--- title: "Colocation Hosting | 55+ Global Data Centers | Pico" description: "Colocation Hosting places your trading infrastructure in dedicated or shared rack space across 55+ global data centers, physically close to the exchange matching engines. Every rack connects directly to PicoNet™ for access to 900+ exchange and venue products, with PTP timing and 24/7 Intellihands support included." source: https://www.pico.net/products/market-services/infrastructure/colocation-hosting/ markdown_url: https://www.pico.net/products/market-services/infrastructure/colocation-hosting.md --- # Colocation Hosting Dedicated or shared rack space in 55+ global data centers near major trading venues, connected to PicoNet™ for ultra-low latency market access. - 55+ data centers across Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific - Dedicated or shared hosting models with flexible configurations - Direct PicoNet™ connectivity to 900+ exchange and venue products - SOC II compliant with 24/7 global Intellihands support ## What is colocation hosting for trading? Colocation hosting places trading infrastructure in data centers physically near exchange matching engines to minimize network latency. Pico provides dedicated or shared rack space in 55+ global data centers with direct PicoNet™ connectivity, PTP timing services, managed infrastructure options, and 24/7 support, eliminating upfront data center build costs and accelerating time-to-market. ## Choose your hosting model ### Dedicated infrastructure Exclusive rack with dedicated network components, fully customizable to your power and security needs. ### Shared infrastructure Cost-effective shared rack space with Pico's standard low-latency Top of Rack configuration. ### Device management Pico builds, configures, monitors, and manages your servers, offloading setup and maintenance. ### PicoNet™ connectivity Access 900+ exchange and venue products via PicoNet™'s ultra-low latency global network from your colocated rack. ## Common use cases (and what you'll achieve) ### Minimize latency to exchanges - Co-locate near exchange matching engines for sub-microsecond tick-to-trade latency - Direct PicoNet™ connectivity eliminates intermediate network hops ### Eliminate upfront data center costs - Avoid capital expenditure for data center buildout - Pay for rack space as operating expense with flexible terms ### Rapid time-to-market - Deploy infrastructure in days or weeks rather than months - Pre-provisioned rack space and automated build processes ### Global footprint expansion - Establish presence in 55+ data centers without managing individual facility relationships - Consistent standards and compliance across all locations ### Simplified connectivity - Access all trading venues via PicoNet™ from a single rack - Eliminate procuring individual exchange cross-connects ## Dedicated vs. shared colocation hosting ### Dedicated Infrastructure - Exclusive rack procured for you only - Dedicated ToR and management switches with full redundancy - Power density, smart PDUs, security compliance tailored to requirements - Best for: large deployments, specific power/cooling needs, security isolation ### Shared Infrastructure - Shared Pico hosting environment with standard configuration - Arista low-latency ToR switch (10G aggregation and routing) - 2x 10Gbps trading ports, 2x 1Gbps management ports, 400W power - Best for: cost-effective deployments, standard configs, rapid deployment ### Both Options Include - Direct PicoNet™ connectivity to 900+ exchange and venue products - SOC II compliance and 24/7 Intellihands support - PTP timing services and optional Device Management ## Why colocate with Pico Pico colocation combines proximity to exchanges, managed infrastructure, and global operational excellence in a single vendor relationship. ### Speed to market Live in days or weeks, not months. Pre-provisioned rack space and automated deployment processes via Device Management. ### Cost effectiveness No upfront data center construction costs. Leverage Pico's economies of scale with flexible lease terms (monthly, annual). ### Operational excellence SOC II compliant facilities with 24/7 global Intellihands teams and consistent standards across all 55+ data centers. ### Infrastructure integration Seamless PicoNet™ connectivity to 900+ exchange and venue products, PTP/PPS timing, optional Device Management, and Infrastructure Analytics monitoring. ## Colocation Hosting FAQs ### What is the difference between dedicated and shared colocation? Dedicated gives you an exclusive rack with dedicated network equipment customized to your specifications. Shared provides cost-effective rack space in Pico's standard configuration with shared Top of Rack switches. Both include PicoNet™ connectivity and 24/7 support. ### How quickly can I get infrastructure live in a Pico colocation facility? Typically days to weeks depending on hardware procurement and configuration complexity. Pico's automated deployment processes via Device Management significantly accelerate time-to-market vs. traditional colocation. ### Can Pico manage my colocated servers? Yes. Device Management services include hardware build, OS configuration, monitoring, patching, and ongoing maintenance. You can choose hardware-only build or full lifecycle management. ### What network connectivity is included with colocation? All colocated racks connect directly to PicoNet™ for access to 900+ exchange and venue products. Additional connectivity options include dedicated venue access, internet egress, and custom network buildouts. ### Do I need to be in the same data center as an exchange to trade there? No. While co-locating near exchanges minimizes latency, you can access any venue via PicoNet™ from any Pico data center. Remote access adds minimal latency due to PicoNet™'s optimized routes. ### What power and cooling densities can Pico support? Dedicated infrastructure supports custom power densities based on data center capabilities. Shared infrastructure provides 400W standard with expansion available. Contact Pico for high-density requirements. ### Is colocation available for disaster recovery? Yes. Many clients use geographically diverse Pico data centers for DR. Infrastructure can be deployed in standby mode with rapid failover capabilities via PicoNet™. ## Deploy infrastructure near the markets that matter Talk to a Pico infrastructure specialist about your colocation requirements, data center locations, hosting model (dedicated vs. shared), and whether Device Management services fit your operational model.