Storage & LogisticsNational Distribution Centre (NDC)
SCC’s National Distribution Centre (NDC) is a 120,000 sq. ft. facility based at its Birmingham headquarters, bringing together all core supply chain functions under one roof, including purchasing, inventory management, configuration, warehousing, and distribution.
About the NDC
As with all SCC premises, the NDC is risk assessed to ensure security measures are aligned with operational requirements. The site is protected by nationally approved intruder alarm systems compliant with BS 7858:2012, supported by permanent, fully vetted manned guarding. All security personnel are SCC employees trained to BS 7499 standards.
Comprehensive CCTV coverage is installed and maintained to National Security Inspectorate (NSI) Silver standards, alongside electronic and digital access control systems delivered by BSIA-approved providers to NSI NCP 109 standards. Physical security is further reinforced through fenced compounds with restricted access, monitored by security officers and CCTV. Mandatory electronic screening and searching is carried out for all personnel exiting high‑value security areas.
Awards and accreditations
ISO 9001
We are committed to making a real difference when helping our customers align IT with their wider business objectives. Our dedication to improving our processes, systems and procedures to streamline operations and reduce costs is not only evidenced internally but seen in how we help our customers to stay ahead of competitors.
ISO 14001
The impact we have on the environment becomes increasingly important as we continue to develop more innovative and effective environmental management systems. We are working towards a more efficient use of our resource as well as reducing waste produced from our operations to minimise any negative impact our operations have on the environment and lead us to a more sustainable future.
ISO 27001
We treat information security as a business-critical issue and have security-positive environment. We deploy fundamental security principles across the business to ensure business continuity whilst minimising the impact of security threats.
ISO 22301
We know that continuity is key therefore we plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve a documented management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of occurrence, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents when they arise.
ISO 45001
We are committed to protect the health and safety of all of our staff, community, customers and partners. We seek continual improvement to frequently develop by identifying opportunities for open consultations to ensure we deploy and share health and safety best practices.
Ready to understand the real cost of your data storage?
Data storage economics are rarely transparent. Legacy infrastructure hides costs across power, cooling, support and staff overhead. Cloud storage lock in makes it hard to predict long term spend. Let’s audit your current infrastructure, understand what you’re really spending, and map a strategy that delivers cost certainty and compliance.
FAQs
Cloud storage is cheaper than on premise, why would we keep anything on-premise?
Cloud storage is cheaper if you compare per terabyte acquisition cost only. Total cost of ownership includes data egress fees, subscription lock in, potential price rises and the cost of managing cloud vendor compliance. For data under stringent regulation (classified information, biometric data, financial records), on premise storage provides greater control and security. It can actually be cheaper long term because you avoid subscription costs and have predictable capital expenditure. The right answer depends on your data type and compliance profile. We help you calculate total cost of ownership, not only per terabyte price.
How much can we save by consolidating storage?
Depends on your current state. Typical consolidation projects deliver 25-40% cost reduction through decommissioning redundant platforms, eliminating double charged capacity, upgrading to more efficient hardware and optimising power and cooling. Deduplication and compression can reduce storage footprint by another 30-50% depending on data type. We audit your current estate and show you where savings exist. Savings are typically reinvested into capacity growth or improved availability, not cut as overhead reduction, but the point is you control where that money goes.
What happens to our data if we move to cloud storage?
We assess cloud suitability data by data class based on compliance, performance and cost. Highly regulated data (GDPR-covered, financial, healthcare) may stay on premise where you have absolute control. Less regulated data (internal reports, archived documents, non-sensitive logs) moves to cloud where elasticity and cost efficiency are advantages. Migration is carefully planned with zero downtime. You retain all data and can exit cloud vendors if terms change. We don’t create vendor lock in, we design flexibility.
What does data compression actually do, and can we trust it?
Data compression identifies redundant data (duplicate files, repeated patterns) and stores it once, with pointers to that single copy. Modern compression is lossless, data is bit for bit identical when accessed. Savings depend on data type: text and logs compress 3-5x, databases and backups 2-3x, already compressed files (video, images) don’t compress further. We assess your data characteristics, model realistic compression benefits and validate performance before implementation. You see savings on your storage footprint immediately.
How does SCC manage predictable costs when data volume grows?
You pay per terabyte of storage used, not per commitment or per month. As your data grows, your bill grows proportionally, with no surprises. We don’t charge hidden per user, per transaction or per API call fees. We don’t lock you into multi year commitments or volume guarantees. You see growth coming in your storage reports and can plan capacity expansion months in advance. No unexpected bills. No vendor lock in surprises.