Colocation Solutions

Colocation solutions are sought by many businesses that need a faster, more secure connection to potential customers through their websites without having to go to the expense of purchasing the equipment needed. Companies offering this service actually rent the equipment to customers, provide a temperature-controlled environment and a security package that helps businesses make the most of their Internet connections. The charges for this kind of service begin around $100.00 a month, and more expensive services are also available.

For a company that expects to grow, the move to faster bandwidth connection to the Internet is a must, and colocation solutions provide the means to that end. Dedicated server hosting is another service provided by these companies. They will custom build and maintain servers specifically designed for the client's business. The day-to-day management and maintenance of the hardware and operating system is part of their package, and these companies for customer service needs promise a rapid response as well. Accidents can happen with any equipment (anyone can be struck by lightning), so one of the important features the client should specifically inquire about is how rapidly the company will respond to an emergency situation. Here is where it might be important to find a company within your own community or nearby.

Security for both colocation solutions and dedicated hosting solutions is of primary importance for businessmen, particularly if they are manufacturing their own products (as opposed to being a vendor). Company secrets must be protected with the highest grade security available, and should have constant monitoring. The businessman looking into the services offered by one of the many companies offering colocation and dedicated hosting needs to pay special attention to this feature.

Another feature the average businessman will be looking for in the companies he is considering to handle his colocation solutions and/or dedicated hosting solutions is the ability of the equipment to evolve with the emergence of new technology. Computer and Internet technology is changing at a very fast clip, and businesses must be prepared to advance or get left behind. If the company being considered is not ready for such changes, it will be to the consumer's advantage to continue the search process until he finds a company that can provide the growth capability. Few businesses expect to be doing the same amount of business from year to year. Stagnation is not the way for a business to remain viable. Scripture warns us not to be lukewarm in our faith, "So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth" (Revelation 3:16), and it is equally important for the business owner to remain passionate about his business and its progress.

Does the solutions company the business owner is considering offer protection against power failure, fire, and intrusion? It should, and this is another important point to get clarified before actually contracting for the dedicated hosting solutions or colocation solutions. Supposing that good systems are in place, and something happens in spite of best intentions. Are technicians available twenty-four hours a day every day of the year? Speed and quality of service could make the difference between small losses and huge losses in the business' revenues. If acquiring these solutions seems complicated, it is. However, most of the companies listed on the Internet as providers have their services spelled out clearly and in a format that can be printed, so that potential customers can see what their qualifications are. In addition, most have a toll-free number to call and talk to a sales person about any questions that might linger after reading what the company has on its website.

One other feature of most of the companies offering the means for colocation and dedicated hosting have in common is the fact that they are prepaid services. They don't hook a client up and ask for payment, but require payment first. This may not be a particularly important part of the package for most business owners, but it is worth noting so that it doesn't come as a surprise. It will also be noted that some companies offering dedicated hosting solutions are really effusive in their claims. They use terms like outstanding, vigilant, exceptionally well trained, dedicated, and technically proficient in their descriptions of employees who will be taking care of your business. While these may or may not be accurate descriptions, any client wants to hear that the company he is engaging is making an effort to give him outstanding service. Sometimes one can only ascertain the level of service after the fact, but there are means of getting a reasonably good idea of the company's reliability. Some offer a list of their clients online, so calling one or two of them would be a good start. Of course, if there is someone personally known to the business owner who is using the company under consideration, that kind of recommendation is the best.

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