The In’s & Out’s of Colocation and How It Can Benefit Your Business

 
Colocation is a hosting service and option for businesses who desire the feature of a large IT department without all of the costs it comes with. There is a vast selection of options available from simple hosting up to running your own Web servers off of a dedicated Internet connection. Colocation is one of the most common options for businesses.

Colocation is a data center facility in which a business can rent space for their servers and other computing hardware. A colo provides the building, cooling power, bandwidth, and physical security while the customer provides servers and storage. Many colos have also begun to extend their offerings to include managed services that support their customers’ businesses initiatives.

There are several reasons why a business would choose a colo over investing in building their own data center. One of the main drivers of this decision is the capital expenditures associated with the building, maintaining and updating a large computing facility.

For many organizations, colocation is an ideal solution because it offers the customer a secure place to physically house their hardware as opposed to locating it in their own personal office which could risk any damage. Most colocation facilities offer high-security, including cameras and fire detection.

Colocating a server gives a business the greatest flexibility. Businesses have the opportunity of configuring their hardware and the software that goes into it. The hosting company ensures and maintains the connection to the Internet and deals with the environmental details including: uninterruptible power supplies, fire controls, and air conditioning.

For more information regarding colocation, call AeroCom today at (877) 465 – 3505 or visit our website at www.aerocominc.com to stay up-to-date with the latest technology developments!