Hosting providers and data center operators buy connectivity in bulk and care about route diversity, latency and peering.
Connectivity Counsel advises data centers and hosting organizations on connectivity, communications, cloud and security. We compare more than 230 providers on your behalf and help you select and implement the right mix, at no cost to you.
What matters most in data centers and hosting
- Wavelengths and dark fiber between facilities
- Blended IP transit
- DDoS protection
- Carrier diversity
Recommended solutions for data centers and hosting
Wavelength Services
Wavelength services provide dedicated, very high-capacity optical circuits, typically 10 Gbps to 400 Gbps, between data centers and major sites.
Dark Fiber
Dark fiber is unlit fiber-optic strand that you lease and light with your own equipment, giving you full control of capacity and protocols.
Dedicated Internet Access
Dedicated internet access (DIA) is a private, symmetrical fiber connection with guaranteed bandwidth and a service level agreement, so the speed you buy is the speed you get at all hours.
DDoS Mitigation
DDoS mitigation detects and filters distributed denial-of-service attacks before they overwhelm your internet connection, website or applications.
Colocation
Colocation places your servers and network equipment in a professionally operated data center with redundant power, cooling, security and carrier choice.
Ethernet Private Line
Ethernet private line and E-LAN services provide dedicated layer 2 connections between your locations and data centers, keeping traffic off the public internet.
Compliance and regulatory considerations
Technology decisions in this sector are commonly shaped by SOC 2, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS. We help you shortlist providers whose attestations, contract terms and service designs support those obligations, and we coordinate the documentation your auditors, insurers or customers request. Your own legal and compliance advisors remain the authority on what applies to your organization.
Providers with experience in this sector
6 providers in our portfolio identify software as a core market. A sample:
How an engagement works
- Discovery. We review your locations, contracts, invoices and pain points.
- Design and sourcing. We match requirements to providers and collect comparable quotes.
- Selection. You receive a clear comparison of cost, capability, contract terms and risk.
- Implementation and support. We coordinate installation and stay involved for moves, changes, renewals and escalations.
Frequently asked questions
What technology services do data centers and hosting organizations need most?
Priorities typically include wavelengths and dark fiber between facilities, blended IP transit and DDoS protection. Common solutions are wavelength services, dark fiber and dedicated internet access.
Which compliance requirements affect technology choices in data centers and hosting?
Decisions are commonly shaped by SOC 2, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS. Connectivity Counsel helps you shortlist providers whose services and documentation support those requirements.
Can Connectivity Counsel support multiple locations?
Yes. We source and coordinate services across single sites, regional groups and nationwide footprints, and can consolidate many local providers under one managed program.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for data centers and hosting technology?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.