Overview
Sharktech is a smaller provider compared to the two above, but for a specific audience, it is a name that keeps coming up. Founded in 2003 and operating its own data centers in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, and Amsterdam, Sharktech focuses on DDoS-protected infrastructure. Their colocation offerings include 1Gbps to 40Gbps unmetered bandwidth, and they bundle 60Gbps of DDoS protection by default, upgradeable to much higher levels.This makes them a good fit for gaming, streaming, and other traffic-heavy workloads that attract attacks. They are also more approachable than the hyperscale providers when it comes to smaller deployments. You do not need to be a Fortune 500 company to get a rack or a half-rack, and their team is known for being responsive. Pricing is transparent and published online, which is not always the case in this industry.
If your priority is defense and bandwidth rather than global interconnection, Sharktech is worth shortlisting.
