Because the US co-location/managed services market is highly commoditized, customers may have trouble differentiating the most appropriate vendor for their needs. Vendors actively attempt to set their services apart from others, when in reality, the differences are quite minimal.

Use this research to:

• Understand the US co-location/managed services market.
• Evaluate US 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 US co-location/managed services market, attention should be paid to vendor engagement practices, total solution costs, geographic separation, and the spectrum of services that a vendor offers.