Colocation

What is Colocation?

Cloud colocation refers to businesses renting physical space, power, cooling, and network connectivity within a data center facility to house their servers, networking equipment, and other hardware infrastructure. Instead of managing their own on-premises data centers, businesses can leverage the resources and infrastructure provided by a colocation provider.

Colocation provides businesses with reliable, cost-effective solutions for housing their infrastructure within professionally managed data centers. Its benefits include reliability, cost savings, scalability, enhanced security, and improved connectivity. Other features include remote hands support, disaster recovery capabilities, compliance with regulatory standards, and remote monitoring tools. Cloud colocation empowers businesses to focus on their core operations while leveraging the infrastructure and expertise provided by colocation providers.

The Benefits of a Colocation

Remote Hands and Technical Support

Many colocation providers offer remote hands services, providing on-site technical assistance for hardware maintenance, troubleshooting, or equipment installation. Cloud colocation enables businesses to concentrate on their core operations while leveraging the expertise of colocation facility staff as and when required.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Cloud colocation facilities often implement robust disaster recovery measures, including backup power generators, fire suppression systems, and redundant network connectivity. This ensures businesses can maintain operations and quickly recover from potential disruptions, safeguarding their data and minimizing downtime.

Compliance and Regulatory Standards

Colocation providers often comply with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR. By housing their infrastructure in a compliant colocation facility, businesses can meet the requirements and ensure data security and privacy, especially when handling sensitive customer information.

Remote Monitoring and Management

Colocation providers may offer remote monitoring and management tools that allow businesses to monitor their equipment’s performance, power consumption, and environmental conditions. This enables proactive maintenance, capacity planning, and real-time insights into the health of the infrastructure.

Secure

Our colocation data centers offer strong protection against malware and cyberattacks to keep your data safe.

Reliable

We always have additional additional data center space to help you accommodate growth.

Cost Efficient

Leasing space in colocation facility is cost efficient than building or expanding the data center.

What to Know about Colocation

Cost Savings

Cloud colocation allows businesses to avoid the upfront costs of building and maintaining their data centers. Companies can reduce infrastructure procurement, maintenance, and upgrade expenses by renting space within a colocation facility. Additionally, colocation providers benefit from economies of scale, resulting in cost savings for businesses utilizing their services.

Reliability and Infrastructure

Cloud colocation facilities are designed to provide a highly reliable infrastructure with redundant power supply, cooling systems, and network connectivity. This ensures that businesses can operate their equipment in a stable and secure environment, minimizing the risk of downtime or disruptions.

Scalability and Flexibility

Cloud colocation offers scalability and flexibility in terms of resource allocation. Businesses can quickly expand or shrink their IT infrastructure by adding or removing equipment as their needs evolve. This flexibility allows them to align their resources with specific requirements and adapt to changing business demands without significant capital investments.

Enhanced Security

Colocation facilities implement robust physical security measures to protect the housed equipment. These measures may include surveillance systems, access controls, and 24/7 security personnel. By utilizing cloud colocation, businesses can benefit from the high-level security provided by professional data centers, ensuring the safety and integrity of their infrastructure.

Connectivity and Network Performance

Colocation facilities often have high-speed, redundant network connections, offering businesses access to reliable and fast internet connectivity. This enables efficient data transfer, low-latency connections, and improved network performance. Additionally, colocation providers may provide connectivity options for public cloud providers or internet exchange points, facilitating seamless integration with cloud services and other networks.