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Cloud and colocation are conflated
IaaS supplies configurable compute and storage resources while colocation houses customer equipment. The responsibilities differ.
IT / Cloud and data centre services
GEO for cloud providers and data centres in AI recommendations
Businesses choosing cloud infrastructure assess available resources, availability, data placement and contractual responsibility. Those choosing colocation assess a facility, power and connectivity. I measure which providers AI recommends for these separate scenarios and verify the evidence behind those recommendations.
- Separate IaaS, colocation, backup and migration intents
- Evidence for actual facilities, SLAs, awards and infrastructure
- Clear boundaries for availability, security and data locations
Selection barriers
Why 'reliable Tier III cloud' is an incomplete claim
A cloud service and a physical facility are different subjects of verification. A design award must not be described as certification of an operational building.
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Tier claims lack exact scope
A Tier Certification of Design Documents is not equivalent to a Certification of Constructed Facility. Check facility and award type before making claims.
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Service levels omit exceptions
Availability depends on the measurement definition, scope, maintenance rules and responsibility model. A promise of zero downtime is not supported by marketing alone.
Buyer intents
Infrastructure buyer questions that matter for AI recommendations
Segment by workload, contractual model, geography and provider role. The baseline uses stable prompts for comparable future measurements.
| Business question | Evidence needed | GEO improvement |
|---|---|---|
| Which cloud fits a retailer with seasonal load spikes? | Service model, resource scaling, network, redundancy, SLA limits | Document actual resource and load capabilities |
| Where can we colocate equipment near Moscow? | Facility details, power, access, network, physical security and terms | Facility-specific, comparable technical specifications |
| Who can offer a disaster recovery site? | Distinct fault domains, tested recovery methods and contractually defined RPO/RTO | Separate backups from tested recovery services |
| Which provider can place our data in a required jurisdiction? | Exact locations, subcontractors, contract and documented operational limits | Accurate geographic and contractual facts rather than broad compliance claims |
Verifiable facts
Evidence for cloud and data centre supplier selection
NIST SP 800-145 defines cloud service models including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Uptime Institute publishes awards for specific facilities and distinguishes design from constructed-facility certifications. Neither source establishes the characteristics of an unnamed vendor.
- Actual service models and capabilities: IaaS, managed cloud, equipment rental and colocation, with responsibilities
- Facilities, addresses, networks, zones, relevant Tier awards and their verified scope
- Contractual availability, maintenance, access controls, geographic limitations and recovery responsibilities
GAEO's technical B2B methodology supports the evaluation approach. The MethodLab website performance case does not prove a GEO outcome for a cloud or colocation business.
Methods and sources
Scope of work
A practical GEO programme for infrastructure providers
Start from actual shortlists in AI answers and improve the source evidence relevant to technical procurement.
Map workloads and service needs
Separate cloud resources, servers, colocation, backups, DR, migration and location-related questions.
Audit factual claims
Review SLAs, exact facility awards, service boundaries, supported resources and public documentation.
Create useful technical evidence
Specify pages for services, facilities, migration, FAQ and sector publications with verified details.
Recheck recommendations
Compare equivalent prompts and BMR and inspect incorrect claims and cited sources.
Current pricing
Audit and monthly GEO plans for this specialization
Three published monthly plans use the same GAEO prices across sectors. Final scope follows the baseline and project requirements.
Monthly serviceGEO promotion
from RUB 79,900/monthI lead the strategy; your team implements website and content specifications.
GEO promotion
from RUB 79,900/month
I lead the strategy; your team implements website and content specifications.
- From 50 prompts and 5 AI platforms
- Intent map and website specifications
- Expert content briefs
- Distribution, links and reputation
- Monthly reporting
- Prepayment for the current month
Monthly serviceGEO + content
from RUB 99,900/monthI study your product, create the content and organize publication.
GEO + content
from RUB 99,900/month
I study your product, create the content and organize publication.
- All core GEO promotion activities
- From 50 prompts and 5 AI platforms
- Expert content creation
- Publication and distribution
- I implement website changes or provide specifications
- Prepayment for the current month
Monthly serviceGEO with financial guarantees
from RUB 114,900/monthContractual BMR targets: baseline +5 / +10 / +15 percentage points in months 1 / 2 / 3.
GEO with financial guarantees
from RUB 114,900/month
Contractual BMR targets: baseline +5 / +10 / +15 percentage points in months 1 / 2 / 3.
- From 50 prompts and 5 AI platforms
- I implement and improve the website, and create content
- BMR targets: baseline +5 / +10 / +15 pp
- 50% fixed + 50% bonus at the target BMR
- Comparable measurements and monthly reporting
Start with a free mini-audit or a full GEO audit. A monthly plan includes 50 prompts and 5 AI platforms; broader scope is calculated separately.
FAQ
Questions about the service
Can a company claim Tier III for every facility?
Only if the relevant award and its scope are verified for every named facility. Design and constructed facility awards differ.
How is IaaS different from colocation in GEO?
Cloud questions target on-demand service capabilities and management, while colocation questions target physical site characteristics and contracts.
Can a provider guarantee 100% uptime?
The public terms must match the actual contracted service level, measurement and exceptions. Generic zero-downtime promises are not substantiated.
Does every data centre require a separate landing page?
Only where its verified facilities, service terms or geography justify distinct information. Avoid duplicating generic pages.
How much does cloud provider GEO cost?
GAEO's standard audit and monthly plans apply, with project scope depending on products, locations and prompts.
Responsible specialist
Alexey Yakovlev
Independent GEO/AEO specialist with business experience since 2008. I personally carry out the diagnostic and build an industry-specific plan, separating verified sources from assumptions.
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