Features

Features

Colocation, hosting and outsourcing management

• Future data center trends hinge on the edge, cloud and staffing

  Edge computing, colocation, cloud and IT staffing issues lead the way as industry analysts make their predictions for the future of data centers into 2018 and beyond.  Continue Reading

• Colocation price comparison tools aim to ease IT research

  New procurement services, such as Inflect and UpStack, offer a central location to compare prices, services and features from colo companies for easier buying decisions.  Continue Reading

• Secure a colocation agreement you can live with

  To land a colocation deal that you'll be happy with, know what a good SLA covers -- and what it doesn't -- and how to negotiate one for your business.  Continue Reading

• Words to go: Data center colocation services

  Don't jump feet first into the colocation pool. First, make sure you understand the different options for colocation services and agreements, using these key terms below.  Continue Reading

• In a colocation provider, look for security, a solid SLA

  As colocation providers expand their services, look for companies that offer features you need not just for today, but years down the road. Then, get ready for the big move.  Continue Reading

• Six steps to better data center skills

  Head into 2016 with a positive outlook, a plan for new projects, and a well-rounded set of data center skills.  Continue Reading

• Words to go: Colocation options

  If you're deciding between cloud, colo or managed services options, study this reference sheet of terms to know before migrating workloads.  Continue Reading

• Colo in the age of cloud

  Colocation and managed services serve as a transitional space for production workloads that don't fit in the cloud or in a legacy data center.  Continue Reading

• What NFV vendors are currently on the market?

  Many data centers are on the path to NFV. How are the NFV standards and vendor offerings guiding -- or challenging -- implementation?  Continue Reading

• Business application hosting on-premises vs. cloud options

  Is it better to look for a SaaS version of an app, put it in your own data center on existing equipment, or host it at a cloud provider for a mix of flexible scaling and IT ownership?  Continue Reading

• Red Hat open source innovation reactions abound from the Twitterati

  It was all about openness at the Red Hat Summit 2014. From OpenShift to OpenStack to open source innovations, Red Hat was buzzing about the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Can an eco-friendly colo data center really save you some green?

  Many companies want greener IT operations, whether to save money or help the environment. But where do colo data centers fit in?  Continue Reading

• Curbing colocation costs

  With a little forethought, planning and savvy infrastructure decisions, organizations can keep colocation costs as low as possible.  Continue Reading

• What colocation customers should know about data center tiers

  Colo providers use data center tiers as a quick, recognizable way to market their facilities' reliability and uptime, but that isn't the whole story.  Continue Reading

• Is colocation pricing set in stone?

  Colocation pricing yields a lot more to customer demands than you might expect, so don't choose a provider purely on price: Negotiate.  Continue Reading