Co-location
TNS can facilitate relocating client equipment to our world class data center facility equipped with uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), backup generators, climate controls, redundant network connectivity and 24 x 365 monitoring and security. A high-availability, fully redundant switched fabric network delivers N+1 reliability. TNS co-location experts work with the client to determine the amount of physical space and bandwidth their IT environment requires currently, as well as what may be warranted by business growth. Scalable facilities include secure cabinets, network racks, enclosed cages customizable in size, or available private suites. Each solution incorporates locked and secure access to equipment, scalable internet access, and a host of redundancy options.
Furthermore, we offer a managed co-location solution, whereas TNS provides a fully managed environment, operated and controlled by our experienced associates. When combining this with our Managed Services, the client can benefit from a fully hosted and proactively managed outsourced solution.
Facility Information
Through our partnership with Cervalis, TNS offers two state-of-the art Internet Data Centers (IDC) located in Connecticut and New York. Cervalis maintains world class facilities and offers the highest standards with respect to security (physical and network), power supply, cooling systems, fire protection/suppression, etc. The co-location facilities retain SAS70 Type II and TruSecure certifications.
SAS70
Statement on Auditing Standards, known as SAS70 Type II is a stringent auditing standard for service companies that verifies secure, reliable and effective operating environments and proper controls for High Availability IT and internet operations. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SAS70 Type II audit includes comprehensive reviews and tests of facility infrastructure including power, physical and electronic security measures, backup and recovery procedures, customer setup, network security, maintenance procedures, infrastructure change management, environmental safeguards, communications, customer service, management and user controls and insurance coverage. It is now one of the most widely recognized auditing standards for service companies.
TruSecure
The TruSecure Service Provider security assurance certification is the de facto standard for secure IT (Information Technology) and internet operations. To achieve this certification the facility must assess its risk management strategy with regards to its operation environment in the following categories: Privacy, electronic threats and vulnerabilities, malicious code, physical security, human factors, and downtime issues.
The goal of the TruSecure Risk Management Program is to verify and implement effective security controls at every point within the facility network infrastructure, and then check them on an ongoing basis to ensure they are continuously met. Evaluation procedures under the TruSecure program include:
- Repeated external/internal network scanning of the critical devices
- Network configuration reviews
- Onsite inspections of physical environment, including susceptibility to theft, and perimeter physical defenses, such as gates, locks, surveillance devices and alarms
- Reviews of information security policies and procedures
