Co-Location

Secure offsite infrastructure with practical IT support.

Aging server rooms create risk; co-location supports stability backed by experience since 2002.

Limited internal capacity slows projects; managed support helps your team focus on higher-value work.

Unclear infrastructure costs add pressure; practical planning helps reduce operational IT overhead.

Security gaps follow unmanaged hardware; technical oversight supports stronger data protection.

Disconnected vendors create delays; one IT partner aligns hosting, backup, networking, and support.

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Our Clients

Dependable Support for Long-Term IT Decisions

See why organizations trust Contego Solutions to protect data and support operations.

Contego has been my computer support for at least 8 years. I am a 2 person professional organization. I receive immediate response when I need them and they have been able to walk us through all of our problems. As a small customer I receive great service, which is not always the case with service providers. I strongly endorse the help desk at Contego.

Sean McCarter

I couldn’t do it without the expertise of this group! By far the best MSP in the Metroplex!

Christopher Daggett

I’ve had a great experience working with Contego Solutions. Their team is consistently professional, reliable, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly.
A special thank you to Jay V, he truly stands out. Jay always takes the time to help, no matter how busy things get. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about resolving issues quickly and effectively. You can always count on him to follow through and make sure nothing is left unfinished.
It’s rare to find someone so responsive and dedicated, and Jay has made a big difference in our overall experience with Contego Solutions.
Highly recommend both the company and especially Jay V for anyone looking for dependable support and excellent service.

Waleska Schell

Contego is one of the most reliable IT companies I’ve had the pleasure of working with. They resolve any problems we have quickly, and make the whole process stress free. Huge shoutout to Jay, who has always been a huge help to me. Couldn’t recommend them more!

Caitlin Coon

Rating of 5 stars for Sean Kershaw of Contego Support! I had corrupted Microsoft Authenticator and needed to rebuild a corporate Outlook account on a new phone and a new computer. Sean was outstanding in every aspect of this support effort. Friendly, knowledgeable, insightful and worked very patiently unraveling the mess I had from changes in computer and mobile phone. Thank you for your assistance.

Greg Price

I would like to thank Jay R. for helping me with my printer. He was determined to figure out what the issue was and was able to fix it. Thank you Jay for always helping when needed and doing in a timely manner.

Kelliye Ward

This is a great company to work with for your Managed IT Services. They have provided quick response to all of our cybersecurity and IT support issues. Give these guys a call if you need reliable IT support for your business.

Trey Mills

Michael was excellent at taking care of my problem. He replied in less than 10 minutes and fixed the problem in less than 5 minutes.

Jorge Perez

Long-Term IT Continuity for Critical Operations

How a Banking Institution Modernized IT Without Compromising Security or Daily Operations

Facing pressure to modernize, this banking client partnered with Contego to unify security and infrastructure change with minimal risk.

How a Non-ProMt Ended Recurring IT Issues with Always-On Managed Support

Facing repeated disruptions and unreliable support, the organization gained stable operations, stronger security, and a trusted IT partner.

How A Manufacturing Company Reduced Network Risk While Improving Security Confidence and Performance

With managed firewall oversight and continuous monitoring, this manufacturing strengthened protection and improved network performance with guidance from Contego Solutions.

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Co-Location Services That Support Secure Operations

Secure infrastructure planning

Readiness Planning

Plan the Right Environment

Co-location planning starts with understanding the role each server, application, and data set plays in your business operations. Contego Solutions reviews infrastructure requirements, network dependencies, access needs, and risk points before recommending a practical path forward.

This helps avoid rushed moves, unclear ownership, and avoidable downtime concerns. The result is a co-location strategy built around fit, security, and supportability.

Migration Support

Move With Less Disruption

Moving equipment into a co-location environment requires careful coordination, not just transportation. Contego Solutions supports migration planning, connectivity mapping, firewall considerations, backup readiness, and communication with the teams involved.

By approaching the move through a managed IT lens, your business gains a clearer process for reducing disruption, protecting data, and keeping users connected throughout the transition.

Network Integration

Connect Users Reliably

Co-located systems still need dependable networking to serve users, locations, and applications. Contego Solutions helps align network design, remote access, routing, and managed firewall requirements so the environment supports performance and security.

This is especially valuable when internal teams need an extension of their department for specialized infrastructure work without adding unnecessary vendor complexity or fragmented support.

Security Alignment

Strengthen Security Control

Offsite infrastructure should strengthen your security posture, not create another blind spot. Contego Solutions connects co-location planning with managed firewall, endpoint, backup, and recovery considerations to help protect critical systems.

