Case Study: Hill Ward Henderson achieves $250,000 in savings and enhanced disaster resilience with Cologix

Hill Ward Henderson evaluated the top five data centers in Central Florida, opting for a colocation solution that resulted in $250,000 in savings

Hill Ward Henderson, an internationally recognized law firm in Tampa Bay, needed a trustworthy colocation partner after being disappointed by a reseller-managed data center relationship. The firm evaluated the top five Central Florida facilities seeking a storm-proof, above-sea-level site with robust backup generators, enterprise fire suppression, business continuity space and dense carrier fiber, and selected a colocation solution at Cologix’s Lakeland data center.

Cologix delivered a purpose-built (2013) category‑5 hurricane‑rated facility 246 feet above sea level, outside the flood plain, with secondary roof protection, truly isolated A/B power, extensive backup generators and dedicated business continuity space and carrier access. The move to Cologix Lakeland cut costs by approximately $250,000 over 60 months, improved system performance and remote access (boosting attorney billable hours), and provided a simpler, more reliable contract and service experience, outperforming other Central Florida providers across multiple criteria.

Hill Ward Henderson

Clint VanWinkle

Director of Information Technology