Colocation for America’s Largest Family-Owned Department Store Chain
America’s Largest Family-Owned Department Store Chain Features a High Traffic Website, has 49 Stores, Serves 7 States, and has a Single Colocation Provider.
With 49 department stores in seven states as well as a thriving online business, Boscov’s IT infrastructure and networking requirements are significant. Finding the right mix of services and vendors to is critical to their success. In this case study Boscov’s CIO Kevin Eberhart talks about how their challenging data center and interconnection needs have been met over the past decade by utilizing colocation services with Direct LTx.
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“The Direct LTx facility has a rich history, and as a young technologist, I took classes here for professional certifications. The building has ‘great bones’ thanks to the quality construction overseen by the utility company. That solid foundation has been enhanced by Direct LTx’s significant investment in electrical and mechanical infrastructure, along with upgrading the facility to include a dozen unique fiber options.
“The 49 Boscov’s stores are networked back to the data center. We utilize three unique telecom providers for different functions, and all have multiple paths in and out of the data center. The performance, latency, and stability all meet the demanding requirements of a thriving department store chain.