Costs, operational issues, and security factors are the main considerations a Manager has before deciding whether to build an on-premise data center or use colocation services. How do experienced Managers reach the right decision? What questions do they ask themselves? Here is a short list:

- Does the organization have the experience to properly operate a data center?

- Is this the first time the organization plan to build a data center site?

- Is it certain that the systems and the overall performance will meet the business objectives?

- Is the facility versatile enough to scale in time as the organization’s needs and objectives will also scale?

- Is the time completion plan of the project reasonable in order to become an actual tool for reaching business objectives?

- If mistakes are made while building the facility, will the company afford them?

- Are the company premises safe and secure enough for the data center to be deployed and protected against all possible dangers (mainly natural disasters, digital disasters, human mistakes).

- Are connections and networks in the area and the building able to support the data center?

Last but not least, does the organization have the required budget not only to build the facility but also to maintain, operate, and scale when needed?

If any of the above are not met, then Managers should consider Colocation as the ideal solution.

In reality, colocation has numerous benefits comparing to building and owning an on-premise data center.

To discover these benefits, simply answer “Yes” to the above questions and then contact our team via this form to find out how you can help your business advance in the digital spectrum.