Data Center Co-location: Managed Services Vendor Selection Criteria

Author(s): Melanie Davy

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.