Category: Colocation

24/7 Colocation Coverage

It’s two o’clock in the morning and your server just went down. It’s stuck in a boot loop and you can’t access it through a remote desktop.   You have two options: 1. You can get up, put on pants, drive down to your office, access the server room, then locate the device in question, […]

Colocation and Managed Services

We’re all breathing a sigh of relief as we navigate our businesses out of COVID restrictions and back toward normalcy, but it’s important that we remember the lessons learned during two years of mask mandates and sanitation protocols. Onsite nurses, temperature screening, contact tracing and maintaining visitor logs can place an extra burden on already-taxed […]

Choosing a Colocation Provider

The process of choosing a colocation provider can be daunting and a big decision. It is important to weigh all options and make sure the provider meets the needs of your organization. While the list of criteria to consider is not definitive, it is important to keep the following top of mind:   Network Redundancy, […]

Top 4 Reasons for Banks to Colocate

While Colocation is no stranger to the financial industry, it is increasingly becoming the norm and often considered essential for banks to function efficiently. Colocation provides secure, redundant, scalable, and affordable options that are vital to the growth and success of a business. Today we check out the top 4 reasons for banks to colocate […]

Migrating To The Edge: 3 Reasons Why You Should Make The Move

Edge computing, especially with the rise of IoT, has been a tech star in recent years, but many organizations are left wondering what the Edge means for their organization and if it is a move they should make. The transition to the Edge can be scary, but in the end, your company will gain numerous […]

How Colocation Can Save Your Business Money

As the world consumes more data, more businesses are investing in colocation services. Colocation is frequently viewed as a significant investment and, in some cases, a cost drain. This idea, on the other hand, could not be further from the truth. Collocating your IT to a data center can provide your company with a variety […]

Colocation Myths for Banks to Forget

“Colocation is not secure enough for financial banking IT.” “Colocation will not meet the security and compliance requirements that we have in banking.” “Colocation would not provide the network performance needs.” Does this sound familiar? Colocation facilities play an essential role in the storage and security of a banking organization’s data and digital information. Larger […]

Reasons Why Data Centers Will Continue to Power the Future

COVID isn’t entirely gone just yet, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. With record numbers of internet users, you may be asking how and why the data center industry is evolving so quickly. Take a look below for just a few of the reasons why data centers will remain at the […]

The Ultimate Data Center Colocation Resource Checklist

When it’s time to look for a colocation provider, you may find that comparing data centers can be both confusing and complicated. There are several variables to consider when identifying the best provider that can meet your needs—and multiple factors that will impact your decision. This Ultimate Data Center Colocation Checklist will help you stay […]

Data Center Security Infographic: Building Layers of Protection into Every Detail

  What is Data Center Security? Data center security is the virtual technology and physical practices used to protect a data center from internal and external threats. The Importance of Physical Security At its core, physical security is all about keeping your facilities and assets safe from environmental events and external threats. Often, the importance […]