Colocation services are a cost-effective and scalable way to house your IT Infrastructure. When choosing a provider for colocation ensure you take a look at their uptime history and the quality of their infrastructure. They should also offer a variety of choices for networking, and provide scalability as your business grows.
Data centers are facilities specifically designed to protect IT equipment against theft, unauthorised access and environmental hazards. These facilities are staffed by security guards as well as video surveillance and access controls, as well as locking systems to ensure your data is secure.
When you sign a contract with a colocation company you will be provided with a space in the data center to set up your IT equipment and power. The provider will typically assist in the installation of your equipment, although this is not always required. They will also provide uplink ports to connect your device to their network, which leads to the Internet. They might also offer redundant connections and even allow you to choose your own provider or use theirs.
In addition to offering storage, a quality colocation service should offer an array of networking options, such as dedicated private connections to carriers, content delivery networks and cloud services. This will allow you to spend less time managing bandwidth, while increasing speed and ensuring compliance. A local colo service provides the added benefit of live individuals who can answer your questions in person, instead of relying on support teams located far away.