Scalable Colocation Services in Kitchener for Growing Canadian Businesses
Located in Kitchener, Ontario, Rack & Data offers flexible and scalable colocation services designed to support growing businesses across Canada. We have a tremendous impact on scalability and cost by helping customers and businesses avoid the growing pains and capital expenses associated with maintaining an in-house data center. Merely lease the space and only pay for what you need – no waiting around for complex and costly construction projects to be completed.
Customizable Colocation Racks for Growth
Rack & Data offers rack space starting at 2U and 5U up to full rack packages, including multiple cabinets and cages. Each rack has 6000 watts of power available at 208VAC and comes with the option of 12 Cat6 connections to our core and fiber connectivity either to our core, other racks or other carriers. All our racks include BGP internet.
- 6000W at 208VAC
- 12 Cat6 connections
- BGP internet
- OEM rack installs
- Remote hands
Colocation enhances your IT infrastructure by leveraging our critical services and different carrier neutral options. Private suites and cages are available with dedicated cooling, UPS, and fully secure and lockable racks. Custom rack configurations are available, and we do offer installation of factory OEM integrated racks.
- Private suites & cages
- Dedicated cooling
- Lockable racks
- UPS power
Mechanical cooling systems provide cooling when the outside temp is above 13 degrees Fahrenheit. When temperatures are below 13 degrees, we use free cooling by taking outside air and conditioning it to cool the servers.
- Mechanical cooling above 13°C (55°F)
- Free air cooling below 13°C
Colocation Built for Scaling Your Business
Kitchener is part of Canada’s booming tech corridor, making it the ideal location for your next infrastructure expansion. From start-ups to large-scale enterprises, our colocation services helps you scale your business efficiently.
Our facility offers:
- Roof access for satellite broadcast or IPTV solutions
- Competitive, predictable monthly pricing
- “Pay-as-you-grow” flexibility—scale up or down as needed
- Reduced capital investment, more funds for your core business
Rack & Data has full roof access with an excellent view of the Clarke Belt for broadcasters wishing to install satellite dishes for IPTV backend solutions, and we offer comprehensive teleport services.
Two significant benefits of Rack & Data are scalability and competitive pricing. Idle capacity is not only costly for your business, but you may end up with old technology by the time you need to use it. Our facility leverages the advances in energy consumption, performance and equipment, giving your operations a distinct advantage.
Using our colocation services allows you to “pay-as-you-grow”. Customers can add, or contract leased space as needed and only pay for what’s in use – no idle or insufficient capacity. Rack & Data will help eliminate all facility-related issues and maximize the value of your IT investment.
In recent years, colocation companies have experienced a growing demand because of their many benefits. A significant driver for this growth is the low costs for data center solutions. Rack & Data eliminates capital costs associated with the housing and protection of critical systems and includes predictable, monthly operating expenses.
By choosing our data center facility, your business can save a tremendous amount that can then be used to help fund your company’s growth. Our data center provides specialized expertise and efficient operations with a well-maintained facility.