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Host your own servers within a data centre while minimising costs.

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What is colocation?

Colocation is where your business hosts its servers and infrastructure in a third-party data centre, rather than on-site.

Instead of managing power, cooling, space and resilience internally, your equipment is housed in a purpose-built facility designed to support availability, security and performance.

Unfortunately, choosing the right colocation provider isn’t straightforward.

Location, connectivity, resilience, cost and long-term suitability can vary significantly between sites and vendors.

We help you assess your current setup, compare colocation providers and source the right environment for your infrastructure, both in the UK and globally.

Talk to our colocation specialists

What is colocation?

Colocation is where your business hosts its servers and infrastructure in a third-party data centre, rather than on-site.

Instead of managing power, cooling, space and resilience internally, your equipment is housed in a purpose-built facility designed to support availability, security and performance.

Unfortunately, choosing the right colocation provider isn’t straightforward.

Location, connectivity, resilience, cost and long-term suitability can vary significantly between sites and vendors.

We help you assess your current setup, compare colocation providers and source the right environment for your infrastructure, both in the UK and globally.

Talk to our colocation specialists

The benefits of colocation

Colocation gives you a more reliable and scalable environment for your infrastructure, without the burden of managing it yourself.

Reliability

Host your infrastructure in facilities designed for uptime, with resilient power, cooling and connectivity.

Security

Benefit from controlled access, monitoring and physical security that is difficult to replicate on-site.

Scalability

Expand space, power and capacity as your requirements grow, without relocating your infrastructure.

Cost

Avoid the capital and operational expense of running your own data centre environment.

Why choose PrimeTel?

Not all data centres are the same

Colocation is often treated as a simple space and power decision.

In reality, the differences between providers can have a significant impact on performance, resilience and long-term cost.

Location affects latency. Connectivity affects performance. Design affects reliability.

We help you navigate that properly, comparing colocation vendors based on what actually matters to your business, not just what looks good on paper.

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Testimonials

What are customers saying?

“My team was extremely impressed by how proactive and supportive PrimeTel were throughout the process. They offered us reliable, genuine expertise, and always went above and beyond to answer our questions. PrimeTel really made the whole experience feel streamlined, and easy.”

Shaun McKiernan Operations Manager at Thompsons Solicitors

“Working with PrimeTel was straightforward and genuinely valuable. They quickly understood what we needed, guided us through the options, and kept the process moving, helping us secure the right solution commercially and operationally. I’d happily recommend them to other organisations looking for a trusted technology advisor.”

Matt Philpot IT Manager at MJ Allen

“PrimeTel really went above and beyond to find a solution tailored to our specific needs. They made it easy to negotiate with our new vendor and ensured we could implement the new technology quickly.”

Justin Paton Head of IT at Venn Group

Frequently asked questions

What is colocation and how does it differ from hosting?

Colocation means you own and manage your own hardware, but house it in a third-party data centre.

With managed hosting, the provider owns and manages the infrastructure on your behalf.

In practice, colocation gives you more control over your environment, while hosting reduces the need to manage hardware directly. The right choice depends on how much control and responsibility you want to retain.

How do I compare colocation providers properly?

Colocation comparison should go beyond cost per rack or unit of power.

You need to consider location, connectivity options, resilience, support, scalability and how the facility fits your long-term requirements.

Two providers may look similar on paper but perform very differently in practice, particularly when it comes to network access and uptime.

What factors affect colocation pricing and quotes?

Colocation quotes are typically based on space, power usage, connectivity and contract terms.

Location plays a major role, as facilities in major hubs may have higher costs but better connectivity. Power density and resilience requirements can also impact pricing.

Understanding these variables helps ensure you’re comparing quotes on a like-for-like basis.

What is the difference between colocation and managed hosting?

Colocation gives you full control over your hardware, while managed hosting shifts that responsibility to a provider.

For businesses with specific infrastructure requirements, compliance needs or existing hardware investments, colocation is often more suitable.

For others, managed hosting may reduce operational complexity. The decision depends on your internal capability and long-term strategy.

Do I need a colocation consultant or broker?

For many businesses, yes.

The colocation market is complex, with a wide range of providers, facilities and commercial models. A colocation consultant or broker helps you compare options properly, avoid unsuitable providers and negotiate more effectively.

This reduces the risk of making a long-term decision based on incomplete information.

Can colocation support multi-site or global infrastructure?

Yes, colocation can support multi-site and global deployments.

Businesses often use multiple data centre locations to improve resilience, reduce latency and support international operations.

However, managing this across different providers and regions can be complex, which is why a structured approach to sourcing and management is important.

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So much more than just consultancy; this is a partnership.

If you’re serious about making your investment in new tech work for you, it’s time for a conversation.

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