Managed Colocation Versus Traditional Colocation

There is no colo offering that promises and delivers what Managed Colocation does. Sure, a few top tier colo providers offer some of the services for an additional fee but they cannot match the expertise, around-the-clock support and industry-leading SLAs that come standard with Rackspace Managed Colocation.

The fact that Managed Colocation doesn't require the massive upfront capital outlay for hardware makes it all the more appealing.

A Quick Comparison to Highlight the More Obvious Advantages

What Your Solution Delivers	Traditional Tier-1 Colocation	Rackspace Managed Colocation
Comprehensive solution that manages your devices, the network and data center	NO	YES
World-class data centers that are highly redundant, scalable and secure	YES	YES
Access to data centers restricted to data center personnel only	NO	YES
Redundant worldwide network utilizing 5+ Tier-1 providers and high bandwidth only	NO	YES
Dedicated Support Team available 24x7x365 supporting you and your infrastructure	NO	YES
Dedicated Network Architect and Deployment Engineer for planning and managing your growth	NO	YES
No hidden nickel-and-dime charges for cross connects and overages	NO	YES
Hardware-as-a-service approach meaning no large capital investment for components	NO	YES
Management of the entire hardware lifecycle from vendor negotiations to disposal	NO	YES
Remote access to administer and control your hardware and OS	YES	YES
24x7x365 on-site remote hands providing expert support when you need it	NO	YES
100% Network Uptime Guarantee for your footprint	NO	YES
100% Critical Infrastructure Guarantee	NO	YES
1-hour Hardware Replacement Guarantee	NO	YES
Professional Services providing additional expertise for your environment, just in case you need it	NO	YES
The Fanatical Support Promise® committed to delivering no-excuses, no-exceptions support	NO	YES

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