI, and e-learning
- Ideal for campus-wide connectivity or department-level deployments
- Quick to install without disrupting student activities
Government
- Enables secure digital services in local councils or regional offices
- Rapid rollout of public sector IT hubs or smart city edge nodes
- Built-in energy efficiency for carbon-conscious operations
Defence & Security
- Suitable for both mobile field units and fixed secure locations
- Secure separation of networks, with full access monitoring
- Supports surveillance, comms, and mission-critical IT infrastructure
Infrastructure That Moves With You
Cannon Technologies provides robust, scalable, and secure modular data centres designed for today’s most demanding medium-sized sites. Whether supporting a busy hospital, a growing university, or a distributed government estate, our solutions give you the infrastructure edge – delivered faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively.