London, England – 16th June 2025 – Meridian IT, a global managed services provider and IBM Platinum Business Partner, is pleased to announce a major expansion of its European operations with the launch of a new IBM private cloud based in two state-of-the-art data centres in Dublin, Ireland.

This move reinforces Meridian IT’s position as a trusted technology partner for European enterprises and solidifies its commitment to delivering secure, scalable IT services across the region.

As part of this expansion, Meridian IT now operates the only IBM Power Cloud in Ireland, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, security and compliance for organisations running mission-critical workloads. The IBM Power environment is built to support businesses of all sizes with flexible consumption models, robust disaster recovery, and hybrid integration.

The new European private cloud platform offers seamless connectivity to leading public cloud providers, including Microsoft Azure and AWS, giving clients complete flexibility in their hybrid cloud strategies. The service is fully managed, with 24×7 support and security operations provided by Meridian IT’s UK-based Hybrid Cloud Management and Security Operations Centre in Milton Keynes and Watford.

Andy Haley, Managing Director of Meridian IT Ltd, commented:

“This expansion enables us to better serve the growing needs of our EU clients and IBM customers in Ireland and beyond. With the opening of these EU-based cloud platforms, businesses that need their IBM compute infrastructure in Europe, but recognise the restrictions in other regions, such as the Netherlands – can now achieve their objectives with Meridian IT. Our IBM Power and storage private cloud has no capacity restrictions and can accommodate any workload size, large or small.”

This strategic investment also supports Meridian IT’s commitment to offering:

  • Hybrid Cloud Services – Tailored integration of private and public cloud environments.
  • Managed Security Services – Real-time threat monitoring, incident response, and proactive protection.
  • Data Protection & Disaster Recovery – Enterprise-grade backup and continuity solutions.
  • Consulting & Support – Expertise in IBM i, AIX, Red Hat, and broader digital transformation initiatives.