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can vary from a base level to managed colocation – each with their own benefits and use cases .
Standard colocation options at iomart gives businesses access to several standard 42U dual-powered cabinets or vendor cabinets , with full network connectivity and internet connectivity . However , standard colocation options mean the level of service provision is limited to the physical infrastructure i . e . power and cooling .
Managed colocation , on the hand , is fully managed and cared for by service provider teams . That includes monitoring , analysis , hardware replacement , or any other infrastructure service that a business ’ needs . A company will still have manual access to their cabinets when needed , but this option enables customers to leave the heavy lifting to their colocation service provider and provide piece of mind at an infrastructure level .
Elsewhere , high-density colocation is designed for businesses that use power-hungry equipment and want a single footprint . This is the fastest growing use case we receive at iomart as the growth in AI applications needs power hungry infrastructure .
High-security colocation is the best option for organisations with specific compliance or security requirements . Businesses will ordinarily get access to caged enclosures with as many cabinets as they require .
Security benefits is one of the biggest draws for companies seeking colocation options . Physical security in a colocation data centre is key and will typically involve constant 24 / 7 surveillance , fire detection and suppression systems . Most providers will also provide 24 / 7 onthe-ground security presence too . This means that hardware is protected and able to run continuously .
What next for colocation
Alongside security , which has become a major focal point for colocation providers , other trends continue to emerge as the sector grows .
Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) technologies are completely altering the colocation market – both from a customer perspective as well as the data centre operators themselves .
It ’ s estimated 35 % of global companies are using AI in some way . The computational power needed to run AI applications is vast and is adding
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