Logista Advisors recently made the switch to Colo+, largely due to the rising costs associated with the Amazon Web Services they had been relying on. The company had been using a combination of cloud-based AWS and on-site options until they decided the time was right to move to a purpose-built colocation datacenter.
The problem: Pricey platforms with inadequate disaster recovery capabilities
Logista had been discussing a potential move for some time. With the cost of AWS on the rise, and similar cloud platforms sitting within similar price brackets, they decided it was time for a more sustainable solution. It wasn’t just the price of AWS that had them looking for alternatives, either. The company was also in search of a concrete disaster recovery solution that they could rely on.
Our solution: Fully Managed Colo+ at our Houston Data Center
The Logista team found us as part of their search for a data center that would support future growth, without piling on the bills.
The first step was a visit to our Houston data center to discuss their requirements with our team. Logista told us that our offering quickly stood out at this point, given that WAN has never been out here, and our clients all benefit from priority restoration on the grid. The fact that we’re within a reasonable driving distance of their offices added to the appeal.
How it happened: A smooth and simple 24-hour migration
Logista opted for our Colo+ service, where all the complexities of colocation equipment are managed on a client’s behalf. The move itself couldn’t have been simpler. Everything went according to plan and setup was complete less than 24 hours after their equipment had been picked up.
The team told us that they’d been surprised by how much is included within the Colo+ package price. They had initially thought that they’d have to cover the costs of power and network cables, but this is just one example of the many aspects of colocation that are managed by our team at no extra cost to customers.
The end result: Substantial savings with no compromise on service
The driving force behind Logista’s decision to move was a cost-cutting measure. The team were therefore delighted that they’d been able to reduce their bills significantly, simply by moving away from AWS and opting for Colo+ with us instead.
Logista is now benefiting from the use of faster virtual machines at a far lower cost. They’ve been hugely impressed by the full service offered at TRG, from the pick up of gear to the QA post install. And of course, the company now has a solid disaster recovery plan in place.
When asked whether they’d recommend Colo+ to others, Logista told us that they absolutely would, praising the service offered by TRG engineers in particular. We’re glad to report that they even mentioned the happiness of our employees, which is key to our ability to provide that superior, personalised service that we pride ourselves on.
