Choosing a Data Center: Fire Suppression
08 - 26 - 09
A critical component of the space in any data center in fire suppression. To make sure your collocation equipment is safe, take a look at this article: 1102 GRAND
Archive for August, 2009
Choosing a Data Center: Types of Racks and Equipment
08 - 26 - 09
Racking and equipment options can start with the basic two-post racks or four post racks and move to the secure full and partial private cabinets. To see more information on equipment, look here: 1102 GRAND
Choosing a Data Center: Types of Collocation Spaces
08 - 26 - 09
Collocation room needs are different for each company, starting at a few hundred square feet for some to tens of thousands of square feet for others. Plus, some companies may prefer caged space or even private data suites. Not sure what the best fit is for you? Take a look at this article: 1102 GRAND
Choosing a Data Center: What You Need to Know About Space
08 - 26 - 09
The following whitepaper presents an overview on types of collocation spaces: 1102 GRAND
1102 GRAND Reviews Green IT & Announces Best Practices in Choosing a Data Center
08 - 25 - 09
KANSAS CITY, MO–(Marketwire – August 24, 2009) – Data centers across the U.S. are attempting to green their IT operations, and a major Midwest Internet hub and thought leader is reviewing its historic landmark building for opportunities. Data center and Internet hub 1102 GRAND is reviewing green IT solutions for their building, which is not likely to be considered truly green without LEED certification, an unlikely option for a historic landmark.
Download the whitepaper on Selecting a Data Center: Space Series Part 1
Read the full press release at Marketwire.
Collocation is not a commodity
08 - 10 - 09
It’s no secret the economy has been tough recently and cost cutting is a natural, knee-jerk reaction during periods of economic contraction. Regardless of the industry, cutting costs can be a potentially dangerous situation if not carefully analyzed and executed. This holds true when it comes to your data management.
Think of it this way: If you change widget suppliers to reduce overhead, quality may suffer leading to increased customer returns, decreased customer satisfaction or worse yet, losing the customer and their future sales altogether. The same is true when it comes to collocation. It is imperative to remember that collocation is not a commodity, contrary to what a real estate broker representing a large tier 1 carrier recently tried unsuccessfully to convince me.
When searching for your next collocation facility, pay heed to some old adages and clichés such as “you get what you pay for” and “if it is too good to be true, it probably is.” The bottom line is that there are real costs that facility providers have to pay whether it is the cost of cabinets, cooling units, or electricity. They can only lower their price to a certain level before it becomes unprofitable. Then they either price themselves out of business or find things to cut corners on like preventative maintenance in order to stay afloat.
Choosing a Data Center: Types of Racks and Equipment
08 - 26 - 09
Racking and equipment options can start with the basic two-post racks or four post racks and move to the secure full and partial private cabinets. To see more information on equipment, look here: 1102 GRAND
Choosing a Data Center: Types of Collocation Spaces
08 - 26 - 09
Collocation room needs are different for each company, starting at a few hundred square feet for some to tens of thousands of square feet for others. Plus, some companies may prefer caged space or even private data suites. Not sure what the best fit is for you? Take a look at this article: 1102 GRAND
Choosing a Data Center: What You Need to Know About Space
08 - 26 - 09
The following whitepaper presents an overview on types of collocation spaces: 1102 GRAND
1102 GRAND Reviews Green IT & Announces Best Practices in Choosing a Data Center
08 - 25 - 09
KANSAS CITY, MO–(Marketwire – August 24, 2009) – Data centers across the U.S. are attempting to green their IT operations, and a major Midwest Internet hub and thought leader is reviewing its historic landmark building for opportunities. Data center and Internet hub 1102 GRAND is reviewing green IT solutions for their building, which is not likely to be considered truly green without LEED certification, an unlikely option for a historic landmark.
Download the whitepaper on Selecting a Data Center: Space Series Part 1
Read the full press release at Marketwire.
Collocation is not a commodity
08 - 10 - 09
It’s no secret the economy has been tough recently and cost cutting is a natural, knee-jerk reaction during periods of economic contraction. Regardless of the industry, cutting costs can be a potentially dangerous situation if not carefully analyzed and executed. This holds true when it comes to your data management.
Think of it this way: If you change widget suppliers to reduce overhead, quality may suffer leading to increased customer returns, decreased customer satisfaction or worse yet, losing the customer and their future sales altogether. The same is true when it comes to collocation. It is imperative to remember that collocation is not a commodity, contrary to what a real estate broker representing a large tier 1 carrier recently tried unsuccessfully to convince me.
When searching for your next collocation facility, pay heed to some old adages and clichés such as “you get what you pay for” and “if it is too good to be true, it probably is.” The bottom line is that there are real costs that facility providers have to pay whether it is the cost of cabinets, cooling units, or electricity. They can only lower their price to a certain level before it becomes unprofitable. Then they either price themselves out of business or find things to cut corners on like preventative maintenance in order to stay afloat.
