Looking to build or upgrade your own in-house data center? Perhaps it is time to optimize your existing, energy-hungry facility? First, you need to find the right data center consulting firm.  

Now you are probable wondering: "What experience should my consultants have? Are certifications useful? How much will the consultants cost me?". Here is a list of key things you need to consider prior to choosing the right company to help you with your data center.   

Vote for experience and expertise 

A data center consulting firm with significant experience will employ many helpful strategies to save you time and money. Also, the experienced ones tend to be very effective troubleshooters. This is a skill you will greatly appreciate in the process as it will enable you to avoid unforeseen expenses and make setup mistakes. 

It goes without saying that the area of expertise of the consultants is also of great importance. You will need to explore their past projects, identify technologies, evaluate methodologies, and seek for similarities, before bringing them on board or before deciding to collocate.  

Check their credentials

Certified and accredited consulting companies, such as Lamda Hellix, will make you feel at ease when things get tough during your project. Of course, this is not only about the level of professionalism you will enjoy while working with people at this level. As you know, it is strongly related with the technologies you will be employing, and the level of resilience available at your hands.  

Find the right price 

While searching for the right data center consultants, make sure your budget matches the market’s requirements. You do not need a service that comes “cheap”, and yet, you don’t need a service that will destroy your financials.  

What you should have is awareness of what the market expects from you in terms of budget and then match your budget with requirements like the ones we mentioned (skills, experience, certifications etc.).  

Always keep in mind that the cost you should expect to pay will strongly depend on the implementation. It is all a matter of “depth and detail” of the project and it all depends on how well your initial plan will be crafted and agreed with the consultants.   

Beyond all initial expectations, your project may require additional services, such as development of business cases, migration needs and operational transitions. It is highly recommended that your consulting firm is able to identify and offer you all additional services your project may need.   At Lamda Hellix we are proud to offer a holistic data center consulting approach. Our verticals include planning, designing, and implementing data center programs led by experienced and accredited consultants with a unified approach on crucial fields such as strategy, operations, risk management, and facilities management.  

Discover more about our data center consulting services here.