Category: Insights

Even though access to storage resources is often virtual and dynamic, all solutions are based on a concrete hardware setup. This differs depending on the storage architecture concept.

SaaS companies place specific, technically complex requirements on colocation providers, because the SaaS business model is based on the availability, security, and performance of their applications.

Why storage isn’t just storage: Today, companies face a wide selection of storage technologies that differ not only in capacity but also in their architecture and intended use.

For the international Make Music Day (Fête de la Musique), firstcolo presents the ultimate Data Center Ambient Mix from our own data center.

Companies that outsource their IT infrastructure face a fundamental decision: Public Cloud or Private Cloud? Which solution is more suitable depends on the individual requirements of each company.

Digital infrastructures are under increasing pressure. Colocation offers companies a flexible, secure alternative to in-house operation. This article highlights market trends, regional developments, and regulatory frameworks in Germany.

With Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, the virtualization platform market has changed. What can the open-source alternative Proxmox offer in a direct comparison?

Digitalization is driving up data centers’ energy demand significantly—and often costs as well. Green data centers offer an attractive solution: with energy-efficient IT, heat recovery, and virtualization, they reduce operating costs while conserving resources at the same time.

Today, companies face the challenge of managing their IT infrastructure efficiently and securely. IT outsourcing offers a solution to meet this challenge. In this article, we show why IT outsourcing is the future of data management and what benefits it brings for companies.