Should Healthcare Organizations Continue to Maintain On-Premises Data Centers?
On-premises data centers still handle plenty of that workload, but they come with real tradeoffs. Healthcare facilities haven’t always been fans of cloud computing. Not too long ago, the prevailing opinion was that the cloud wasn’t secure enough for healthcare data, and it was safer to store it on-site – On-Premises Data Centers. Fast forward, […]
Why Should You Take Our New Miami Data Center Virtual Tour
Our all-new Miami Fort Lauderdale data center is now complete. And, we’re inviting you to take a 360° virtual tour! The tour is part of Volico’s provisioning process, allowing our customers and prospects to see where their IT infrastructure will live while confirming the security and reliability of our data center. So, What is a […]
How The Big Tech Outages Shows The Need For Carrier-Neutral Colocation Data Centers
Cloud outages like that one show how much damage a single point of failure can cause. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud outage was disastrous. The December 7th, 2021 outage lasted a whopping 7 hours, bringing applications that run on the AWS platform to a grinding halt. One would expect that Amazon would implement solid […]
What is Edge Colocation, and How it Can Help Grow Your Business
Edge colocation solves a specific problem: your business needs a data center presence in a market too small for a major facility. Picture this. You want to relocate your business or open a new branch in a new area. One of the things you’re looking for in the new location is a data center. The problem is, […]
Data Center Colocation Pricing Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Colocation Pricing – An Overview Colocation pricing is usually charged monthly or yearly and is defined by several factors, including power consumption, internet connectivity usage, and the rack space you use. If your company is looking to rent data center space, colocation may be the right choice. Many companies don’t want the hassle of constantly […]
What Is Data Center Interconnection, And Why Is It So Important?
When you first hear the term Data Center Interconnection, connectivity is probably the first thing that goes through your mind. The simplest explanation for the term is just that. It allows interconnection among data centers. Connectivity is vital in today’s world, and without connectivity, we would hardly have the simplicity of the modern world. Just […]
How Much Data Center Colocation Space Do You Really Need
Renting the right amount of colocation space is a balancing act: too little and you outgrow it in a year, too much and you’re paying for empty rack units. While there are several different options available when it comes to data management solutions for your business, colocation is one of the most popular among small- […]
Why Choose Volico for Miami Colocation Data Center?
A Miami colocation data center puts your infrastructure within reach of Latin America’s biggest subsea cable landings, which is exactly why so many South Florida companies colocate here instead of building their own. In the digital age, data and the ability to store, process, and quickly retrieve it are commodities. Time is money, and the […]
What’s The Difference Between Data Center Redundancy 2N vs. N+1
Data center redundancy is what keeps a facility online when hardware fails, and the level you choose (N+1, 2N, or 2N+1) determines how much protection you’re paying for. Since the dawn of the modern computer age, data centers have been the foundation for building our computing facilities and networking equipment. Data centers are responsible for […]
What Are The Major Differences Between Data Center Tiers?
Are you choosing a suitable data center for your business? When making a decision, the tiers’ concept becomes essential because it affects performance and can be a crucial factor in determining how efficient a business is and how reliably it can deliver the goods and/or services they provide. In essence, data center tiers differentiate between […]