Colocation advisory services

 

We provide expert guidance to organizations looking to house their IT infrastructure in third-party data centers, known as colocation facilities. Helping businesses navigate the complexities of choosing, implementing, and managing colocation solutions, ensuring that their needs for space, power, cooling, connectivity, and security are met effectively.

Key Areas:

Needs Assessment and Strategy Development:

Our team will work with your organization to assess their current and future IT infrastructure needs, including space, power, and cooling requirements. We then help develop a colocation strategy aligned with your organization’s business goals, ensuring that the chosen solution supports scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
 

Data Center Selection:

We assist in selecting the most suitable colocation facility based on factors like location, capacity, reliability, connectivity options, and compliance standards.
Ensuring to consider the geographical proximity to your organization’s headquarters or key markets, as well as the availability of disaster recovery sites.

Cost Analysis and Optimization:

We work with all viable options to provide a detailed analysis of colocation costs, including space rental, power usage, cooling, and connectivity. Helping organizations compare different colocation providers and pricing models, identifying opportunities for cost savings and ensuring value for money is all core to our business.

Risk Management and Compliance:

Advisors evaluate the security measures and compliance certifications of potential colocation facilities to ensure they meet industry-specific standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
They also assess the facility’s disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities to mitigate risks related to downtime or data loss.

Connectivity and Network Services:

Advisors help design and implement network connectivity solutions, ensuring reliable and high-speed access to the colocation facility.
They consider options for carrier-neutral facilities, redundancy, and direct connections to cloud service providers (e.g., AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute).

Migration Planning and Execution:

Advisors develop a detailed plan for migrating existing infrastructure to the colocation facility, minimizing downtime and disruption.
This includes coordinating with the colocation provider, managing logistics, and ensuring that all systems are operational post-migration.

Scalability and Future-Proofing:

Advisors ensure that the chosen colocation solution can scale with the organization’s growth, both in terms of physical space and power capacity.
They also consider emerging technologies and trends that might impact future colocation needs.
 

Ongoing Management and Monitoring:

Advisors may offer ongoing management services, including remote hands support, monitoring, and maintenance of the colocated infrastructure.
They ensure that the infrastructure remains optimized, secure, and compliant with evolving regulations.
 

Vendor Negotiation and Contract Review:

Advisors assist in negotiating contracts with colocation providers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
They review service level agreements (SLAs) to guarantee that the provider meets performance, uptime, and support commitments.

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency:

Advisors evaluate the energy efficiency of colocation facilities and help organizations select providers with sustainable practices.
They consider the use of renewable energy sources, efficient cooling systems, and green certifications.
 

 

Benefits of Colocation Advisory Services:

Expert Guidance: Access to specialized knowledge in data center selection, infrastructure design, and migration.
Risk Reduction: Minimized risks associated with downtime, data loss, or non-compliance.
Cost Efficiency: Optimized costs through careful selection and negotiation with colocation providers.
Scalability: Assurance that the colocation solution can grow with the organization’s needs.
Compliance: Ensured adherence to industry regulations and standards.
Focus on Core Business: Allows organizations to focus on their core business while experts manage their IT infrastructure.

Who Needs Colocation Advisory Services?

Enterprises with High IT Demands: Large organizations that require significant data center space and resources.

Growing Businesses: Companies that are expanding rapidly and need scalable infrastructure solutions.
 

Startups: Tech startups that want to avoid the capital expenditure associated with building and maintaining their own data centers.
 

Government Agencies: Public sector organizations with stringent security and compliance requirements.
Healthcare and Financial Services: Industries that handle sensitive data and require robust security and compliance measures.

These services are crucial for ensuring that an organization’s colocation strategy is aligned with its overall IT and business objectives.