Hivelocity Expands Colocation Services Amid Enterprise Cloud Cost Scrutiny
Event summary
- Hivelocity enhanced its colocation offering on July 17, 2026, targeting enterprises reevaluating infrastructure strategies.
- The company now provides flexible deployments from fractional cabinets to private cages across 13 U.S. data centers.
- Key features include carrier-neutral connectivity, 24/7 engineering support, and compliance-ready facilities.
- Hivelocity introduced the Solution Portability Program to help customers transition infrastructure while preserving existing contracts.
The big picture
Enterprises are reevaluating infrastructure strategies due to rising power and cooling expenses, aging on-premises environments, and scrutiny of public cloud spending. Colocation is becoming an attractive option for IT leaders looking to retain hardware ownership while leveraging enterprise-class facilities and operational expertise. Hivelocity's expanded colocation services aim to meet these evolving needs with flexible deployment options and enhanced customer experience.
What we're watching
- Cost Optimization
- How Hivelocity's colocation services will compete with public cloud providers on long-term cost models.
- Hybrid Strategy Adoption
- Whether enterprises will increasingly adopt hybrid strategies blending bare metal, colocation, edge, and cloud.
- Market Differentiation
- The pace at which Hivelocity can differentiate itself in a crowded colocation market with its enhanced offerings.