Las Vegas is a busy city, and it’s no surprise that there are dozens of options for colocation solutions there. However, sifting through all of those different choices can take a long time and requires a lot of research. There’s also the fact that you need to find the right option with the right solutions for your business.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top five Las Vegas colocation providers for disaster recovery purposes. We’ll look at each of these providers in-depth to explain why they ranked on our list.
Switch
Switch is a global company that offers some of the highest rated data centers around the globe. They also offer reasonable prices and many choices for potential customers. The owner of Switch, Rob Roy, has more than 350 patent and patent-pending claims as he works to build a new, cutting-edge data center that is better than the competitors can offer.
The Las Vegas Switch location has an incredible capacity of up to 2.4 million square feet of data space and can provide up to 315 MW of power. Switch offers over a hundred managed and cloud service providers to choose from, as well. The facility is powered by 100% renewable energy and the Switch Connect Carrier base has more than 50 different providers.
This facility is a Tier 5 Platinum, the first of its kind. Some of the impressive security features at Switch include man trap access at every entrance, reinforced steel doors, barbed wire fence, and non-flammable walls. The premises also requires a photo ID badge for entry and access times are kept for 180 days. There are also motion activated surveillance cameras and securable server racks.
ViaWest
ViaWest has not just one Las Vegas facility, and not just two facilities, but three Las Vegas based facilities to choose from. This provider makes a point to be active in the community and has a presence on the board of several societies and organizations. They also support the Three Square food bank and have participated in Movember. In addition, all employees get a paid day each year in which to volunteer anywhere they would like.
You’ll find that ViaWest has an SLA that promises 100% uptime for not just power, but also network services and bandwidth. They also have on-site support courtesy of professional engineers on a 24/7 basis. They carry more than 29 telecommunications carriers, giving customers plenty of options on that front.
As far as disaster recovery goes, ViaWest has a few different options. They have DRaaS which is scalable for any size or type of business. They also offer consulting and planning related to disaster recovery. Finally, they offer solutions for database recovery so you never have to worry about losing important data.
EdgeConneX
The EdgeConneX facility in Las Vegas has been built in a specific location to offer a secure colocation facility for those who want to deliver applications and contents to local consumers. It promises the lowest possible latency possible. They also partner with many cable and network operators nearby and are carrier neutral, so you can choose the providers you prefer while using their services.
The data center has 4,100 square feet of raised floor space for racks, with the facility as a whole offering 30,250 square feet of space. There is also space for customer storage and customer workspaces. Security is composed of PIN and live video authentication, along with man trap entry access with strict protocols. There is also constant CCTV coverage and security on site.
With EdgeConneX, you will find many optional services that fit well with those looking for colocation space. These include a remote hands service for troubleshooting and configuration assistance. They are also equipped to build, maintain, design, and implement any equipment you require.
CenturyLink
CenturyLink’s data center offers 2.4 million square feet of raised floor space, as well as access to 315MW of power. They are compliant with many popular standards, including PCI DSS, SSAE16, and ISO 27001. There are more than 50 network providers to choose from and a 100% power uptime SLA that makes this a choice to consider.
This data center is Tier IV Gold Uptime Certified and was built with an intent to allow customers to focus on business needs, rather than spending time and energy on data center management. There are numerous options available with the colocation at this data center. They offer both public and private cloud, managed security, managed hosting, network services, and storage.
As far as security is concerned, the data center has many unique physical security measures, along with military grade security, and ability for customers to choose custom solutions to meet their business needs. Security includes hundreds of cambers, locking cages and cabinets, and options card and biometric readers for cages.
Zayo Communications
Zayo Communications has a 57,100 square foot data center located minutes away from the Strip and McCarran International Airport. There is lots of parking available for those who would like to visit the facility. Both single cabinet and custom cage configurations are available, and the site offers four generators to offer a high uptime in regard to power.
This data center is 2B earthquake rated, wind rated, and tornado rated. There is also extensive security available courtesy of man trap access, alarms, video surveillance, and both key card and biometric entry requirements. There is also constant off-site alarm monitoring and on-site smoke detectors.
Compliancy is reached for SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, PCI, and HIPAA. There are also six carriers connected to Zayo Communications, including: Cogent, Cox Enterprises, Level 3, TW Telecom, XO, and Zayo themselves. There is also workspace available for customers, along with package services and a secure loading dock.
Whatever you’re looking for in regard to colocation services, these five data centers likely offer it. They all have comprehensive disaster recovery services, along with excellent security and plenty of space. You’d be well matched with any of them.