a relatively low-cost alternative.
Colocation providers offer space in secure data centers where companies can install duplicate servers running key applications. They can then connect to the remote site over a leased or Internet connection and use software similar to i365’s to replicate data from onsite servers to the backup servers at the remote colocation site.
In the event of a disaster, they can fairly quickly fail over some or all of their computer operations to the colocation site.
Even very small companies with little or no IT staff can take advantage of this approach by paying the colocation provider for set-up, management and maintenance services, Dines said.
“SMBs, even those on the smaller side, are bringing disaster recovery back in-house – not at as fast a clip as enterprises, but this is still a feasible option for small firms.”
Colocation providers with sites across the country include Savvis, Equinix, CoreSite and Internap Network Services.
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