South Africa’s most trusted hosting provider, HOSTAFRICA has launched an advanced managed colocation service, set to take effect in October 2023. This hosting offering provides an all-inclusive, fully managed solution for server hosting needs, emphasizing data security and adherence to tier three data center regulations.

HOSTAFRICA, a hosting provider, has been expanding its services and territories over the past 18 months, while the introduction of managed colocation serves as a commitment to the high standards it upholds.

Key features of the managed colocation service include:

– Inclusion of bandwidth and power.

– ISO 27001 compliance.

– DDOS mitigation.

– Remote hands and rack assist service.

– 24-hour setup.

– Rack-per-rack purchasing.

– Month-to-month pricing.

– Attended biometric access.

– A sturdy Juniper backbone.

This service also offers adherence to tier three data center protocols, ensuring redundancy, fault tolerance, top-tier security, advanced fire suppression systems, and over 99.982% uptime availability. Additionally, an intelligent air conditioning system, based on hot/cold aisle configuration, and advanced sensors are utilized to maintain optimal conditions. HOSTAFRICA provides remote hands and rack assistance for clients who wish to inspect or tour their server.

HOSTAFRICA’s Managing Director, Michael Osterloh, reflects on the company’s journey and its continued commitment to quality and security in data hosting. This new offering aims to cater to companies and institutions seeking a secure data center environment.

The introduction of this managed colocation service positions HOSTAFRICA as a provider capable of meeting the stringent security and availability requirements of clients with critical infrastructure and data hosting needs.