colocating
Colocating, in information technology, refers to placing an organization’s hardware in a third‑party facility rather than on premises. The term is associated with colocation services, in which a company rents space, power, cooling, and network connectivity for its servers and storage in a data center operated by a provider. The organization retains ownership of its equipment and is responsible for its software and security, while the provider supplies the physical infrastructure and basic management services.
Colocation facilities offer features such as raised floors, redundant power and cooling, carrier‑grade networks, physical security,
Benefits of colocating include predictable operating expenses, the avoidance of capital expenditure on facilities, scalable space
Risks and considerations include limited control over the data center environment, ongoing facility fees, dependence on