Co-location vs. Managed Hosting: Evaluating Your Options

Overview Considering co-location or completely outsourcing your IT operations? Before you decide, explore a third option that promises greater flexibility and stability—managed hosting.

When it comes to developing successful IT outsourcing strategies, many organizations fall into an all-or-nothing trap. At one extreme are those who opt for co-location solutions that promise greater flexibility. At the other are those who opt for fully outsourced solutions that promise greater stability. Few realize that a third option exists that delivers an optimal balance of these benefits, enabling IT to execute against the higher demands made by businesses today. That third option is managed hosting.

Join us for this informative webcast featuring John Engates, CTO, Rackspace and Bob Artner, VP, TechRepublic to learn:

  • How managed hosting stacks up against co-location and fully outsourced solutions
  • What to consider when evaluating a managed hosting provider
  • How to ensure your managed hosting project is a success



Further White Paper Details
PublisherRackspace   
Live Date25th July 2005 00:00 BST
FormatWebcast   
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