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Software Cloud Hosting

UK sovereign cloud – privately owned infrastructure

Software Hosting in Our UK Cloud

Run your business-critical software in our privately owned UK data centre – faster, more secure and accessible from anywhere. ISO 27001 certified, Cyber Essentials Plus compliant, MFA-enabled with Cisco Duo as standard.

100% UK sovereign cloud – data never leaves the UK

ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified infrastructure

MFA with Cisco Duo included as standard

Cyber Essentials Plus certified

100%UK sovereign cloud – privately owned infrastructure
99.9%uptime SLA on all hosted software environments
ISO27001 and 9001 certified data centres
CE+Cyber Essentials Plus certified – the highest standard

Why host your software with us?

Your Business Software, Running on Our Private UK Cloud

Many business-critical software applications – particularly in accountancy, legal, logistics and professional services – were never designed for the cloud. They’re desktop applications that need to run on Windows, require consistent performance and hold highly sensitive data. Hosting them in the cloud the wrong way creates security risks, performance problems and compliance headaches.

Blowfish Technology hosts specialist business software on our own privately owned UK data centre infrastructure. That means your applications run on hardware we own and manage, located entirely within the UK, certified to ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 standards and protected by Cyber Essentials Plus controls.

Every hosted software environment includes MFA via Cisco Duo, automated daily backups, proactive monitoring and full managed support – all from the same local North West team that manages your wider IT.

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100% UK Sovereign Infrastructure

Your data never leaves the UK. No AWS, no Azure, no foreign jurisdictions. Our privately owned data centres are subject only to UK law – critical for regulated industries.

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MFA with Cisco Duo – Standard on Every Account

Every user authenticates with multi-factor authentication via Cisco Duo before accessing hosted software – meeting Cyber Essentials requirements and blocking 99.9% of account takeover attempts.

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ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus

Our infrastructure is certified to ISO 27001 – the gold standard for information security – and we hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification, verified through independent technical testing.

Faster Than Running Locally

Software hosted on our infrastructure often runs faster than on ageing on-premise hardware – with no local processing bottlenecks and dedicated server resources for each client environment.

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Access From Any Device

Your team accesses hosted software through a secure hosted desktop environment – from any device, anywhere, with a consistent experience whether in the office or working remotely.

Software we host

Business Software We Host in Our UK Cloud

Select your software to find out how we host it – including specific configuration, compliance and migration details.

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Accountancy Software

CCH Central

Cloud hosting for CCH Central – fast, secure access for accountancy practices with full ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus compliance.Learn more

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Accountancy Software

Sage 50

Sage 50 hosted in our UK cloud – access from anywhere, with automated backups, MFA and no dependency on local hardware.Learn more

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Accountancy Software

Sage 200

Sage 200 cloud hosting on privately owned UK infrastructure – fast, resilient and compliant for growing accountancy and commercial businesses.Learn more

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Accountancy Software

IRIS

IRIS accountancy software hosted in our UK data centre – practice management, accounts production and tax software, cloud-accessible from anywhere.Learn more

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Business Software

Datafile

Datafile ERP and business management software hosted in the cloud – with the performance and reliability that Datafile users require.Learn more

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Professional Services

ProfitIT Plus

ProfitIT Plus hosted in our secure UK cloud – accessible from anywhere, with MFA, daily backups and full managed support included.Learn more

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Manufacturing Software

Herbst

Herbst manufacturing and business software hosted on our private UK cloud infrastructure – fast, secure and always available.Learn more

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Freight Software

Freight Fax

Freight Fax transport management software hosted in the cloud – keeping your logistics operation connected and your data secure.Learn more

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Document Management

Virtual Cabinet

Virtual Cabinet document management hosted in our UK cloud – secure, compliant document access from any device for professional services firms.Learn more

What’s included

Everything Included in Every Hosted Software Environment

Every software hosting package from Blowfish Technology includes the same core features – there are no add-on charges for security, backup or monitoring. These are built into every environment as standard.

You get a fully managed service – we handle all updates, patches, monitoring and support. When something needs attention, our North West team responds fast. You focus on running your business, not managing infrastructure.

All environments are hosted on our privately owned UK infrastructure, certified to ISO 27001 and ISO 9001, and protected by Cyber Essentials Plus controls – giving you the compliance evidence your clients, insurers and regulators increasingly require.

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UK Sovereign InfrastructurePrivately owned UK data centres – data never leaves the UK, subject only to UK law
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MFA with Cisco DuoMulti-factor authentication on every account – Cyber Essentials compliant by default
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Automated Daily BackupsFull environment backed up every day, retained for 30 days, with tested restore capability
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ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 CertifiedInternational certification for information security and quality management
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Cyber Essentials PlusThe highest level of UK government cyber security certification – independently verified
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Fully Managed SupportProactive monitoring, patching and helpdesk support from our North West team

Common questions

Software Cloud Hosting FAQs

Is my data stored in the UK?

Yes – absolutely. All data is hosted on our privately owned infrastructure located entirely within the UK. We don’t use AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. Your data is subject only to UK law and never crosses UK borders – which is critical for GDPR compliance and increasingly required by regulated sectors.

How does MFA work for hosted software?

Every user is required to authenticate with Cisco Duo MFA before accessing their hosted environment. This means even if a password is compromised, an attacker cannot access your software without the second factor. MFA is configured and managed by us – your team simply uses the Duo app on their smartphone.

What is Cyber Essentials Plus and why does it matter?

Cyber Essentials Plus is the UK government’s highest tier of cyber security certification – independently verified through real technical testing of your security controls. Our certification means our infrastructure has been externally assessed and confirmed to meet the standard. Many clients in professional services, finance and public sector now require their technology suppliers to hold this certification.

How does migration to cloud hosting work?

We handle the entire migration process – including data transfer, application configuration and user setup. Migrations are typically planned for outside business hours to minimise disruption. We test everything thoroughly before go-live and provide full training so your team is confident using the new environment from day one.

What happens if I need help with the hosted software itself?

We support the infrastructure and environment your software runs on. For application-specific issues (e.g. a specific function within Sage or IRIS), we work alongside your software vendor’s support team. Many issues that appear to be application problems are actually infrastructure issues – and those we handle directly.

Host Your Business Software in Our UK Cloud

Talk to Blowfish Technology about migrating your software to our secure, ISO-certified UK infrastructure.

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