When To Switch Data Center Provider?

Everyone knows that a data center provider is dealing with data. But what a provider actually does to improve efficiency, end-user experience, and security for businesses is somewhat less obvious at first glance. Nevertheless, data center providers maintain the complex IT infrastructure and management necessary to store impressive volumes of data and make it available […]

How Can Colocation Save Your Business Money?

Colocation data centers, often called “colo” centers, are third-party facilities that provide businesses with physical space to house their servers, networking equipment, and other computing infrastructure. Unlike traditional on-premises data centers, where companies invest heavily in building and maintaining their facilities, colocation centers offer shared infrastructure, economies of scale, and advanced management services. In today’s […]

Key Data Center Physical Security Measures

What comes to your mind when you think about data center physical security? Cyberattacks? Data storage? Maybe business uptime? Sure, data center physical security plays a crucial role in all of the above, but that’s not all there is to these facilities. Besides helping businesses store and transfer information safely, data centers must ensure their […]

Should You Build Your Own In-House SOC?

Should you buy or partner with a SOC to meet growing cybersecurity demands? Or should you build your own Security Operations Center (SOC)? The purpose of the security operations center (SOC) is to constantly monitor, prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats 24/7. Therefore, security operations centers have become an essential element of threat […]

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 […]

Are You Using the Right Data Storage Solutions for Your Business?

Data is one of the most essential assets for modern-day businesses, and it is increasingly important to manage your data properly. With such a large base of consumers, companies rely heavily on their data storage methods to ensure business continuity and scale their business. Because data is so important, finding the best data storage methods […]

Managed Security Service Provider vs. In-House SOC

What is a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)? An MSSP is a third-party company responsible for providing security for the outsourcing organization’s systems and networks. Their services operate 24/7 and have the responsibility to protect their servers and data against cyberattacks. A few accurate operations are anti-virus vulnerability and configuration testing, managing firewall, or the […]

Colocation Data Center Physical Security as a Fundamental Service During COVID-19

With the ongoing pandemic, many companies had to change the way they do business. Some industries are affected more than others, but overall any service provider must find a safe way to continue their work while keeping human interactions minimum. Companies need to rethink their work environment, operations, and the nature of their internal control […]

Data Center Tier Levels Explained

The need for a globally recognized set of Tier Performance Standards became unavoidable in the mid-1990s. The data center industry grew at an unprecedented rate as the number of businesses with significant Internet needs to be skyrocketed. In response to this critical need, the Uptime Institute developed a Tier Classification and Certification System for data […]

Volico Data Centers Completed its 2019 SOC 2 Type 2 Audit for Its Data Center Portfolio

Volico Data Centers is proud to announce the completion of the SOC 2 Type II audit for 2019. A-LIGN, an independent accounting, and auditing firm performed the audits and confirmed Volico’s compliance with these industry standards. The compliance reports assure that Volico Data Centers’ services are suitable for businesses and applications that require high security, […]