Choosing the right data center provider

Data centers are critical to daily business operations. Almost every process relies on computing power hidden behind the scenes. But companies are spoiled for choice when looking for a suitable data center provider, which raises a couple of questions: What makes a good data center? And what do you need to consider when choosing a data center provider?

Tested quality in IT infrastructure

Existing data center infrastructure plays a major role when deciding on a provider of data center services. Customers rightly expect maximum flexibility, security and efficiency. Like everything else in our digital age, the demands on data centers are constantly rising.

High availability is a key factor when choosing a provider because it ensures that your business will be able to access systems around the clock and work without interruptions. Redundant power supplies and cooling systems—together with 24/7 monitoring of IT infrastructure—ensure the highest level of data center reliability, which can be proven with a relevant tier classification. Among other things, redundantly designed components such as hard disks and CPUs ensure a seamless service. Aside from tier classifications, data center certifications are also a good indicator of the quality of a data center.

Another important thing to consider when choosing the right data center provider is security. From access control to fire protection plans with multiple fire compartments and distributed IT systems to data backup, experienced service providers know how to protect your data from all kinds of uncertainties with a variety of safeguards.

Last but not least, the German Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) has made the energy efficiency of data centers more important than ever. To support their own sustainability efforts, more and more companies are looking at sustainability when choosing their data center provider. For example, you can look at a data center’s PUE value (power usage effectiveness) to help you gauge how efficiently it uses energy. Sustainability reports also provide detailed information on any measures that have been implemented, which helps ensure transparency.

ITENOS is a leading data center provider

ITENOS has been a leading provider of data center services for over 30 years. As an ICT expert, we offer a wide range of services from a single source. With various state-of-the-art and highly secure colocation data centers in Germany, ITENOS provides connectivity, managed services and cloud solutions. Customers also benefit from a 24/7 service desk in Germany. We have also received multiple awards from the renowned ISG analyst firm, which cements our reputation as an experienced colocation provider. What’s more, our current top 25 ranking from research and consulting company Lünendonk & Hossenfelder highlights that ITENOS is one of the leading providers of IT services in Germany in terms of revenue.