Traditionally, corporations needed to make clear-cut decisions between in-house only infrastructure or some type of outsourced model. Perhaps the hybrid alternative of colocation (combining managed and outsourced strategies) is the best overall technology move. Allowing an outsourcing component provides the flexibility for a more internal focus on innovation while still managing more critical systems. The variety of a hybrid solution provides opportunities for corporations to hand mix their best IT strategy.
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