Co-location colocation collocation
Increasingly large computer systems and network equipment are used that need to be housed in specially conditioned computer rooms in order to operate properly. Furthermore the demands towards continuity and safety are getting higher and higher.

As a result of these demands and from the perspective of cost reduction more and more companies and institutions prefer to outsource their systems.

Why is SARA an interesting party for co-location?
The main reasons for co-locating computer systems and network equipment at SARA are:

• save money on data communication connections (extensive hired connections) due to the direct links to backbones
  
• safety of expensive and vulnerable hardware and software due to:
  o 24-hours security
  o fire security
  o powerful air conditioning
  o backup of data and software
  
• high ‘online’ availability due to redundant data connections and an emergency power supply
  
• choice of several network suppliers: Internet Service Providers, carriers and telecom companies with a Point of Presence (PoP) at SARA
  
• dispose of a Point of Presence (PoP) without the necessity of having an office and personnel in Amsterdam.