Add up the costs of a communications-based network, hardware, facilities, backup, and staff, and it could amount to millions of dollars. Thorn already has the physical infrastructure in place. Our secure facilities are environmentally controlled to accommodate your servers and equipment and provide a network uptime of 100%. With Thorn, you can acquire a world-class infrastructure without all the expense.
 
To best meet your company's needs, colocation in Thorn's facility is offered three ways:
Single server racks — Accommodates most server sizes
Lockable cabinets — Fully ventilated and available in half or full sizes
Private cages — Custom built to your specifications
 
All colocated servers at Thorn's data center are fed with redundant UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to ensure continuous, reliable electrical power to your equipment. In the event of a total power outage, your network stays up and running, so you're protected against losing valuable data. UPS also safeguards equipment from power surges and power sags so physical damage will not occur. In case of an emergency or the primary UPS fails, our diesel-powered generators will kick in and run indefinitely.
 
The proper environment is crucial for optimum performance, health and longevity of your hardware, servers and equipment. Our colocation facilities are monitored 24/7 for the two most important factors — humidity and temperature. Redundant air conditioning units control the air temperature and humidity levels. In the unlikely event of a fire, a state-of-the-art fire protection/suppression system is in place to prevent loss or damage.
 
Access to Thorn's colocation facility is limited to security personnel, Thorn technicians, and key card holders. To protect your valuable data and equipment, there is video surveillance throughout to monitor secured areas 24 hours a day.
 
To meet your company's network connectivity needs, Thorn offers a variety of Internet speeds and access methods through IP, frame relay, and ATM. For communicating digital information, local access is provided via protected SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking) fiber rings.
For add-on services see:
Managed Services, Security Solutions, ThornScan, Thorn MailScan
Contact a Thorn representative to learn more.