Choosing a data centre for a server farm colocation is an important decision, one that should ever be determined simply by cost, no mater what the accounting department says. The data centre reflects either positively or negatively upon a business, depending on what results the end user sees when they access the server.
While affordable colocation services are important, security is even more important. Without a security specialist on staff, few companies can match the security of a good London colocation. London, and the entire UK, is well-known as being at the cutting edge of security services, so a London colocation makes perfect sense.
When inquiring about security measures provided at a data centre, actual entry into the facility should be tightly controlled, as well as internet security. All entrances should be manned and security should be present on the grounds as well. High-tech measures such as biometric scanning are becoming commonplace at data centres as threats increase daily.
If a London colocation centre cannot provide adequate physical protection, then they cannot be trusted to provide internet security either. Both are equally vital. Servers are the heart of hosting companies, and a poorly protected server, whether it be from an internet threat or an actual physical threat, can severely impact the reputation of a website hosting company, or any company choosing colocation.
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