With roots as a managed firewall company founded in 2002, Contego brings a security-first perspective to infrastructure support, helping your organization reduce avoidable exposure while maintaining practical day-to-day access.

Backup Planning

Protect Critical Data

Co-location is most effective when backup and disaster recovery are considered from the start. Contego Solutions helps review what data must be protected, how recovery should be handled, and how replication or archival requirements fit the environment.

This supports stronger continuity planning and gives decision-makers clearer visibility into how infrastructure, storage, recovery, and business operations work together when disruption occurs.

Ongoing IT Support

Support After Placement

After equipment is placed, ongoing support determines whether co-location remains useful or becomes another management burden. Contego Solutions provides operational IT support that can work alongside internal teams or function as a broader outsourced IT resource.

With in-house staff and no outsourced help desk operations, clients gain service continuity, technical accountability, and a single source for infrastructure, security, networking, and support needs.

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Proven IT Experience Behind Your Co-Location Strategy

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Average Issue Resolution Time

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First-Call Resolution Rate

Move Critical Infrastructure Into a More Reliable Environment

Co-location gives your business a more dependable place to run essential infrastructure without relying on an improvised server closet or overextended internal resources.

Contego Solutions helps evaluate what should be moved, how it connects to your users, and how the environment fits with managed networking, firewall, backup, and recovery needs. The goal is not simply to place equipment somewhere else. It is to protect data, improve operational resilience, and give your team a clearer support model.

With more than 20 years of managed IT experience, Contego brings practical infrastructure judgment to planning, migration, and ongoing support.

Co-Location Support Built Around Daily IT Realities

Co-location works best when it is treated as part of your broader IT operations, not as a stand-alone hosting decision. Contego Solutions helps align the environment with how your business actually works.

Server placement and infrastructure planning
Network connectivity and access coordination
Managed firewall and security alignment
Backup, replication, and recovery planning
Support for internal IT teams or outsourced IT models

This practical approach gives you clearer ownership, fewer handoff issues, and a better path for scaling infrastructure without adding unnecessary complexity.

A Practical Path to Stronger Infrastructure Control

Infrastructure decisions affect security, performance, support workload, and cost. Contego Solutions approaches co-location with the same service-first discipline used across managed services, professional services, and IT support.

Your environment is reviewed through a business operations lens: what needs to stay available, what data needs to be protected, how users will connect, and where internal teams need relief. That allows the co-location strategy to support productivity instead of creating another disconnected IT responsibility.

For organizations with meaningful IT complexity, this creates a practical foundation for stronger continuity, easier management, and better use of internal technical resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with your co-location service?

You get secure offsite infrastructure hosting, managed networking, firewall protection, and ongoing IT support for your critical systems. The service is built around your current environment, whether you need to move existing hardware or deploy new equipment. Technical oversight, regular maintenance, and integrated backup and disaster recovery planning are all part of the package, helping you focus on operations rather than facility management.

How does co-location help reduce operational IT costs?

Co-location helps you avoid the unpredictable expenses of maintaining an on-premises server room and reduces the risk of outages from aging infrastructure. By shifting to a managed environment, you gain:

Predictable monthly costs for hosting and support
Reduced downtime from improved infrastructure reliability
Less need for emergency hardware repairs or replacements

These factors combine to lower your overall IT spend while protecting uptime and data.

What is the process for moving my infrastructure to co-location?

The transition starts with a detailed assessment of your current IT environment and business needs. From there, you receive a migration plan that covers hardware selection, data transfer, network connectivity, and security alignment. The process is managed step by step, with technical support to minimize disruption and ongoing coordination to ensure your systems are ready before and after the move.

How long does it take to set up co-location, and what are the cost factors?

Setup timelines vary based on your infrastructure’s size and complexity, but most migrations are planned to minimize downtime and can often be completed in a few weeks. Cost is influenced by factors such as:

Rack space and power requirements
Bandwidth and connectivity needs
Level of managed support and monitoring

You receive a clear estimate up front, so you can plan for both the transition and ongoing expenses.

What makes your co-location service different from other providers?

The service is designed as an extension of your business, not just a remote server rack. You benefit from over 20 years of managed IT experience, Dallas-based technical staff, and a focus on customer service and security delivered with real technical expertise. Support is local, responsive, and built to align with your daily IT realities, so you avoid the handoff issues common with disconnected vendors.