2. PAETEC’s Data Center Colocation provides a secure, protected, and environmentally controlled facility to place critical database and server operating applications. What is Data Center Colocation?
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5. Who are Your Colocation Providers? Data Center Ecosystem Providers: Who is Responsible for What Application Support IT Equipment & Configuration Equipment Cages, Cabinets Network Interconnect Utility Distribution Equipment Physical Security Access to Network Access to Utilities Physical Building Real Estate Developer Colocation / Interconnect Service Provider Enterprise Source: Stratecast
6. What Influences Customers Decisions? Not a Factor at All Only Slightly a Factor A Factor Somewhat a Factor Major Factor Q: What factors influenced your decision to consider using an IT outsourcing vendor to completely outsource one or more data center functions? (Only asked of those who are at least exploring this tactic) 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Access to Expertise Need for 24 x 7 Coverage Improve Service Levels Ease Staffing Challenges Lower Overall Cost Regulatory Requirements Predictability in Expenses Want to Focus on Core Business Mitigate Security Risks Other (please explain) 2010 State of the Data Center Survey – Global: January 2010
An attempted intrusion from outside of the network. Most of the time, this starts with some poking and prodding around publicly facing network elements by the perpetrator.