Enterprises investigating co-location should evaluate managed services in addition to basic services, even if managed services are not desired or needed at present. Why? Switching between co-location providers is costly. Advanced capabilities need to be anticipated before engaging in any co-location services.
This research notes presents:
- An explanation of suggested managed services vendor criteria.
- Examples of managed services vendor criteria.
- Recommendations for moving forward with managed services co-location vendors.
Determine selection criteria for managed services before approaching a co-location vendor for the enterprise.