Colocation
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The challenge
Your organization faces escalating costs and risks associated with managing on-premises infrastructure. Downtime penalties, power scarcity, and physical limitations of older buildings create significant challenges. Maintaining legacy data centers requires substantial capital expenditure, diverting resources from core business innovation. Compliance and regulatory requirements add further complexity. Without a modern colocation strategy, your organization risks falling behind competitors and struggling to support the demands of AI and high-performance computing.
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41%
of large enterprises report downtime costs exceed $1M per hour
$23.75K
is the average cost per minute of downtime for large enterprises
4 years
is the grid connection wait time in Tier 1 markets
The solution
Colocation addresses your unique challenges through modern solutions and key capabilities.
Infrastructure scalability
Colocation provides scalable rack space, power, and cooling, allowing organizations to easily adjust resources as needed to support growth and changing demands.
Carrier neutrality
Access to a diverse range of ISPs and telecommunications carriers ensures optimal network connectivity and reduces reliance on a single provider.
Enhanced security
Colocation facilities offer robust physical security measures, including perimeter fencing, biometric scanners, and 24/7 on-site security personnel, protecting critical infrastructure from unauthorized access.
AI readiness
Modern colocation providers offer high-density infrastructure and advanced cooling solutions, such as liquid cooling, to support power-intensive AI workloads.
Advanced monitoring
Comprehensive monitoring and reporting tools provide real-time visibility into power usage, environmental conditions, and network performance, enabling proactive issue resolution.
Global reach
Colocation enables rapid expansion into new geographic markets without the lead time required for building new facilities.
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How to evaluate colocation
1
Uptime guarantee
Evaluate the provider's ability to guarantee uptime through redundant power, cooling, and network infrastructure. Look for providers offering "Five Nines" (99.999%) uptime.
2
Power density
Assess the provider's ability to support current and future power density requirements. Ensure the facility can accommodate high-density racks needed for AI workloads.
3
Security measures
Verify the provider has robust physical security measures, including biometric access control, 24/7 surveillance, and on-site security personnel.
4
Financial stability
Ensure the provider has the financial resources to complete expansion projects and maintain service levels. Review their financial statements and market position.
Questions to ask suppliers
Use these questions during supplier evaluations to ensure you're choosing the right partner for your needs.
Colocation RFP guide- How does your facility support high-density deployments and liquid cooling?
- What certifications do you hold to ensure compliance with industry regulations?
- What is your typical response time for remote hands requests?
- Can you provide detailed reporting on power usage and environmental impact?