WHY SHOULD A SMALL-TO-MEDIUM BUSINESS CONSIDER COLOCATION?

Nick Langerock Midco Business Solutions Senior Product Manager

With the ever-increasing need to store, maintain and backup critical customer data and core applications, small-to-medium sized businesses like yours need to keep up – not fall behind. Oftentimes, however, most businesses don’t have the time, expertise or budget to build and maintain facilities that will keep their IT equipment protected and running at peak performance.

That’s why data centers exist. Now your business can choose colocation, where you can outsource your technical equipment storage needs to a third-party data center provider. Data centers will keep your equipment maintained and secure – and a team of data center experts will monitor performance levels and perform reboots as needed.

While the benefits of colocation are endless, here are just a few reasons why your business should make colocation a key part of your IT infrastructure.

Reliable Internet Access

A slow connection is not only inconvenient, but it might also be costing you money. After all, in today’s world, downtime isn’t an option. A single, unplanned outage can cost a business roughly $9,000 per minute – maybe more if your business thrives on online sales.1 With backup systems in place to handle outages, your business never loses out on revenue due to an unreliable connection.

Decreased Facility And Equipment Costs

Businesses that choose colocation also benefit from lower facility costs – and longer-lasting equipment. Power, cooling, security and sta ng can come at a high cost, but with outsourcing options available, your business doesn’t have to make that investment. Plus, colocation provides easy access to more network options and is a scalable solution that allows you to increase your equipment space as your business grows.

Improved Security

Can you guarantee your employees and customers their information is safe? A 2017 study from the Pew Research Center reported that 49% of Americans feel their personal information is less secure than it was five years ago.2 Monitored around the clock and protected by layers of security, your information is safe and sound when outsourced to a data center. Your business will have peace of mind – and so will your customers.

Make Midco Your Data Partner

Time to work smarter – not harder. Whether you’re reading this as a business owner or an IT professional, your small or medium-sized business deserves to have one less worry. Midco data centers take the stress out of data management. Our two data centers in North Dakota are strategically distanced apart – one in Fargo and the other in Grand Forks – giving your business an optimal solution to mitigate risk. Plus, our team has a combined five decades of experience in managing data center infastructures – not including our experience engineering and managing our own network gear and data.

Learn More

Is now the right time for your business to outsource? Visit Midco.com/InsightCenter for a white paper to help you weigh your options.