Storing and protecting your company’s data can be expensive and complicated for a number of reasons like security, compliance and the number of locations you have. With the cost of housing a data center starting around $5 million, investing in one doesn’t make sense for most companies. As a result, we’re seeing a rise in Colocation Centers around the country.
Quite simply, colocations are third-party centers that can house your company’s servers and other IT hardware. It eliminates the need for a massive upfront capital investment in infrastructure, cooling, power, and space. You only pay for the space and services you need.
Most colocations are built like military bunkers that can withstand powerful weather conditions. They also have robust physical security measures, including access controls, surveillance, and on-site security personnel. This provides a higher level of security than many businesses can afford on their own.
Aside from cost savings and physical security, there are compelling reasons to opt for Colocation Services.
Scalability
Data centers offer flexible space and power options, allowing you to scale your IT infrastructure up or down as needed without having to worry about physical space or power constraints in your own facility. Most offer a variety of storage options – a rack, a cage or an entire room. If your company is growing or adding locations, this can be a great benefit.
Reliability and Uptime
Data centers are designed with redundancy and high availability in mind. They often have multiple power feeds, backup generators, and cooling systems to ensure that your equipment stays operational even during outages or failures.
Network Connectivity
Data centers are often located in areas with multiple network carriers and high-speed connectivity options. This allows for better network performance and redundancy, as well as the ability to connect with various partners and customers. Your headquarters or other locations may not have access to the connectivity required or the cost of obtaining it may be out of budget. This is especially true if you’re located in a rural or mountainous region.
Expert Management
Many colocation providers offer additional managed services, including monitoring, maintenance, and technical support. This allows you to leverage the expertise of data center staff to ensure optimal performance and reliability of your IT systems.
Focus on Core Business
Colocating your infrastructure allows your IT team to focus more on core business objectives and less on the day-to-day management of physical hardware and facilities.
Compliance
Colocation providers often adhere to industry standards and compliance requirements, which can help your organization meet regulatory and security requirements more easily.
Disaster Recovery
By placing your equipment in a geographically diverse data center, you can enhance your disaster recovery capabilities. If something happens to your primary location, your data and applications remain safe and accessible from the colocation facility. If you are headquartered in an area that is prone to hurricanes, tornadoes, seasonal fires or flooding, securing your data elsewhere makes sense.
Environmental Efficiency
Data centers often implement energy-efficient practices and technologies, such as advanced cooling systems and power management, which can be more environmentally friendly than smaller, less optimized in-house data centers.
Overall, colocation can offer a reliable, secure, and cost-effective solution for managing your IT infrastructure while allowing you to leverage the expertise and resources of specialized data centers.
Ready to Explore Colocation Options?
There are hundreds of colocation providers in the US. Some also have centers in Latin America, Europe and Asia. As you can imagine, their offerings and pricing vary greatly.
My Resource Partners’ technology advisors can help you narrow the search very quickly. We offer a FREE Colocation Evaluation to get a solid understanding of your infrastructure and operations. Then our team quickly matches you with the colocation centers that best match your needs and budget. We can arrange consultations and tours of the centers. Best of all, through our national network, we’ll save you 35% on your colocation cost.
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