Road XS has completed a major series of server upgrades, moving its transport software onto the Google Cloud Platform. Hosted in Google's London data centres, the platform now delivers UK data residency, hourly backups with 14 day retention, regular penetration testing and enhanced Cloudflare protection, keeping transport operations secure, resilient and running with confidence.
Key Takeaways
- Road XS runs on the Google Cloud Platform, hosted in London data centres for full UK data residency.
- Hourly backups are now standard for every user, with restore to the previous hour and daily backups kept for 14 days.
- Regular penetration testing finds and fixes vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
- Deeper Cloudflare integration guards against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic.
- Updates, performance improvements and security patches deploy automatically in the background with minimal disruption.
Why has Road XS strengthened its cloud infrastructure?
Performance, security and reliability are essential, not just for our clients but for the passengers and drivers who depend on the platform every day. That is why we have completed a major series of server upgrades, further enhancing the experience for everyone who uses our transport software.
Cloud technology continues to advance, yet we know some organisations still have concerns about its security and reliability. At Road XS, security is not an add on. It is a core principle that underpins every aspect of how we operate.
To reinforce that commitment, we have partnered with Google Cloud, using their trusted infrastructure to drive digital transformation across the transport sector and help operators break free from outdated legacy systems that still rely on physical office hardware and insecure, on site servers.
Where is Road XS hosted?
Road XS is now powered by the Google Cloud Platform, a globally trusted infrastructure provider known for its world class performance, scalability and security. By hosting our services in Google's London data centres, we ensure full compliance with UK data residency requirements while delivering fast, reliable access for users nationwide.
For local councils, NHS linked organisations and transport charities, that UK based hosting matters. It keeps data stored and processed within the United Kingdom, supporting your obligations under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What happens to your data if something goes wrong?
We have enhanced our data protection with hourly backups, now delivered as standard for all users of Road XS. In the rare event of a disruption, your data can be restored to a snapshot from the previous hour, minimising downtime and giving you total peace of mind.
You also benefit from a rolling 48 hour backup window, with daily backups retained for 14 days. That means you are always protected and ready to operate confidently, whatever happens.
How does Road XS defend against cyber threats?
Security goes beyond data storage. We carry out regular penetration testing to identify and eliminate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. This proactive approach helps keep the platform resilient against ever evolving threats.
We have also deepened our integration with Cloudflare, providing enhanced protection against malicious traffic, DDoS attacks and other cyber threats, so your services stay online, secure and uninterrupted.
How are updates and security patches delivered?
Our secure, cloud based platform powers everything we do, from rolling out enhancements to enabling user access. New features, performance improvements and security patches are deployed automatically in the background, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
There is nothing to install, no manual upgrades to schedule and no downtime windows to plan around. You simply log in and get the latest, most secure version of Road XS every time.
Our ongoing commitment to you
As Road XS continues to grow and lead innovation in the transport sector, our mission remains clear. We aim to deliver a secure, scalable and high performance platform that keeps your services moving, whether you are managing community transport or running large scale operations.
And this is just the beginning of what is happening on Road XS. Discover how the platform can streamline your services, strengthen your security and support your long term growth.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Road XS data stored?
Road XS data is stored on the Google Cloud Platform in Google's London data centres. This keeps your information within the United Kingdom, delivering full UK data residency and supporting compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
How often is Road XS data backed up?
Backups run every hour as standard for all users. If something goes wrong, your data can be restored to a snapshot from the previous hour. A rolling 48 hour window is maintained, and daily backups are retained for 14 days.
Is Road XS hosted in the UK?
Yes. Road XS is hosted in Google's London based data centres, which means your data is stored and processed in the United Kingdom. This UK data residency is particularly important for local councils, NHS linked services and charities handling sensitive passenger information.
What is penetration testing and why does it matter?
Penetration testing is a controlled, simulated cyber attack used to find weaknesses before criminals can exploit them. Road XS carries this out regularly so vulnerabilities are identified and fixed early, helping keep the platform resilient against evolving threats.
How does Road XS stay online during a cyber attack?
Road XS integrates with Cloudflare to filter malicious traffic and absorb DDoS attacks before they reach the platform. This helps ensure transport operators keep access to bookings, scheduling and live tracking even when threats are active.
Do software updates cause downtime for transport operators?
No. New features, improvements and security patches are deployed automatically in the background. There is nothing to install and no manual upgrades to schedule, so your team keeps working with minimal disruption.
What does UK data residency mean for transport operators?
UK data residency means your data is stored and processed within the United Kingdom rather than overseas. For transport operators, this simplifies compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and gives reassurance to councils, the NHS and passengers about how their information is handled.
Ready to see it for yourself?
Discover how Road XS can streamline your services, strengthen your security and support your long term growth. Speak to our team to see what is possible.
