The modern business environment is highly competitive. Success here depends on business continuity and smooth processing of all core functions. All this in turn depends on the 'automated data handling systems.' This means maintaining the uptime of the servers by carrying out a wide range of activities. For IT companies, this is a job that often comes under the umbrella of their core competencies. Non-IT firms suffer immensely on this front. For them, it makes better sense to outsource their storage and maintenance requirements to companies that can handle them professionally. This is where a service known as server colocation comes into play.
UK Server Colocation: Understanding what it means
Server colocation centres are specialist data centres where the servers owned by other organisations are hosted under the same roof. Each unit is separated from the other and is placed inside secure cabinets with advanced access and security systems and under constant CCTV surveillance. The job of the colocation administrators is to manage all the infrastructure (including power, data access and the aforementioned security services) and ensure their smooth functioning.
UK Server Colocation: Advantages
Here are the various advantages of relocating your company's servers: