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™.

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.

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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

Colocation hosting in 55+ global data centers near major trading venues. Dedicated or shared rack space with PicoNet™ connectivity, PTP timing, SOC II compliance, and 24/7 Intellihands support.

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.

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