How Colocation Data Centers

Support Business Continuity

and Disaster Recovery
Power and Infrastructure
Remote Hands
Risk Management

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 By partnering with a colocation center,
businesses can keep their costs man-
ageable while benefiting from the latest
innovations in technology.

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Disaster Recovery A strong disaster recovery (DR) plan is like a lifeboat that pre-
serves a business’s key resources to ensure business continuity.
Colocation data centers represent a much more cost-effective
option compared with building a redundant site.

Maintaining a DR strategy is an essential consideration that can

ultimately save a company from going out of business. However,
68% of small businesses don’t have a written DR plan according
to a Nationwide survey. This represents a major risk, as the Feder-
al Emergency Management Agency reported that 40% to 60% of
small businesses never reopen their doors following a disaster.

Partnering with a colocation data center can significantly reduce

the risk of data loss while allowing businesses to retain control of
their DR policy, IT deployment and software

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 Power & Infrastructure
The geographic location of a DR site is fundamental
to the success of a written DR policy. DR sites need
to be located in a separate geographic region from
the business to ensure that a disaster in one area
does not impact both the primary business location
and the DR site.

Using a colocation data center provides the advan-

tage of being able to choose a strategic location.
Businesses can partner with colocation centers that
are positioned near affordable and sustainable
sourc-es of energy. High-quality water and fiber
connec-tions, as well as backup systems, ensure
consistent service and uninterrupted operations.

Maintaining this infrastructure would be costly for

businesses. By partnering with a colocation center,
businesses can keep their costs manageable while
benefiting from the latest innovations in technology.

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Remote Hands
29% of organizations test
their DR plans once per
year, 14% only test every few
years and 23% have never
tested their plan.
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According to a 2018 Spiceworks survey, 29% of organizations test their
DR plans once per year, 14% only test every few years and 23% have
never tested their plan.
Colocation providers with remote hands services can perform hardware
audits and inspections to ensure DR deployments are operating effectively.
In addition, the experts on remote hands teams can respond to emergen-
cies 24/7/365, improving equipment uptime and reducing the overall cost
of infrastructure management. Although there may be a great distance
between the DR site and the primary business, remote hands services
provide real-time support when it is needed.
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 Risk Management
Colocation data centers allow businesses to
maintain control over their resources while
avoiding the upfront costs of building and
maintaining a data center of their own. In fact,
colocation centers can provide a fully func-
tional, professionally managed data center
away from the primary location.

Combined with remote hands services, the

flexibility of a colocation data center enables
providers to keep costs manageable without
sacrificing quality of service. Access to sus-
tainable hydroelectricity keeps costs consis-
tent over the long term, for example. While
solar and wind resources can suffer from
intermittent characteristics, hydro power is
much more resilient.

The COVID-19 pandemic showed that co-

location centers are capable of maintaining
seamless operations when paired with robust
business continuity plans. In fact, essential
staff are prepared to shelter in place at data
centers to ensure continuity of service.

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Conclusion

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Companies of all sizes need a strong DR plan to pro-
tect their business continuity under any circumstances.
Colocation centers are uniquely positioned to offer the
expertise necessary to uphold written DR policies. By
partnering with colocation providers, businesses gain
essential support, such as:

• Strategic geographic positioning.

• Reliable and sustainable power
infrastructure.
• Expert remote hands services.
• No upfront building costs.
• Flexible sizing as DR capacity
needs evolve.

Colocation data centers are the best choice for a DR

site. The world we live in is unpredictable, but with the
right partner, businesses can weather any storm. To
learn more about Sabey’s commitment to the highest
standards of service, connect with our experts today.

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 eBook / 08 27 2020
Learn more about colocation for disaster recovery
by contacting Sabey Data Centers today.

12201 Tukwila Int'l Blvd Tel: 206.281.8700 info@sabeydatacenters.com

Fourth Floor Fax: 206.282.9951 sabeydatacenters.com
Seattle, WA 98168

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