In an era of growing workloads, hybrid cloud architectures, and pressure to reduce latency, many organizations are rethinking how and where they host their infrastructure. Colocation has re-emerged as a strategic foundation for high-availability systems, regulatory compliance, and connectivity-first deployments.

MedOne, Israel’s largest data center and connectivity provider, offers underground colocation facilities purpose-built for mission-critical workloads – with direct access to Israel’s internet exchange, global carriers, and all major cloud providers.

Before you migrate, consolidate, or expand your infrastructure footprint, here are 10 essential questions – and the answers that could shape your long-term architecture.

1. What is colocation, and how is it different from public cloud?

Colocation is a model where you host your own servers and equipment in a third-party data center. You retain full control over your infrastructure, while benefiting from world-class facilities: power, cooling, physical security, and connectivity. Unlike public cloud, you choose the hardware, configurations, and network layer – without sharing resources.

2. How can colocation reduce my latency?

By placing your infrastructure closer to end users, internet exchanges, and service providers. MedOne’s data centers are strategically located in Israel with direct peering to all ISPs, cloud on-ramps, and submarine cable systems – enabling sub-5ms latency for most domestic traffic.

3. What are the cost benefits of colocation?

Compared to building your own on-prem data center, colocation removes the burden of facilities management, power redundancy, cooling systems, and 24/7 physical security. It also reduces CAPEX and shifts costs to predictable OPEX – especially for mid-to-large scale environments.

4. Is colocation secure enough for sensitive workloads?

Yes – when the data center is built for it. MedOne’s underground facilities are designed to Tier III+ standards, with biometric access controls, multi-layered physical security, redundant systems, and compliance with ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and local data sovereignty regulations.

5. Can colocation support hybrid cloud and multi-cloud strategies?

Absolutely. MedOne offers carrier-neutral interconnection, cross-connects to all public clouds, and direct access to Israel's IIX (Internet Exchange). That means you can seamlessly integrate colocation with private, public, or edge cloud deployments.

6. What kind of uptime can I expect?

MedOne guarantees 99.999% uptime – thanks to fully redundant power, cooling, and network infrastructure. Each data center includes dual power feeds, N+1 generator configurations, and high-availability architecture across every layer.

7. How quickly can I scale inside a colocation facility?

With modular rack and cage configurations, you can expand capacity rapidly without delays in construction or permitting. MedOne’s data centers are designed for scale – from a single rack to private suites and enterprise cages.

8. What about connectivity and bandwidth options?

MedOne is Israel’s most connected data center operator – with on-net presence from all major carriers, ISPs, cloud platforms, and CDNs. Clients benefit from low-latency routing, diverse fiber paths, and flexible bandwidth packages.

9. How does colocation support compliance and data residency?

By keeping your infrastructure and data within Israeli borders, you ensure compliance with local regulations – including data sovereignty laws, sector-specific mandates (finance, healthcare), and global standards like GDPR.

10. What types of organizations use colocation?

Colocation is used by financial institutions, digital health platforms, SaaS providers, hyperscale applications, cloud-native startups, and national infrastructure operators. Any organization that requires high performance, compliance, and control without building its own facility.

Final Thought

Colocation isn’t old-school. It’s a modern infrastructure strategy – with full control, extreme connectivity, and local resiliency. With MedOne, your environment lives in Israel’s most advanced underground data centers – ready for growth, disaster, or your next hybrid cloud evolution.