If you have a sophisticated setup for your IT infrastructure, but don’t have the resources available to install it in your office space, consider the benefits of colocation.
A colocation center is a type of data center that provides space, power, bandwidth, physical security and other assets that are required to maintain a reliable and efficient hosting environment. Connections to telecommunications and network service providers are also available, making a colocation center a centralized location for all of your computing needs.
Web hosting companies utilize colocation hosting services as a reliable and cost-effective way to provide services. Large corporations purchase colocation space as a preventative measure in case of natural disasters, and telecommunications companies use these facilities to gain access to potential clients. Additionally, eCommerce sites frequently take advantage of colocation services to ensure secure transactions.
As with any type of hosting service, there are features that make a great colocation center stand out above the rest. Fire protection systems, including detectors and sprinklers, should be installed to protect against damaging fires. Cabinets and cages should be locked and secured, preventing unauthorized access. Air conditioning should be regulated to control the temperature and humidity in the area, and there should be few—if any—windows in the building.
Most colocation centers have high levels of physical security, and should ideally be guarded 24/7. Proximity cards are frequently used to control access around the building.
Colocation is a popular option for those with midsize IT needs because it allows the company to focus its IT staff on the actual work that needs to be done in-house, not spending hours maintaining a complex architecture.
Atlantic.Net offers reliable colocation hosting services utilizing our highly redundant system, power, temperature and humidity control, and security. To learn more about our colocation data center, contact us today at 1-800-521-5881.