Back in September 2011 we reported that Twitter was leasing a big chunk of space in an enormous data center operated by QTS in Atlanta, with the option to expand as it grows. It looks like the micro-blogging service is growing again.
The colocation selection process never really revolves around just one metric. Instead, an organization has to look at various variables which can comprise a solution which will directly fit in with the needs of the business. One of the best ways...
Growing organizations are faced with new challenges around their expansion plans. IT managers have to figure out how to create new efficiencies, and try to expand their environment as efficiently and economically as possible. This is where data...
In selecting the right data center colocation, it is important to consider the visibility and management tools available for the customer. Monitoring power consumption, having a disaster-recovery-ready environment and truly partnering with the...
In selecting the right type of data center colocation, administrators must thoroughly plan out their deployment and strategies. This means involving more than just facilities teams in the planning stages. The process to select a good data center...
ViaWest has earned a Tier IV design certification for its Lone Mountain data center project in Las Vegas. This is notable because it’s the first Tier IV designed colocation facility in North America, according to the Uptime Institute.
There are several decision points which must be made when examining the right colocation datacenter for your organization. In selecting the right facility, the decision-making process should revolve around the following:
ColoAtl is creating a “NAP” in Atlanta with involvement of Georgia Tech and the National Science Foundation. Dubbed the Southeast Network Access Point (SNAP), the exchange point offers neutral internet exchange services for all of those desiring a...
Examining the requirements for the location is vital to the selection of a good colocation data center. Over the past few years, more variables have entered into the decision making process. This article will analyze these variables and recommend...
CoreSite Realty (COR) says it will build a 200,000 square foot greenfield data center at its campus in Reston, Virginia. The project caps a flurry of announcements of new data center builds, which will collectively boost data center construction...