Colocation Data Center - A Colocation Data Center can come in different levels of quality in infrastructure, a wide range of sizes, power configurations, security systems, backup power options, physical space / building layout and construction, cabinet / rack configurations, cable management systems including raise flooring, air conditioning systems and parking.  Colocation data centers can be classified into three classes: Class A, B and C.  Class C is the most basic colocation center and does not truly classify as one. Half of all small independent colocation data centers fall within this category and often do not carry state of the art features.  Class B has onsite support but only during the day, often charge for IP addresses and cross connects, have redundant air conditioning for the facility but not for each suite.  Cass A colocation gives you the most premium services.  It includes a fully trained and certified staff, premium on site colocation services included free of charge, UPS, 24 hour access, locking cabinets, and much much more.

Data Center Web Sites:
Colocation Co:  New Internet Data Center News - Read the latest news about new data centers being built, colocation provider and Internet Backbone expansion.

Colocation Provider Internet Data Center List - Find a list of colocation provider Internet data centers.  The colocation service provider directory is a is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to serving the high tech, non-profit, for-profit, and education community that provides a growing resource of colocation service providers. 

Colocation Hosting Org:  Colocation Data Center - A colocation data center comes in different levels of quality in infrastructure, power configurations, sizes and many other features.  Data centers also may have 1, 2 or 3 different network providers being utilized by the facility.  The cost of a  complete data center can range from a few hundred thousand to upwards of $150 million.

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Internet & Colocation Services -
Read about Internet services including server hosting and dedicated servers in a data center or colocation facility providing Internet bandwidth to your office, such as an OC3 or T3 Internet connection.