Colocation is a secure method of storing your IT infrastructure, cutting costs and increasing scalability. When choosing a colocation service provider, be sure to examine their uptime record as well as the overall quality of their IT infrastructure. They should also provide numerous options for networking and scalability as your business grows.
Data centers are structures designed to safeguard IT equipment from theft, unauthorized access and environmental hazards. They have security guards and are equipped with surveillance cameras, locks, access controls and access control systems.
A contract with a colocation provider will provide you a space to put your IT gear and power in the datacenter. The provider will usually help you install your equipment, however this is not always required. They also offer uplink ports that connect your equipment to their network and the Internet. They may also provide redundant connections or let you select your own carrier, or use theirs.
In addition to offering storage, a quality colocation provider will offer numerous networking options, like dedicated private connections to carriers as well as content delivery networks, and cloud services. This will let you reduce the time spent managing bandwidth, increasing speed and ensuring compliance. Local colo services offer the benefit of having live people who can respond to questions in person, instead of relying on support teams located far away.