Whether you require colocation in a central office or a data center, you'll find Windstream's facilities offer you:
- 24 x 7 x 365 monitoring and support by our experienced personnel
- A range of security features, including alarms and video surveillance
- Environmental control systems, redundant power sources, multiple data paths, and multiple backbone access
- A full-service MRC (Monthly Recurring Charge) that includes electricity, security, and environmental charges
- Installation, call-out, and cross-connect services to non-Windstream facilities
- Flexible and scalable power options supporting efficient management of capacity needs
Data Center Colocation
Windstream's Data Center Colocation provides a flexible, secure, protected, and environmentally controlled facility that gives service-based providers like ASPs (Application Service Providers), and companies housing access-critical data and server operating applications, the highest level of availability. More specifically, Windstream's Data Center Colocation offers:
- A highly reliable SAS 70 Type II audited environment
- Dedicated Internet access featuring Windstream's redundant Gig-E IP backbone, a combination of public and private Internet peering, and standard fast Ethernet or optional Gig-E bandwidth
- MPLS VPN (Multiprotocol Label Switching Virtual Private Network) connectivity
- "Blipless" power backed up by generator and UPS with 100% power availability SLA
- Unescorted access under video surveillance featuring electronic card reader and biometric access systems
- 24 x 7 x 365 onsite technical staff to provide "Smart Hands"
Central Office Colocation
Windstream provides a secure Central Office environment that gives facilities-based providers like ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) resellers the ability to colocate specialized IT equipment used for provisioning services. Windstream's Central Office Colocation also lets you enjoy:
- Expansive geographical coverage nationwide
- The same secure and controlled central office environment as Windstream's own network equipment
- Unlimited escorted access during normal business hours
- Weekly generator testing with your supplied UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
- Flexible, full-featured equipment cabinets and racks
