Why Should I Outsource my In-House Data Center?

As companies grow and their needs change, they need to be sure that they are allocating the proper amount of time and resources in the management of their servers. It is not uncommon for an organization to expand rapidly only to soon realize that the amount of money they are spending on cooling and electricity for their servers exceeds their budgets. Other technical side effects encountered by rapidly growing companies include: insufficient bandwidth capability in their internal data centers or inadequate security measure to protect sensitive information on their servers. Upon realization that they are overextended on internal IT expenditures, a company may consider outsourcing their datacenter, especially if its maintenance has begun to interfere with the company's core objectives.  

 

                         

 

With 22 data centers nationwide, Colocation America is highly experienced in advising clients on how to transition from in-house server management to an outsourced data center facility. Trained technicians are available around the clock to support clients with setting up of their servers in Colocation America's data center. Support staffs are available 24/7 for any ongoing maintenance - whether it is a quick reboot, remote hands or 4 AM access to the server. Once the servers are up and running, clients of Colocation America find that their IT and electricity costs are much lower, their connectivity is much faster, and they sleep much better at night knowing their servers are running and their data is securely protected.

 

 

Colocation is a service that enables companies and individuals to house their IT infrastructure in a secure and controlled environment outside of their offices. Colocation America's colocation service provides a secure server rack or cage to house a client's server(s) and a solid Tier 1 connection. Among the many colocation options available to clients are:

1U colocation
2U colocation
4U colocation
21U colocation
42U colocation

In addition, Colocation America provides many ISP services to its colocation clients and insures peace of mind with 24/7/365 staffing and access at all its data centers nationwide. 

 

 

Dedicated server hosting is a service for companies and/or individuals looking to lease both server(s) and server space from a data center. The service is often an ideal solution for businesses that want to move an in-house data center to a more secured and controlled environment. Leasing a dedicated server allows a company to enjoy the benefits of a highly sophisticated server without having to make the initial investment of purchasing a new server. The exceptional connectivity of a peered network, 99.9% guaranteed uptime, and meet-me-rooms (MMR) in premier datacenters, such as Colocation America's, are among the additional benefits of outsourcing with a dedicated server plan. A dedicated server hosting plan from Colocation America makes scaling server infrastructure an easy endeavor since clients can upgrade to a more powerful server at anytime. Colocation America's dedicated server hosting plans give businesses complete flexibility to customize the details of its connections and servers, such as choosing a preferred operating system to be pre-installed onto a dedicated server. From Windows dedicated servers to Linux servers and even Mac OSX dedicated servers, Colocation America's trained technicians are able to take care of the server installation and provide ongoing dedicated support. 

 

 

Electricity, cooling, IT personnel, and security costs are all factors that determine the quality of a server's hosting environment. Colocation America's premier data centers provide the ideal environment to keep a server running at optimal level. The cost of supplying power to an in-house data center alone is usually enough to warrant hosting with Colocation America. A server hosting environment consumes a huge amount of power and can drastically raise any company's monthly power bill. Furthermore, the potential revenue loss that a company may experience due to power outages without backup generators or due to natural disasters can be prevented by having a dedicated hosting plan in a data center. 

 

 

- Server monitoring and management tools to optimize performance

- Fire suppression system to prevent damage to server's data in case of fire

- Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and redundant backup generators to keep servers online even through the worst disasters

- Secure caged cabinets with locks

- Biometric scanning to prevent unauthorized access 

- Remote hands and managed server options available

- 24/7/365 on-site security staff that patrols the data center

 

 

 

Colocation America is more than just a colocation provider. We offer a wide array of services that can further benefit any business's server hosting needs such as: 

 

Managed Server - Save on the cost of hiring an IT consultant to manage your dedicated server by having our on-site IT technicians manage, update, and configure your server according to your specifications.

 

Voice over IP (VoIP) Services - Reduce the cost of your business calls with VoIP services from Colocation America. Make international calls at a fraction of the price compared to traditional landline calls. Host video conference calls with partners from across the globe in the comfort of your own office.

 

Bandwidth and IP services -  Invest in reliable internet connection services to improve data transfer performance and lower costs with Colocation America. We work with leading backbone providers to improve data speeds and ensure maximum uptime.