Colocation, hosting and outsourcing management
A colocation (colo) is a data center facility in which a business can rent space for servers and other computing hardware. See complete definition.
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October 08, 2020
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Oct'20
IBM to spin off IT services to focus on hybrid cloud, AI
IBM will spin off its Managed Infrastructure Services unit as a public company to focus on hybrid cloud and AI.
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June 17, 2020
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Jun'20
Flexential launches nationwide backup-as-a-service platform
Seeing an increasing trend of data protection buyers, Flexential has rolled out a new backup-as-a-service offering and introduced a cheaper, 'self-service' tier.
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July 19, 2019
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Jul'19
Microsoft Azure feature targets application latency woes
An additional Microsoft Azure function can place VMs associated with a multi-tier application inside the same cloud data center to reduce latency.
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July 16, 2018
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Jul'18
Rackspace colocation program hosts users' legacy servers
Rackspace now has a managed colocation program that it hopes to upsell its customers with additional services, once their servers are in-house.
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HPC services bring computational power to more organizations
Navigating HPC colocation requires knowledge of power, uptime and security demands. Deploying such services can bring innovative opportunities for organizations. Continue Reading
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Plan a successful migration to HPC colocation
If your organization decides to host its HPC hardware in a colocated data center, ensure a smooth migration with proper location selection, security measures and application testing. Continue Reading
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Key components for negotiating an HPC colocation contract
When it comes to HPC colocation, there are specialized areas to cover in a service-level agreement. Review provider protocols for power, security and network connectivity. Continue Reading
Evaluate Colocation, hosting and outsourcing management Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Tips to get colocation contract renewal right
During your team's colocation contract renewal process, be sure to reevaluate power requirements, spending flexibility and one-time cross-connect fees to gain better services. Continue Reading
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Colocation services provider firms tap partners
Cyxtera, Equinix and Interxion are among the colocation firms forging relationships with partners that can bundle their data center services into digital transformation projects. Continue Reading
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Get the right SLA for enterprise liquid cooling services
If you're interested in data center liquid cooling, investigate the technology types, available service providers and outline an effective agreement for successful system use. Continue Reading
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Managed SAN services aim to ease storage chores
Offloading SAN management to an MSP partner could free IT admins from an infrastructure component that sometimes gets short shrift among other data center priorities. Continue Reading
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Co-location data center market moves closer to the edge
Data center co-location provides companies a way to expand and diversify their infrastructure. The market is growing to increase data distribution and help advance edge use cases. Continue Reading
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How to cultivate the ideal IaaS agreement
As you expand your infrastructure, you might use service providers for certain components. Make sure you get a comprehensive SLA that addresses responsibilities, costs and security. Continue Reading
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How to get out of a bad colocation contract
Renegotiation, legal action and cancellation are all options if your colocation service agreement isn't up to par. But each option requires research to avoid big fees or downtime. Continue Reading
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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
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How an IT business continuity plan differs with colocation vs. cloud
To avoid the disaster recovery safety net, build an IT business continuity plan for your data center. But before you do, weigh the pros and cons of using colocation vs. cloud. Continue Reading