4 Questions To Ask When Choosing a Colocation Provider

4 Questions To Ask When Choosing a Colocation Provider

Choosing a colocation provider is an important business decision requiring tremendous forethought and consideration. You must take into account several critical factors, as the stability and reliability of your IT infrastructure hinge on your ultimate decision....
Hot and Cold Aisle Containment: What You Need to Know

Hot and Cold Aisle Containment: What You Need to Know

Servers generate an incredible amount of heat, which is unfortunate because extended exposure to heat is one of the quickest ways to ruin valuable IT equipment. ASHRAE recommends keeping server rooms between 64.4 and 80.6 degrees F. Although ventilation and...
Cooling Concerns in Data Centers

Cooling Concerns in Data Centers

What are the top cooling concerns for data centers, and how can you resolve air-flow issues? USNet President Dustin McLeod and DP Guardian CEO Jon deRidder explain the primary issues data centers are facing currently and the best strategies for lowering energy costs....
Key Areas in an Infrastructure Assessment

Key Areas in an Infrastructure Assessment

Infrastructure assessments can be tedious and intrusive, but they are critical for a successful data center relocation. USNet President Dustin McLeod reveals the two major considerations when performing an infrastructure assessment. Planning a relocation of your data...
Is Colocation Right for Your Business?

Is Colocation Right for Your Business?

Data centers are expensive to own and run, making a personal center impractical for most businesses. One solution is colocation. A colocation facility provides a shared space for servers and hardware as well as on-site third-party security. This helps overcome the...