Business Enterprise

Colocation from Zen: Helping you transform your business

Zen Mar 4 2024 4 minutes

Is managing your own computer room draining valuable resources, slowing down innovation, or keeping you up at night worrying about security? Managing your own hardware can be a constant drain on resources, especially as your business expands and evolves. That’s why many businesses choose colocation services, which allow you to rent space, power, cooling and network connectivity for your servers and equipment in a secure and reliable data centre.

Colocation services can offer numerous benefits, like reduced costs, increased resilience, enhanced security, and improved scalability, allowing you to offload the complexities of infrastructure management and get back to what you do best. But not all colocation providers are the same. If you’re looking for a reliable partner who can provide a solution that’s a cut above the rest, you need Zen.

Zen is more than just a colocation provider. We’re a trusted partner, offering a comprehensive suite of features and benefits that set us apart from the competition. We call it the Zen difference.

What makes us stand out?

When you choose Zen for your colocation needs, you get more than just a rack space. You get access to a range of services and solutions that elevate your business to the next level. Here’s how we do it:

Convenience and accessibility: We’re here to make your life easier with our convenient and accessible data centre in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Our site is strategically located near some of the North West’s most important motorway junctions, ensuring easy access from across the country (we’re a five-minute drive from junction 20 of the M62). We also offer ample car parking next to our data centre entrance and even an on-site restaurant for your comfort and convenience. And our friendly and helpful staff are always ready to welcome you and assist you with anything you need.
Physical security: We protect your data and equipment with the highest standards of physical security. Our data centre features limited access, dedicated space for your equipment and secure access to your rack. We also employ multiple security measures such as CCTV, alarms and locks, as well as a 24/7 on-site security team to proactively deter and respond to any threats. We’re also ISO 27001 certified, which is all about keeping confidential information safe.
Resilience: To meet the highest standards of resiliency, our data centre is equipped with redundant power supplies, an efficient cooling system, and backup generators, providing uninterrupted power and optimal temperature control for your equipment. We include N+1 power, cooling and connectivity as standard, designed to keep your equipment running 24/7, even during power outages or technical issues. We also have a robust network infrastructure, built on our renowned business connectivity, that guarantees high availability and performance for your data traffic.
Expertise and support: Unlike many data centres, we have friendly staff on site 24/7 to accommodate your needs. Our security team will take care of you from the moment you enter our facility to the moment you leave. And we have a whole host of additional support to boot. Our experienced data centre staff are dedicated to providing a 1-hour remote hands service, which enables us to perform tasks such as rebooting, cabling or troubleshooting on your behalf. And we also provide regular support via phone or email whenever you have a question.
Combine your core services: If you’re already taking business connectivity from us, it just makes sense to host your colocation services with Zen too. As a Zen customer, you’ll already be aware of the award-winning service we provide. And that same people-first, personal touch that we apply for your business connections is put into practice for your colocation service too. We’re not your run-of-the-mill lifeless colocation shell. We’re home to a friendly bunch who’ll go out of their way to help you, and a host of services and facilities that you’ll struggle to find elsewhere. Plus, having a single vendor for your infrastructure can simplify compliance, billing, contact and a whole lot more.

The Zen difference: committed to excellence

At Zen, we believe in going the extra mile to exceed your expectations. Our colocation services aren’t just about providing essential infrastructure; they’re about building our relationship with you and helping your business to thrive. We are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do, from the quality of our service to the satisfaction of our customers.

We’re also committed to a better way of doing business. That’s why we’ve invested in our data centre to improve power resilience and the energy efficiency of our cooling. We use 100% renewable electricity on site, so if your business is looking to improve its energy efficiency and carbon footprint, as a carbon neutral provider, committed to being net zero by 2040, we’re the perfect partner!