Hosting Capability

In some locations where the enterprise does not have data center-quality facilities, the enterprise may need to use service provider hosting facilities such as Internet Data Centers (IDCs). These IDCs are expected to deliver data center-quality environmental features (power, enhanced security, and air conditioning) for the hosting of hosts and applications.

The following should be determined about provider capabilities for this issue: Detail the locations in which you have IDCs that can host enterprise hosts and applications. Please also detail whether access to the IP/VPN infrastructure from that location is local (on-site) or remote (via access circuit).