What is a Colocation Data Center?

A colocation data center is a secure data storage facility where customers can lease space ranging from cages to private suites. They provide power, space, bandwidth, physical security, fire protection, heating and cooling, and data backup along with other valuable services.  

Many business leaders opt to outsource data storage to a colocation facility because they can reduce operational and capital expenses by eliminating the need for an on-premises data center.

Benefits of Data Center Colocation

Colocation offers a high-performance domain for an organization’s IT infrastructure. Customers can take advantage of the complete uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA) and focus on core business matters instead of spending hours managing IT. Colocation data centers also provide customized, private connections to various business internet service providers, cloud providers, and IT service suppliers to help customers build an efficient and effective IT architecture. Some of the criteria to look for when evaluating colocation data centers include:

Reliability - Businesses require that data be available 24/7. This is possible with a colocation service because data is always accessible whenever customers need it.

Security & regulatory requirements - Security and compliance requirements are a big concern for most organizations. Colocation services provide comprehensive physical and data security such as mantraps, biometrics, 24x7 in-house security officers, cameras, perimeter fencing, and key-card scanners.

Scalability - Colocation facilities provide organizations with scalability that wouldn’t be possible in-house. Businesses can expand quickly to accommodate increases and decreases in demand, which helps businesses manage IT budgets more efficiently. Colocation also helps increase infrastructure to meet an organization’s with lower capital expenditure requirements.

Interconnection - Numerous connectivity options is one of the biggest advantages of colocation, and a chief reason why organizations outsource to a data center rather than manage data storage in-house. Organizations can manage their workloads easily and efficiently due to the availability of improved speed and functionality provided by hybrid/multi-cloud architecture.

Colocation helps businesses reduce equipment maintenance costs and expand scalability, provides better connectivity and improves network security. Before choosing a colocation provider, create a plan based on your business goals and technology strategy.

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