KC the perfect host

If you think outsourced hosting can change the way you do business and want more information about what type of hosting is right for you, read on for the lowdown on Co-location and Managed Server Hosting.

Co-location

If you host business critical services on your own server hardware but don’t want the trouble and expense of maintaining it in-house, Co-location is the ideal solution for you. You’re hosting provider stores, manages and maintains your servers for you, leaving your IT staff to focus on your business. Co-locating your server is not only cost effective; it brings greater performance and flexibility to your business.

Managed Server Hosting

Managed Server Hosting is ideal if you don’t want to outlay capital to buy your own server hardware. Instead, you rent it from your hosting provider. What’s great about managed server hosting is its flexibility and scalability – when you need more server space or a different operating system your hosting provider provisions this for you.

Save on overhead costs – and become a greener business

Getting rid of the burden of managing your own servers, onsite, will dramatically reduce your operational power costs.  Not only will you save on power used to run your servers, but you’re saving money on the necessary support systems like generator backup, air conditioning and fire and flood alarms.  All of this will significantly reduce your business’ carbon footprint.  It's estimated that virtualising your server will cut energy costs by up to 80%. 

So what are the ‘must-haves’ when it comes to outsourced hosting?

When choosing your hosting provider you need to be certain they can offer the following as standard, whether you’re opting for Co-location or Managed Server hosting.

• Top level data security – including CCTV coverage, security pass entry and lockable racks for server storage
• Accreditation to ISO27001– the international standard for information security management systems
• 24/7 fault reporting and on-site assistance
• Uninterruptible Power Suppler (UPS)

And for Managed Server Hosting you should also expect the following:

• Top specification hardware
• Maximum reliability through a 100% uptime Service Level Agreement
• Automated data back-up to a separate hosting facility so that any localised problems don’t affect your business
• Technical support 24/7, 365 days of the year

You won’t be surprised to hear that KC can offer all of this in East Yorkshire’s only Tier 2 grade Data Centre!

Contact us on 01482 337733 for a free consultation for the ideal Managed Server Hosting or Co-location solution for your business.