About on365

We’re the UK’s leading provider of resilient and energy efficient critical physical infrastructure and utility services from the desktop to the server room to the data centre.

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on365 has been driving down costs, improving power and cooling efficiencies and managing risk since 1984.

We provide expertise, support and the technical services to help prepare, design, acquire, install, maintain, optimise and upgrade your mission critical equipment assets in server rooms, edge closets, branch offices and datacentres, across the physical infrastructure.

We’re Schneider Electric’s biggest service partner with the highest partner accreditations for their products, solutions, and services providing full quality assurance for your entire infrastructure.

At a glance

UK's most successful provider of critical physical infrastructure solutions for major business IT and communication systems.
Over 39 years in business with the experience and proven reputation for delivering innovative critical power protection.
Schneider Electric’s biggest authorised service partner with the highest partner accreditations available.
A team of experienced, professional and qualified engineers.
Nationwide service and support provided through our Service Support Desk

Full quality assurance, comprehensive accreditation and certification.
Extensive portfolio of power protection and performance optimisation products and services from UPS, rack accommodation, security, management and surge protection through to complete datacentre build.
Impressive facilities including a comprehensive test/staging and training area plus a dedicated sales and service support office in the heart of London's Docklands.

Our People

At on365 we know that we are only as good as the people who work for us. Lead by our well-established management team, our people with over 300 years combined experience has built a trusted reputation for innovative design, supply and application of the critical physical infrastructure.

Colin Richardson

Managing Director

Colin Richardson formed on365 (known as Universal Power Systems until November 2007) in 1984 to meet the growing user demand for UPSs to be supplied with higher levels of pre and post sales support. When asked to explain the company’s success, Colin says: “The long-term commitment to customers and the integrity of our staff has set us apart from other suppliers. We have always taken a longer term view of the needs of customers rather than cutting corners to make a short term profit.”

Nigel Redel

Financial Director

After qualifying as a Chartered Management Accountant Nigel gained experience in a number of market sectors including Textiles, Engineering, Construction, Distribution and Exploration Drilling. Nigel joined on365 in 1997 and has enjoyed the many challenges that it has brought over the years. Nigel says, “It has been rewarding to have been a part of the company’s on-going development, growth and diversification into what it has become today, a leading provider of critical power and cooling services for IT.”

David Brooks

Head of Professional Services

in partnership with APC was responsible for the introduction of the first system in Europe for the migration of standard IT equipment to higher density IT equipment loads (Blade technology) in large space Datacentres.

Carl Richardson

Technology Support Manager

Carl Richardson has over 20 years experience in designing, implementing and supporting critical building and datacentre infrastructure. He heads up the following key functions: global and key account management, project/service delivery for global accounts, product management, business development, pre-sales system and application engineering/ design, assessment services including energy optimisation and lifecycle programs.

Our Schneider Electric Accreditations

Our long-standing and trusted relationship with Schneider Electric allows us to take a truly holistic view that considers the entire infrastructure. As the first Schneider Electric partner in the UK who can take this overarching view, this gives us a unique edge, increasing efficiency for our clients in terms of efficiency – dealing with fewer people and building closer relationships with a single partner.

on365 has also earned an array of recognised industry accreditations, providing the security and peace of mind you need regarding the expertise and approach of our team.

CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme)

Refcom F-Gas Certified

Safe Contractor Approved

ECA (Electrical Contractors Association)

CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)

ISO9001 Accreditation - NQA Global Certification Body

BESA (Building Engineering Services Association

Endorser Status under the European Code of Conduct on Datacenters

Avetta Accredited Supplier - Compliance & Safety

Safety Schemes in Procurement

Our Clients

on365 works with public sector, SME and corporate clients across the UK and Europe. Our clients include NHS Trusts, Universities, Banks, Financial Organisations, Local and Central Government, Retail, Transport, FMCG, Utilities and Telco.

Clients choose on365 because they trust that we have the resources and relationships to offer them the best possible solutions, whilst remaining local enough to understand their individual needs and concerns.

Just some of the companies we work with.