As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), selecting the right data center partner is crucial for your success and that of your clients.
Your choice impacts everything from service quality to business growth. This guide outlines the top 5 must-haves that every MSP should look for when choosing a data center partner. These essential factors will ensure you forge a partnership that enhances your service offerings, protects your clients’ data, and supports your business growth.
1: Strategic Location and Network Accessibility
For MSPs, the ability to quickly access and manage infrastructure is non-negotiable. A data center’s location and network accessibility directly impact your service delivery and response times.
Key considerations:
- Proximity to your operations
- Ease of physical access
- Availability of diverse network carriers
Data Canopy’s advantage: With global data center locations and partnerships with over 170 carriers, we ensure your infrastructure is always within reach and well-connected.
“Data Canopy’s strategic locations have dramatically improved our response times. Their network diversity has been a game-changer for our service delivery.”
Did you know? MSPs can reduce latency by up to 40% with strategically located data centers, significantly enhancing client satisfaction.
2: Robust Security Measures
As an MSP, your clients trust you with their sensitive data. Your data center partner must provide state-of-the-art security to maintain this trust and protect against evolving cyber threats.
Key considerations:
- Multi-factor authentication
- 24/7 on-site security personnel
- Advanced surveillance systems
- Biometric access controls
Data Canopy’s advantage: Our Tier III enhanced facilities offer multi-layered security protocols, providing peace of mind for you and your clients.
“The comprehensive security at Data Canopy’s facilities has become a key selling point for our MSP services. It’s a level of protection our clients expect and appreciate.”
Did you know? 60% of small companies go out of business within six months of a cyber attack. Robust data center security is crucial for protecting your clients and your reputation.
3: Compliance with Industry Regulations
For MSPs serving diverse industries, partnering with a compliant data center is essential to meet varying regulatory requirements and win new business.
Key considerations:
- PCI DSS for financial services clients
- HIPAA for healthcare clients
- FISMA/FedRAMP for government sector clients
- SOC 2 for general data security
Data Canopy’s advantage: Our facilities are certified compliant with multiple industry standards, enabling you to confidently serve clients across various sectors.
“Data Canopy’s wide range of compliance certifications has allowed us to expand our MSP services into new industries. It’s been a major growth driver for our business.”
Did you know? Non-compliance can cost companies up to 2.71 times more than maintaining compliance, making your choice of a compliant data center partner a cost-saving measure for your clients.
4: Redundancy and Reliability
As an MSP, your reputation hinges on the reliability of your services. Your data center partner must offer robust redundancy measures to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
Key considerations:
- Redundant power circuits with multiple backups
- Diverse network carrier options
- Strong uptime guarantees
Data Canopy’s advantage: We provide multiple levels of redundancy for all critical systems and guarantee 99.999% uptime, ensuring your services remain operational even in unexpected scenarios.
“Since partnering with Data Canopy, we’ve achieved 100% uptime for our clients. Their redundant systems have been invaluable during several regional outages, setting us apart from competitors.”
Did you know? The average cost of downtime for businesses is $5,600 per minute. A reliable data center partner is your best defense against costly service interruptions.
5: Flexibility and Customization
As an MSP, your needs will evolve as your business grows and client demands change. Your data center partner should offer the flexibility to adapt to these changing requirements.
Key considerations:
- Scalable infrastructure
- Customizable power and cooling solutions
- Flexible contract terms
- Hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity options
Data Canopy’s advantage: We offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs, from custom power provisioning to hybrid cloud deployments, ensuring your infrastructure evolves with your business.
“Data Canopy’s flexibility has been crucial to our growth as an MSP. They’ve consistently adapted their services to meet our changing needs, allowing us to take on larger clients and more complex projects.”
According to Gartner, over 70% of enterprises will adopt industry cloud platforms by 2027, a significant leap from less than 15% in 2023. This rapid shift, accelerated by GenAI adoption, underscores the critical importance of selecting the right data center partner. As an MSP, your ability to leverage flexible, scalable solutions will be key to meeting your clients’ evolving needs in this dynamic landscape.
Choosing the right data center partner is a critical decision that can make or break an MSP’s success. By ensuring your potential partner excels in these five must-have areas – strategic location, robust security, regulatory compliance, reliability, and flexibility – you’ll be well-positioned to deliver exceptional service, protect your clients’ assets, and drive your business growth. Remember, the right data center partner doesn’t just provide space for your infrastructure; they become an extension of your team, supporting your success every step of the way.
Ready to partner with a data center that delivers on all these must-haves? Contact us today for a consultation and discover how our tailored solutions can elevate your MSP business to new heights. Fill out the form below to get started.
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