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What is a "Marketplace"?
A marketplace is a single neutral environment where providers of colocation space, bandwidth and other managed services come together with
customers of these services to complete a transaction through a
process facilitated by a market maker. Service providers essentially
compete for each customer through a facilitated process.
Who can benefit from using
COLOTRAQ™?
Both the customer and service provider can benefit from our marketplace. The
customer can use COLOTRAQ as their one source to quickly find a
suitable colocation service provider that best matches their mission critical needs,
and possibly even get paid in the process. The service provider can benefit from the added exposure and increased revenue
opportunity that Colotraq can provide. The service is a valuable resources
for both parties and the industry in general.
What kinds of facilities are listed in
COLOTRAQ™?
COLOTRAQ's database houses all types of colocation facilities such as Data
Centers, Carrier and Carrier-Neutral Facilities, Telco Hotels, Central Offices, Web Hosting
Facilities, POP Sites and more. Available colocation space ranges from
the server and rack level, through cabinets and cages, all the way up to
colo-grade shell space in the
tens of thousands of square feet. Information on bandwidth and other services
are also tracked in our database, along with over a hundred detailed
specifications about each service provider.
How
long has COLOTRAQ™
been around?
COLOTRAQ was launched in August of 1999 by Interaqt Corporation, an Internet Backbone
Development Solutions provider that specializes in the procurement, design and
build-out of Internet Data Centers, Colocation facilities and the like.
Why should I use
COLOTRAQ™?
Finding the right colocation space can be a very time consuming, technical process.
There are thousands of colocation providers, and there is no
set standard for what constitutes a good colocation provider. COLOTRAQ was
developed to help customers weed through all this confusion and assist you in quickly
finding the right space and provider to match your business needs. Unlike directory services
that simply provide a link through to a companies
web site, we take a hands-on and technical approach toward finding the best
possible colocation provider to match your needs. We also help facilitate the process of completing a transaction with
a Provider of your
choice. Interaqt is a
service company that actually designs and builds the same types of facilities
that are listed in our database, so we have the know-how and expertise to
understand and best match your needs in a timely manner.
How do I search for a service provider that meets my specifications?
It's easy, you simply fill-out an online
Search
or browse our extensive
national server colocation
network
or our international
colocation
network. It only takes a
couple of minutes. Once submitted, your request is immediately assigned to a
dedicated colocation
specialist who will contact you usually within 1 business day. Then, shortly thereafter, you will begin receiving quotes/proposals
from service providers that you have selected and wish to be directly contacted
by. Upon your request, in the event you do NOT wish to be contacted
directly by all of the service providers you have selected, we can serve as your
intermediary and handle the communication flow between you and the providers.
How many facilities are listed in
COLOTRAQ™?
Since it's free for service providers to just list their available colocation
space or other Telecom services, our database continues to grow on a weekly basis. There are currently over
1,300 facilities listed in the COLOTRAQ marketplace. These listings cover
practically every Tier-1, 2 & 3 markets across the United States, as well as
most major cities in other countries.
How much does it cost to search for a service provider?
COLOTRAQ is completely FREE to use for customers
with NO OBLIGATION! You will never pay a fee to
search for, find or acquire colocation space for your network/business
through our service. Our goal is to assist you in finding the best possible match for your
operational needs; at the best possible location; and at a price that's right
for you. In fact, we'll even PAY YOU to use COLOTRAQ to find your next Colocation
Provider!
Can you help me with
design
& installation or equipment furnishing & financing?
Absolutely! COLOTRAQ's parent company, Interaqt Corporation provides true
end-to-end Network Development and Deployment solutions to all types of Internet
access providers. In addition to colocation assistance, we provide other professional
services such as: facilities procurement, architectural/systems design & engineering, build-out
& construction,
systems integration, and overall program management. We can also
help you find new, used or surplus equipment as well as obtain equipment leasing or financing. We offer a true
"turn-key" solution for any customer whether your strategy is to
collocate or build your own facility.
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