Preconnect® is a connected building solution which installs a backbone of high-speed internet connectivity throughout premises. Meaning that, when new tenants move in, they get online in days. Especially important at a time when they’re often looking to reduce the disruption moving premises can have on their business.
Alex Morris, Managing Director, Explains,
“At Metrotech, we’ve always had a knack for spotting potential. So when we looked at how commercial office buildings were being connected and how long it took to get new tenants online, we knew there had to be a smarter way.
We’ve partnered with MSP Elevate Wholesale for over three years, and their Preconnect® proposition provided a compelling answer to this problem. One that we could position not just as a product, but as a strategic asset for commercial landlords and the businesses moving into their spaces.
Fast-forward to today and we’ve brought five new buildings into our Preconnect® portfolio, with another three in the pipeline. These aren’t just any buildings either; they’re premium sites across Manchester and Leeds. Places like 11 York Street, 201 Deansgate and 3-4 Piccadilly Place, where some of the region’s largest corporate tenants are already reaping the benefits of instant, high-grade connectivity.
Soon, buildings like Atlantic House and Manchester Airport’s 4M will follow suit, bringing gigabit-ready infrastructure to even more businesses.“
A lifeline for landlords
Preconnect® gives landlords a powerful, turnkey solution – and at no cost to the landlord either. With the building already connected and ready to go, tenants can get pretty much immediate access to dedicated connectivity. Speeds of up to 10Gbps available from day one, with no long wayleave waits and no messy installs.
For many landlords, that’s not just convenient; it’s transformative. We’re seeing this firsthand with Atlantic House in Manchester. A site that’s not only going live in August but will also become the connectivity hub for three further buildings.
Connecting 100+ local businesses
So far, over 100 local businesses are now benefiting from our Preconnect® offer. At 11 York Street, for example, we’re powering the connectivity behind dozens of major national and international companies. And at 3-4 Piccadilly Place, what started as a short-term solution became a long-term strategic choice. Tenants chose to stick with Preconnect® because it just worked better.
The power of partnership
This journey hasn’t been one we’ve taken alone. Our strategic relationship with KNL, an MSP that shares our customer-first mindset, has been key. Together, we’re not only delivering better connectivity, we’re also helping create new revenue opportunities with Preconnect® as a key part of our broader IT and managed services portfolio.
Barry Ruston, KNL Managing Director commented “KNL looks to provide good service delivery in the solutions we provide. The Preconnect managed service delivered through our partner program with Metrotech / Elevate is an excellent fit for our business model in delivering managed data services into the facilities management sector. Working in buildings under the management of the UK’s top FM companies. Enabling KNL to provision leased line connectivity on pre-installed high-speed internet infrastructure into commercial buildings. Providing tenants with a wayleave free, fast turnaround connections. Thanks to our partnership, KNL has been able to build its reputation as a key supplier of FM solutions into managed buildings across the UK.”
Will Goodall, Elevate Wholesale Director, commented “We are lucky to have such a fantastic partnership with Metrotech supporting their growth and focus on our network and connected buildings. I love their focus on customer experience and uncompromising focus on providing their customers with the best possible service aligning perfectly with Elevate Wholesale.”
The bigger picture
This is about more than just connectivity. It’s about helping power growth across the North West and Beyond. It’s about bringing smart, scalable infrastructure to premium spaces that house some of the UK’s most forward-thinking businesses.
If you’re a landlord who would like to learn more about how we can bring this brilliant value-add to your building, at no cost to you, please get in touch