Businesses are always presented with two options when deciding where to store their vital resources: in-house data servers and servers maintained and owned by a cloud vendor (more commonly known as ‘the cloud’). But there is a third option which may be a better option for some businesses, called data center colocation.

Data center colocation is basically renting an internet connection and space in a data center for company-owned servers. This allows businesses to have more control over the equipment that hosts their important data assets. This also provides business owners with an ideal hosting environment that is not inside the company’s premises.

Listed below are some more benefits of data center colocation.

Reduced Risk of Downtime

If your data center goes down even for just a few minutes, it can seriously put a massive financial strain on your business. And that’s why data center downtime must be avoided at all costs. Do you have the necessary power source to keep it running even if there is a power failure? With data center colocation, you won’t have to worry about that because they are fully equipped to handle unforeseen situations. However, not all colocation centers provide the same level of service, so you need to choose carefully.

Security

Colocation centers put a lot of thought and effort in the safety of your equipment. That’s why they place it in the most secure environment possible. Building security is a vital feature needed for data centers, especially for businesses that require extra protection for their servers and networking equipment, but lack a secure location in their office. Data center colocation puts a lot of importance on the security of your data, so they have rack cabinets and locks on cages to prevent unauthorized access to your equipment.

Cost-Efficient

Colocation data centers are cost-effective. First, there’s no need to employ additional employees. Second, colocation data centers charge reasonable rates, so you’ll get to save more on electricity and connectivity.

Using a data center colocation doesn’t exempt you from data center services. Colocation or not, LDP Associates, Inc. offers a wide range of data center services perfect for your business.