If you’re an organization based in the Midwest and/or doing business in the region, access to a robust, secure network — and various connectivity services — is critical. After all, that access will enable your company to leverage digital transformation and remain competitive in a fast-changing business climate. Connect [...]
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Back in 2019, Gartner predicted that by 2025, 80% of enterprises would shut down their traditional data centers — and that 10% already had. It’s now 2024. If you’re still running your own data center, is it time to consider an alternative like colocation, the cloud, or a hybrid solution? Reasons to Ditch Your [...]
Read MoreFrom the Internet of Things (IoT) to artificial intelligence, advanced technologies are changing business and driving digital transformation across almost every industry. But they’re doing it alone. These technologies require fast, secure, always-on access to and between data centers, cloud providers, content [...]
Read MoreA disaster recovery (DR) plan can no longer be considered a “nice-to-have” business strategy — not that it ever should have been. It’s a must-have. Fortunately, there are numerous DR options available. An important one to consider: colocation. Data at Risk Before delving into how colocation can help with DR, it’s [...]
Read MoreWe can't say this enough when it comes to colocation — and data centers in general. Location matters. And if that data center location is in the Midwest, all the better. Sure. With all the advanced networking services and technologies available, even the most tech-dependent businesses and their employees can operate from [...]
Read MoreThe cloud isn’t always the right IT environment. Sometimes, an on-premise data center or colocation facility may be appropriate. But which one is the best option? If the Cloud Isn’t Right, Is On-Premise Data Center or Colocation? Despite the popularity of the cloud, on-premise data centers and colocation remain viable IT [...]
Read MoreData centers are used to house and run IT operations worldwide. These facilities are typically large and require a lot of energy, and with sustainability concerns on the rise, data centers have been in the spotlight regarding their environmental impacts.
Read MoreSustainability is a principal concern for many businesses. Although data centers are a cost-effective and convenient option, they use massive amounts of power and cooling to run. With more organizations taking sustainability seriously, colocation providers are frequently asked about energy efficiency.
Read MoreEven though companies are flocking to the cloud, colocation remains a viable — even preferred — option for many companies. These 10 benefits of colocation help explain why. 10 Benefits of Colocation Organizations are always looking for ways to cut unnecessary costs and optimize their resources and operations — all [...]
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