Colocation is defined as the moving or placing of things together, sometimes implying a proper order. In the case of a business and technology company, colocation is the renting of physical space on a service provider’s premises.

Data center colocation allows a small or mid-sized business to save money by storing and running parts of its IT infrastructure (servers) off-site instead of building and maintaining a large dedicated data center in-house.  In the case of a small business, their servers are owned by the business but are colocated to save money in overhead costs incurred by things like cooling, physical security or insurance.  This will save them a lot of money and help their business get things going much easier.  They will have less problems and not have to worry about not having to deal with compliance standards.

With Fibernet, you have the option of private, fully-enclosed colocation suites that are each individually equipped for custom, built-to-suit layout options. Because our private suites offer both privacy and flexibility, they differ significantly from the typical cage-scenario. Complete with a solid-core, fire-rated, individually locked door, each suite can be considered a mini data center that only the client can access.

The key benefits of a colocation suite with Fibernet is the ability for growth, flexibility of features, additional security, and premium  volume discounts. Designed to accommodate up to (2) full racks, including working space in front and behind the racks, private suites are the most secure method for collocating servers, in addition to being the most convenient way to control access to company data.

The Fibernet Office Suite Manager not only monitors access into each suite at the discretion of the primary owner of the suite, but also sends regular reports to the primary so he or she is always aware of who is accessing his or her servers.

Customized for your needs

You can customize Fibernet’s Uta Colocation Suites to your specifications, much like an onsite data center, but with none of the large build-out costs and facility maintenance. Whether your company needs additional biometric access, or installation of additional IP cameras, Fibernet will personalize the suite to fit your needs.

Here are just a few options for personalizing your suite:

• Cooling
• Power
• Bandwidth
• Suite Dimensions
• Security

Facility Design

• PCI Compliant Facility
• Zone 4 Seismic Design
• Fire Suppression
• Redundant Power
• Multi-Homed Bandwidth
• Carrier Neutral
• Four Tier 1 Fiber Providers
• Secure Monitored Access
• Common Area Surveillance

Suite Components and Options

• Rack Installation and Options (relay, four post, & enclosed four post)
• Hardware, Power, Application Monitoring, & Status Notifications
• Cooling (Sold in 1-ton increments)
• IP Camera Surveillance
• Cross-Connect & Bandwidth Plans
• Standard Keyed Doors, Proximity Card Reader and Biometrics
• Generator Protected, UPS & Generator Protected Power Options
• Onsite Support & Management Options

For starters, PCI Compliance has been a mandatory requirement for service organizations since September of 2006, when the leading payment brands–American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and JCB International–founded the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council with the express purpose of establishing and promoting the global observance of certain, consistent data security measures. These measures are outlined in a comprehensive set of requirements called the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS); such requirements include stringent mandates for security management, policies, procedures, network infrastructure, software design, and other security elements.

The specific requirements stated in the PCI DSS can be found on the official website of the PCI Security Standards Council as follows:

Build and Maintain a Secure Network

Requirement 1: Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data

Requirement 2: Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters

Protect Cardholder Data

Requirement 3: Protect stored cardholder data

Requirement 4: Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks

Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program

Requirement 5: Use and regularly update anti-virus software

Requirement 6: Develop and maintain secure systems and applications

Implement Strong Access Control Measures

Requirement 7: Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know

Requirement 8: Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access

Regularly Monitor and Test Networks

Requirement 10: Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data

Requirement 11: Regularly test security systems and processes

Maintain an Information Security Policy

Requirement 12: Maintain a policy that addresses information security

The PCI DSS is foremost intended to help organizations that accept, process, and store sensitive payment account information protect that data from intrusion. As a fully PCI compliant facility, Fibernet understands that the PCI DSS may be subject to modifications as new security risks arise and we are committed to enhancing the listed protocol as needed, while continuing to promote PCI compliance wherever it applies.

Fibernet is a 100% PCI Compliant Data Center that has been around for 15 years.  If you would like more information on how we can help you to become 100% PCI compliant please contact us at 801.223.9939. or Chat Live