Our preferred technology partners offer premium products that will last
We design custom setups using reliable, industry-standard hardware from these trusted brands
Enterprise-grade networking products to build versatile systems that can scale to your needs now and in the future, with no licence fees.
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The leading producer of Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems - small, quiet, reliable computers designed to store and protect your data inside your home. They offer a diverse range of options supporting from 1 to 18 drives per unit.
Their products are known for being easy to use, extremely reliable, and supported by a mature ecosystem of apps.
Private, in‑home storage: Your data stays in your house, not in a cloud company’s data centre
Automatic protection: Multi‑drive systems keep your photos and files safe even if a drive fails
Easy access from anywhere: apps let you securely access your data when you’re away from home
Long‑term reliability: designed to run 24/7 for years with minimal maintenance
Key apps
Synology Photos
A private alternative to Google Photos or iCloud.
Automatic backup from every phone
Shared family albums
Face recognition and smart search
Full‑resolution originals stored safely at home
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Synology Drive
A private version of Dropbox or OneDrive.
File syncing between computers
Shared folders for the household
Version history and easy recovery
Works on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Perfect for families with laptops, schoolwork, or home offices.
Video Station / Media Server
A simple way to organise home videos or personal media.
Hyper Backup / Cloud Sync
Automatic backup of the NAS itself.
Protects against accidental deletion
Supports encrypted cloud backup
Ensures the NAS is not a single point of failure
QuickConnect
Access your NAS from anywhere, simply and securely.
The Bedrock of Digital Infrastructure
Seagate Technology is a global leader in data storage and one of the world's largest manufacturers of hard disk drives. They have been the engineering force behind the hardware that stores the world's digital information—pioneering the very first 5.25-inch hard drive for the original mass-market personal computers in 1980.
Seagate's advanced storage components power everything from massive corporate data centers and cloud infrastructures to high-performance local home networks.
Why Their Products Matter for Your Home System
Purpose-Built Engineering: Seagate engineer specialized drive architectures tailored to specific demands—such as the IronWolf series for 24/7 network-attached storage (NAS) configurations, and the SkyHawk series optimized specifically for high-capacity smart home video surveillance.
Enterprise-Grade Longevity: Built to withstand constant operational read/write workloads, their drives feature specialized vibration sensors and integrated health management software to actively predict and prevent data loss.
Uncompromising Data Density: Utilizing cutting-edge nanoscale engineering, Seagate manufactures high-density storage arrays that allow households to consolidate terabytes of scattered family data, uncompressed 4K media libraries, and automatic device backups into a single, compact, localized home vault.
Our Hardware Standards
We exclusively source enterprise and NAS-grade drives from proven industry pioneers like Seagate. By matching custom home server builds with the identical hardware trusted by major corporate data centers, your family's private memories and digital assets are safeguarded by the most resilient storage engineering available.
IronWolf Hard Drives
Seagate IronWolf network-attached storage (NAS) hard drives are designed for 24×7 reliability, performance, and scalability in multi-bay NAS systems.
With capacities up to 16TB (32TB for IronWolf Pro), they feature AgileArray™ technology for optimized RAID performance, reduced vibration, and power efficiency, while delivering consistent speeds and durability under heavy workloads.
IronWolf Health Management provides proactive monitoring, while a three-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan provides peace of mind for data security.
All drives come with a minimum 3-year warranty (5 years for IronWolf Pro).
CyberPower delivers professional power solutions for homes and offices with complete product lines including UPS, PDUs, Solar Power Systems, and more.
CyberPower is our preferred UPS supplier because their units offer exceptional reliability, quiet operation, and clean power delivery - all essential for protecting networking and storage hardware.
CyberPower’s UPS systems provide industry-leading voltage regulation, long-lasting batteries, and stable output, ensuring UniFi routers, switches, and Synology NAS units stay protected during outages and brownouts.
CyberPower also offers excellent value, with dependable models that integrate well into small home racks and deliver consistent performance without unnecessary complexity.
Plex delivers organization, beautiful presentation, reliable streaming, and excellent playback quality for your own films, shows, and home videos.
It provides a smooth, app-based experience across TVs, tablets, and phones, making your personal library feel as polished and accessible as any commercial streaming service.
Plex lets you enjoy your personal media permanently, streaming to many different devices, yet with no mandatory fees and no reliance on subscription services and their changing catalogues.
Learn more at www.plex.tv/your-media
