Colocation (or "colo" for short) refers to the practice of housing privately-owned servers and other computing equipment in a data center or other facility that provides shared space, power, and connectivity services.
In the UK, there are numerous colocation providers that offer a range of services to businesses and organizations of all sizes. Some of the most popular colocation providers in the UK include:
Equinix: Equinix operates a global network of data centers, including several facilities in the UK. Its UK locations include facilities in London, Manchester, and Slough.
Digital Realty: Digital Realty is another global colocation provider with multiple data centers in the UK, including locations in London, Manchester, and Crawley.
Telehouse: Telehouse is a UK-based colocation provider with data centers in London, Docklands, and the South East.
Interxion: Interxion has several data centers in the UK, including facilities in London, Manchester, and Dublin.
NTT Communications: NTT Communications operates several data centers in the UK, including locations in London, Slough, and Hemel Hempstead.
These providers offer a range of services, including power and cooling, network connectivity, security, and remote hands support. The cost of colocation services can vary depending on the location, facility, and services required.
