SaskTel has been named as a Leader in the 'IDC MarketScape:Canadian Datacenter Colocation and Interconnection Services 2022 Vendor Assessment’, doc #CA49811122, November 2022. As a business owner, what does that mean for you?

This IDC study represents a vendor assessment of the Canadian datacenter colocation and interconnection services market through the IDC MarketScape model. It covers a variety of vendors including global and Canada-based firms. The research is a quantitative and qualitative assessment of many characteristics that buyers consider when selecting a datacenter colocation provider. The scope of this IDC MarketScape includes service providers that offer remotely hosted datacenter services to the broader Canadian market, addressing the needs of organizations of all sizes.

So, what is data colocation? A data colocation center is a facility that offers space, power, cooling, 24/7 security, and equipment for rent to other businesses, groups, or third parties. This service is frequently utilized by businesses that may not have the resources to have their own Data Center but want to receive the benefits of one.

SaskTel’s impact on the data colocation scene reflects the dedication our organization has to our customers, businesses, and those who put their trust in us every day. It showcases how important expansion and innovation are to SaskTel’s mission and core values as a company.

The IDC MarketScape study notes that “SaskTel offers remote hands, migration planning, and equipment installation services for its colocation Data Centers” and has a presence “in five internet exchanges” including “Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Minneapolis, and Chicago.”

SaskTel is able to have a wide variety of Data Centers thanks to our expertise in technology, including “SaskTel’s IT team, which Data Center service customers are able to access.” Statements from clients that IDC interviewed stated: “SaskTel exceeded their expectations in terms of value for money, governance of their Data Center service engagements, and overall satisfaction.”

According to the report, “SaskTel's niche is Saskatchewan, but its strategy and capabilities are well aligned to the needs of companies in that province and beyond. SaskTel's strategy for extending edge workloads and supporting hybrid and multicloud leverages its own and partners' R&D.” When your data is stored, you may want to ensure it’s protected. That’s why SaskTel Business Solutions offers a variety of solutions and services that can help your business thrive. Consider exploring other SaskTel services including Cloud Disaster Recovery, Cloud Hosting, Hosted Collaboration Solution, or Work from Home Business Connectivity plans.

To learn more about SaskTel’s data colocation services, or how SaskTel can assist you and your business, reach out to a SaskTel representative by calling 1.844.SASKTEL (1.844.727.5835. To read through SaskTel’s section of the IDC MarketScape report, please click here.