Hybrid colocation reduces enterprise infrastructure OpEx by 30-40%
DataBank
· April 15, 2026
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DataBank announces guidance and solutions to optimize enterprise infrastructure OpEx through hybrid colocation, claiming 30-40% cost reductions and offering a 5-phase implementation roadmap and 75+ nationwide facilities.
- Main announcement / offering: DataBank positions its Data Center Evolved™ platform and DataBank Portal to deliver predictable, transparent pricing, no egress fees, and hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect to AWS/Azure/Google Cloud). It cites representative cost comparisons (e.g., cloud example monthly $126,064 vs. colocation monthly $90,000) and case-study outcomes (Healthcare SaaS: $8.5M → $5.2M Year 1, 39% reduction).
- Background and implementation details: The guide provides a 5-phase roadmap (Assessment Weeks 1-4; Design Weeks 5-8; Procurement Weeks 9-12; Migration Weeks 13-24; Optimization ongoing), sample TCO math (Cloud-only 3-year total $34.7M vs Hybrid $22.1M, $12.6M savings), and concrete line-item costs (e.g., m5.4xlarge at $0.768/hour, data egress $0.08-$0.12/GB, 500TB storage $50,000/month).