The European market is made up of a few large players, including major European telcos and North American vendors that have expanded into the market in recent years in order to cater to global organizations. North American and European organizations looking to find a co-location/managed services provider in Europe can use this to:

• Understand the European co-location/managed services market.
• Evaluate European vendors to create a shortlist for the organization’s needs.
• Assess vendor offerings to ensure the vendor is the right fit for the organization for current and future requirements.

In the European co-location/managed services market, attention should be paid to vendor engagement practices, total solution costs, geographic separation, green technology, and the spectrum of services a vendor offers.