Why Choose Colocation Over the Cloud?
While cloud hosting offers flexibility and rapid scalability, colocation remains the preferred choice for businesses that need hardware control, cost predictability, and consistent performance. With colocation, you own your servers — we provide the power, cooling, security, and connectivity.
When Colocation Makes More Sense
- Full hardware control – choose your own specs, firmware, and upgrade cycles
- Predictable long-term costs – no surprise bills or usage-based pricing spikes
- Performance consistency – no noisy neighbours or shared virtual resources
- Data sovereignty – physical control over where your data resides
- Compliance – easier to meet ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, or GDPR requirements
- Hybrid-ready – colocated hardware can integrate with public cloud via direct peering
Colocation vs Cloud: Quick Comparison
| Feature | Colocation | Cloud Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware Control | Full ownership | None (provider-owned) |
| Cost Model | Fixed, predictable | Usage-based, variable |
| Performance | Dedicated, consistent | Shared, may vary |
| Compliance | Physical control aids compliance | Dependent on provider’s certifications |
| Scalability | Manual (add hardware) | Instant, elastic |
| Deployment Speed | Slower (hardware lead time) | Fast (minutes) |
Colocation is ideal for high-throughput, latency-sensitive, or regulated workloads — such as financial services, healthcare, or SaaS platforms that require consistent performance and full control.
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