Pictured L to R: VimalRaj Sampathjumar, Technical Head UK&I, ManageEngine; Sridhar Iyengar, Managing Director Europe, Zoho; Sachin Agrawal, Managing Director UK, Zoho; David Howell, Regional Director, ManageEngine; Councillor James Lancaster, Mayor of Milton Keynes; Tim Flagg, CEO of UKAI; Shankar Haridas, Country Manager UK&I, ManageEngine; Suvish Viswanathan, Head of Marketing, Zoho
Leading provider of cloud-based business software Zoho is in the process of launching a UK-based data centre in Q2 2026, enabling customers to host their data entirely within UK borders.
This investment addresses growing demand for data sovereignty, particularly among organisations operating in regulated sectors, and reinforces Zoho’s commitment to delivering secure, locally compliant infrastructure for its UK customer base.
New offices in Milton Keynes
It comes as Zoho opens its new UK office in Milton Keynes to support continued hiring and deepen Zoho’s investment in regional talent, innovation and customer engagement, following 43% growth and a tripling of its UK workforce over the past two years.
Sachin Agrawal, Managing Director of Zoho UK, explained that Zoho’s continued growth in the UK reflects both the strength of the market and increasing demand for technology that is locally relevant and globally capable. He said:
“Over the past two years, we’ve significantly expanded our team, and our new Milton Keynes office provides a strong foundation for further growth and investment in local talent. Alongside this, the upcoming launch of our UK data centre will deepen our technology capabilities, enabling us to support customers with the infrastructure, expertise, and local presence they need. Milton Keynes is a thriving, forward-looking hub where we can grow our presence and contribute to the local economy, skills development, and wider business community.”
Opening ceremony to mark the occasion
The opening ceremony was attended by James Lancaster, Mayor of Milton Keynes, alongside representatives from the local business and innovation community.
James Lancaster, Mayor of Milton Keynes, said:
“Zoho establishing a presence in Milton Keynes is a significant milestone for the city, reflecting on MK’s ambition and reputation as a thriving hub for innovation and technology. Zoho will be another great contributor to our city, creating new opportunities for skills development, supporting local businesses, and strengthening our ambition for continued growth and economic success here in Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes is an attractive location for businesses looking to expand, and working with the amazing community the City offers.”
Zoho is committed to diversified growth, brought to life through its Transnational Localism strategy, combining global scale with deep local expertise to empower in-country teams, accelerate digital transformation and build resilient, self-sustaining regional economies.
This year, Zoho celebrated its 30th anniversary, achieving more than 150 million users worldwide, across over one million companies. In the UK, Zoho has steadily expanded its footprint, now supporting thousands of British businesses with integrated technology solutions spanning finance, sales, marketing, HR and operations.
More than 500 organisations in Milton Keynes alone rely on Zoho’s technology, highlighting the region’s importance as both a customer hub and a centre for future growth. The new office will act as a strategic base for customer engagement, partner collaboration and talent development, with roles across sales, marketing and customer support continuing to grow.
