Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted IT Partner in Cambridge
Established in 1993, Netservers has built a reputation as a trusted business-to-business internet services provider. Our expertise lies in delivering secure and reliable IT infrastructure solutions, including colocation hosting, dedicated servers, and advanced network management systems. We operate our own diversely routed BGP network connecting datacentres in Cambridgeshire and London Docklands, ensuring high resilience and performance. Our in-house developed FireRack system provides innovative network access control and firewalling capabilities adopted by organisations including Cambridge University.With over 30 years' experience in open-source technologies, we combine technical expertise with flexible service customisation to meet specific client requirements. Our Cambridge-based facility offers cost-effective hosting solutions with on-site technical support, while our nationwide connectivity services leverage partnerships with major telecommunications providers. We maintain a strong commitment to contributing back to the open-source community through code contributions to projects like the Linux kernel.
Services
Colocation hosting
Dedicated servers
Web/email hosting
VPS solutions
Connectivity services
FireRack NAC
Domain registration
Dynamic DNS
Leased lines
Broadband services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in business IT infrastructure
- Our proprietary FireRack system enhances network security and management
- We operate our own resilient BGP network infrastructure
- We offer flexible service customisation to meet specific requirements
- We provide 24/7 emergency server support services
Services
Colocation hosting
Our Cambridge datacentre provides secure colocation hosting with three-phase power, diesel backup generators, and eco-friendly cooling systems. Starting from 29 per month per server, clients benefit from free FireRack firewalling, inclusive bandwidth, and on-site technical support. The facility supports both UK and international businesses with flexible rack configurations and direct fibre connectivity options.
FireRack NAC
This proprietary network access control system offers advanced firewalling, VLAN configuration, and traffic shaping capabilities. Originally developed for securing colocation networks, it now provides MAC-IP matching, peer-to-peer detection, and bandwidth quota management. Clients access intuitive web-based management tools to customise security policies and monitor network activity in real-time across UK and international deployments.
Dedicated servers
We offer dedicated server solutions with full BGP network integration and multiple connectivity options. Clients receive public IPv4 addresses and optional IPv6 dual-stack configuration for future-proofing. The service includes APC remote power control, flexible firewall configurations, and direct access to our engineering team for custom hardware requirements and technical support.
Connectivity services
Our nationwide connectivity portfolio includes leased lines, fibre circuits, and managed VPN services. Utilising partnerships with BT and Virgin Media, we deliver private ADSL/FTTC solutions with integrated firewalling. The in-house routing platform enables private routing domains without additional hardware, offering cost-effective, scalable connectivity with advanced diagnostic capabilities.
Web/email hosting
We provide comprehensive web and email hosting solutions with DNS management and dynamic DNS services. Our platform supports POP3/IMAP protocols with spam filtering, while web hosting includes control panel access and scalable resource allocation. All services benefit from our resilient network infrastructure and 24/7 technical support availability.
Questions
What IT services does Netservers offer?
We provide colocation hosting, dedicated servers, web/email hosting, VPS solutions, and connectivity services including leased lines and managed VPNs.
Do you offer 24/7 technical support?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency server support with standard support hours from 08:30-18:00 Monday to Friday.
What is FireRack network management?
FireRack is our proprietary network access control system offering firewalling, VLAN configuration, traffic shaping, and bandwidth management with web-based control.
Where are your datacentres located?
We operate facilities in Cambridge and London Docklands with connections to Telehouse East, Digital Realty Meridian Gate, and Equinix Harbour Exchange.
Do you support IPv6 connectivity?
Yes, we offer native IPv6 addresses alongside IPv4 in a dual-stack configuration at no additional charge.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, and the UK nationwide, with international connectivity options available.