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A Colocation Configurator and LIR Services were born
This week we launched two upgrades that make it easier to build serious infrastructure with PlanetNode: a Colocation Configurator and LIR Services.
Colocation Configurator
Colocation is straightforward, but requests often aren’t. Space, power, ports, access, cross-connects, delivery windows, BGP intent—if those details arrive in fragments, the offer cycle slows down.
Our new Colocation Configurator fixes that. You can assemble a complete colocation request in seconds, in a format that gives us everything we need to respond quickly with a concrete proposal and a realistic delivery plan. Fewer back-and-forth emails, fewer assumptions, faster execution.
Why colocation still matters in 2026
Not because it’s “coming back,” but because it’s the foundation many teams already rely on—just not always at the scale they should.
If you need control over performance, cost, routing, security boundaries, and lifecycle planning, colocation remains one of the cleanest options. You own the hardware and the platform design, while the data center provides professional power, cooling, and connectivity. That combination is what lets you build a private cloud that’s actually engineered for production, not just diagrammed.
It never really is the physical rack that is the problem. It’s design and operations: redundancy, networking, automation, monitoring, clean processes, and day-2 support.
That’s exactly where PlanetNode helps: qualitative colocation with support from our skilled engineers, so you can successfully build and run your own private cloud. We can have you run your own infrastructure, but have us be your back-up engineering team when you need assistance.
LIR Services
Since this year, PlanetNode also offers LIR Services. If you want to become more independent in routing and addressing, we can sponsor and support RIPE resources such as an ASN and Provider Independent IPv6 space, and help with transfers under sponsorship.
If you’re planning colocation or want to take the next step towards routing independence, start with the configurator and read more about LIR Services on our website.