Tips to Choosing a COLO Provider

 
With the end of the year quickly approaching, and new technologies coming into your telecommunications market, Colocation may be one that you are considering. With our “Technology of the Month” becoming a growing necessity for many businesses you may be ready to invest. Since you are well versed in what colo is, you may be at the point of your shopping where you are stuck and unsure how to pick your preferred provider. We have created a list of tips for you to learn how to choose your provider and after, make sure to contact us to get quoted with some of the best pricing!

The first thing that you may want to consider is the proximity of your colocation provider. Since colo ultimately puts you in charge of your hardware and software it may be beneficial to be within driving distance from your facility. Although your colo provider offers free “remote hands support” meaning that it will free you from having to go to your data center for any minor tasks that come up.

The next thing that you should consider is the network stability and expendability. A must when you are selecting your carrier is that the facility must have super-fast, scalable connections to the internet. Looking for a colo center with Tier 1 with large Optical Carrier connection is preferred.

Next, you want to find a provider that has a positive reputation. Don’t be afraid to ask for references as well. If they are hesitant to provide those, that may be a red flag. You want to make sure that you choose a facility that has a positive reputation for both the quality of their center and their reliable service. Choosing a center that focuses primarily on colo is also probably your best approach.

Another tip to look for is all-inclusive pricing. To put together your colocation package, try to find out if they offer a la carte pricing; you would actually be surprised to find that many colo centers offer this feature to meet the needs for all of the different businesses in search for different things. A good colo provider should be able to offer you a single price that should meet your bandwidth, cabinet space, power and IP address needs.

For more information or for more tips about choosing a colo provider, contact AeroCom today to speak to your account executive and to find out our promotion on our “Technology of the Month”, Colocation.