What Are Colocation Services?

Colocation is a secure option for storing your IT infrastructure, reducing costs and improving scalability. When choosing a colocation provider ensure you check their uptime record and the quality of their infrastructure. They should provide a range of networking options and be able to expand as your business grows.

Colocation providers run data centers, which are buildings which are designed to shield IT equipment from theft and unauthorised access, and also from environmental hazards. They have security guards and are equipped with surveillance cameras security systems, locking systems, access controls, and access control systems.

A contract with a colocation provider will grant you a space to put your IT gear and power in the datacenter. The provider will usually help in setting up your equipment, but this is not always required. They also offer uplink ports to connect your equipment with their network and the Internet. They will also provide connection redundancies and may even allow you to select your own provider or use theirs.

A good colocation service offers various networking options. This includes dedicated private connections to carriers, a content delivery network and cloud services. This will allow you to reduce the time spent managing bandwidth, while increasing speed and ensuring compliance. Local colo services provide the benefit of having real people answer questions in person rather than relying on support teams far from you.

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