Colocation Co-location Collocation Colo
Colocation also sometimes spelt and referred to as co-location, collocation or colo is where multiple users locate their network, server and storage hardware within a shared secure modern data centre facility. Data centre colocation benefits from the advantage of efficient cooling, reduced carbon footprint, enhanced building security, power efficiencies, power backup, fire protection and stability for your IT systems. Carrier neutral connectivity is provided by a variety of telecom companies that offer the opportunity of increased operational performance helping to reduce infrastructure costs.
Colocation gives you the freedom to focus on your core business, but without the daily responsibility and issues attached with running an ageing power hungry, heat generating server room or data centre. Our comprehensive network of modern efficient data centre's can be found in the most secure resilient sites in the UK. Configurations start from a quarter rack and can be easily increased as your business develops. You only pay for the space and services you use, allowing greater flexibility and control of your budget.
Advantages of Colocation ......
- High speed connections via multiple carriers to prevent expensive downtime
- Guaranteed power supply incorporating battery UPS for short term combined power with onsite diesel generator
- Servers can be installed and online immediately
- Additional servers can be easily added as your business demands increase
- All services are monitored by experience network engineers 365 24 x 7
- Colocation facilities use controlled entry access as standard. CCTV and 24 x 7 manned security
- Cooling is provided by resilient climate control systems backed up by a 100% SLA.
- Fire protection provided by a FM200 suppression system with constant monitoring.
