Choosing a colocation provider is a decision wrought with considerations. Last week we discussed three things to consider when making this decision. This week we’re augmenting that list with three more considerations to pay attention to when deciding what colocation provider to work with. Security and Compliance When it comes to choosing a colocation provider, […]

Colocation providers may seem like they’re quickly becoming a commodity business but what may seem like small difference can actually have a major impact on the performance of that colocation provider’s ability to provide effective service to your business. By now there’s no question that all aspects of your infrastructure need to be carefully scrutinized […]

Every data center is unique and, regardless of similarities, needs to be treated as such. While looking at Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions to implement into your data center, data center managers will be looking at very different solutions depending on the needs of their particular data center. Before deciding on a DCIM solution, […]

A data center assessment can be done for different reasons ultimately leading to a stronger performing data center. As we’ve discussed in other articles, data center assessments are critical to cut costs of operating a data center, as well as increasing the efficiency of operating  and should be done fairly regularly in the course of […]

Every year, more than $400 billion is lost around the world as a result of lapses in data center security. These breaches and various cyber crimes don’t seem to be getting any better – much the opposite, they’re getting worse. We live in a world that’s becoming more and more connected and as a result, […]