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When It Comes to Colos, Space Is a Commodity

What makes it come at a premium?

May 25, 2021

The ability to access a real-time inventory of every asset in a colo — down to the last spare port — and accurately assess available “stock” is a sales team’s dream.

Your Data Center Connectivity Checklist

Major factors to consider

Ginger Woolridge

April 28, 2021

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Data center vendor competition is heating up, creating an unprecedented level of choice for colocation buyers.

Video | Site Solutions: NextDC

March 23, 2021

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NextDC provides enterprise-class colocation services to local and international organizations. In July 2012, its M1 Melbourne data center — a 15MW hyperscale colocation facility went live.

Site Selection Tool — TeleGeography

February 1, 2021

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The WAN Geography Benchmark tool enables users to identify the most connected data center facilities across the globe to choose local and global hubs based on more than a million data points.

1547 and Harrison Street Acquire Portland Carrier Hotel and Colo

It’s one of the most connected buildings in the U.S.

January 21, 2021

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Hillsboro, located 18 miles to the west of the property and home to Intel, is one of the fastest growing data center submarkets, further fueling growth within Pittock Block.

How To Properly Pick the Place for Your Colo Suite

A well-executed colocation selection and procurement process — Part 2 in a 6-Part series

Kirk Killian

December 15, 2020

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While many facility issues are important in colo selection, enterprises can advance their colocation selection process by narrowing their range of choices geographically.

Thinking Of Going Colo? Top 10 tips to consider

Mike Michalik

October 12, 2020

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There are a number of issues you should examine before making this kind of a decision. Let’s take a look at the top 10.

Top 25 Metros Generate 65% of Worldwide Colocation Revenues

Demand remains strong

September 18, 2020

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Ranked by revenue generated in the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, the top five metros are Washington, Tokyo, London, New York, and Shanghai, which in aggregate account for 27% of the worldwide market.

Digital Realty Adds Colocation Capabilities in Toronto

City emerges as a key strategic tech hub in North America

September 2, 2020

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As more technology and data-centric businesses move or scale in the region, facilities like One Century Place are key to providing customers the flexibility and performance needed to realize their digital ambitions.

Real (Estate) Talk

Data Centers Shined Bright During the Pandemic

Here’s some tips for the future

Sean Brady

August 11, 2020

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Users that have made the decision to go to a third party need to select a colocation operator that offers remote hands, managed services, in-house cloud services that are connected to a telco hotel, POP access to major cloud providers, and Megaport or similar services.