Colocation Collaboration: Building a Data Center Together

In the summer of 2012, Emmanuel College and Massachusetts College of Art and Design, both members of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium, consolidated their data centers in a shared facility outside of Boston. The project increased the reliability of their infrastructure while reducing long-term costs. This presentation will describe the project, how it has benefited all three organizations, and how other small colleges can learn from their experience to build strong intercollegiate relationships.