Data Centre Articles

The following articles and reference sources should be of interest to anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the world of Data Centres and Colocation in general, and Cantono’s philosophy in particular.

Cantono's Data Centre Vision
This article explains why, given the apparent plethora of UK data centre providers there is still a shortage of high quality capacity. Looking at the central importance of adequate power supplies, balanced by the need to achieve "green" benefits, it explains how Cantono's vision, architecture and practices addresses these apparently conflicting aims. Read More >>

Time to Outsource your Data Centre?
This article examines some of the principle benefits to be gained from outsourcing your data centre, including improved performance, security and flexibility.
It also looks at some of the main objections to data centre outsourcing, and how these concerns can be answered. Read More >>

The Importance of Data Centres
In recent years, companies have increasingly recognised that, whilst they are now reliant on their IT systems, they have not made sure that these systems are managed to guarantee the uptime now required to keep their business running.
This article enables you to find out more about the key things that you should bear in mind, whether you are considering acquiring your own data centre, or whether you are looking for a potential service provider. Read More >>

Seven Key Reasons to Outsource
Many companies are now considering outsourcing parts of their IT support and management. This article sets out the seven most telling reasons for this, including:

Allowing focus on new systems development
Predictable costs
Business Failure Protection
Skills availability
Security of systems and data
Flexibility and Change
Improved system performance