License Model
One Program. Four Tiers. Your Pace.
The GridColo licensing model is built for independent data center operators who want to grow with structure, without giving up ownership or identity. Start where you are and add capabilities as your business evolves.
How It Works
How the Licensing Model Works
Start with Visibility
Every operator begins with a structured marketplace listing. Your facility is presented to qualified buyers using a standardized capability format designed for side-by-side evaluation. You control the response and fulfillment process.
Add Operational Structure
As you grow, you can adopt standardized commercial frameworks, quoting workflows, and tenant-facing operations modules. These tools reduce friction in sales, onboarding, and day-to-day service delivery without replacing your internal processes.
Expand Into Assurance and Support
Operators serving compliance-sensitive or enterprise customers can add structured readiness support, access to domain experts, and centralized monitoring. Each layer is optional and additive, designed to scale with your operating model.
License Types
Choose the tier that fits your operating model
Each tier builds on the one before it. Progress at your own pace as your operations and customer requirements evolve.
GridColo Listed
A structured marketplace listing that puts your facility in front of qualified buyers using a standardized capability format.
Key Capabilities
- Standardized facility and capability profile published to the GridColo marketplace
- Structured presentation of power, cooling, connectivity, and compliance posture
- Buyer-initiated quote-request intake through the marketplace
- Provider-managed response and fulfillment workflow
- Visibility into buyer activity and engagement metrics
- Inclusion in marketplace search and category filtering
Best-Fit Operator Profile
- Operators seeking qualified lead flow without changing their existing sales process
- Facilities with available inventory ready for structured buyer discovery
- Providers evaluating the GridColo ecosystem before deeper integration
Next tier adds: GridColo Integrated capabilities
GridColo Integrated
Everything in Listed, plus standardized commercial workflows and a common operational interface for tenants and site staff.
Key Capabilities
- Standardized MSA structure, service definitions, and service-order format
- Support for provider-specific addenda within the commercial framework
- Workflow-based quoting, order execution, and fulfillment tracking
- GridPass recognized by the facility operator as a valid tenant and site identity credential
- Site Portal workflows for access requests, ticketing, service tracking, and invoicing
- Reduced administrative overhead through structured operational modules
Best-Fit Operator Profile
- Operators ready to adopt a repeatable commercial and operational framework
- Facilities serving multi-tenant environments that benefit from consistent workflows
- Providers looking to reduce deal friction and improve handoffs from sales to delivery
Next tier adds: Powered by GridColo Assured capabilities
Powered by GridColo Assured
Everything in Integrated, plus structured compliance-readiness support and access to domain expertise that helps operators build audit-ready operations.
Key Capabilities
- Compliance-readiness support oriented toward SOC 2 and ISO 27001 objectives
- Controls mapping guidance aligned to recognized frameworks
- Evidence collection workflow design and documentation standards
- Review cadence and remediation tracking support
- Access to operational playbooks for repeatable control execution
- Fractional SME access for design, validation, and governance support
Best-Fit Operator Profile
- Operators serving compliance-sensitive customers in regulated or enterprise segments
- Facilities preparing for formal audit or attestation programs
- Providers that want structured operational maturity support without building it internally
Next tier adds: Powered by GridColo Managed capabilities
Powered by GridColo Managed
Everything in Assured, plus centralized monitoring, escalation coordination, and ongoing operational support delivered as an overlay to your existing team.
Key Capabilities
- 24x7 central NOC monitoring across power, cooling, security, and network systems
- Alert triage and escalation coordination with defined response paths
- Proactive incident awareness and customer-facing communication cadence
- Deeper ongoing operational support and coordination across workstreams
- Performance review cadence and operational health visibility
- Operator retains full site ownership, brand identity, and customer relationships
Best-Fit Operator Profile
- Operators seeking enterprise-grade monitoring without building a 24x7 NOC internally
- Facilities with high-value tenants requiring proactive incident management
- Providers scaling across multiple sites that benefit from centralized coordination
Shared Foundation
What All License Types Have in Common
- Participation in the GridColo marketplace and provider directory
- Use of applicable GridColo branding for your tier level
- Access to program updates, operational guidance, and community resources
- Ability to retain your own brand identity, customer relationships, and operating control
- Clear and documented pathway to progress between tiers as your business evolves
Benefits
Value for operators and customers
For Operators
- Structured buyer discovery and lead intake from day one
- Reduced cost and complexity of building commercial and operational frameworks from scratch
- Access to compliance-readiness support without hiring full-time specialists
- Centralized monitoring and escalation support available as your operations mature
- Proven operational playbooks and governance models designed for data center environments
- Modular adoption model that scales with your business
For Customers
- Consistent evaluation framework across participating providers
- Standardized commercial and service-order structure that simplifies procurement
- Transparent compliance posture and operational readiness at Assured and Managed tiers
- Common tenant identity and site-access workflows through GridPass and Site Portal
- Better visibility into order progress, service requests, and incident status
- Confidence in provider quality backed by a recognized operational standard
How to Progress Between Tiers
Tier progression is driven by your operational readiness and business goals, not by arbitrary timelines. When you are ready to adopt additional capabilities, our team works with you to evaluate your current posture, identify gaps, and define a realistic rollout plan. There is no pressure to move faster than your operations allow, and no penalty for staying at a tier that fits your current model.
Find the Right Starting Point for Your Operation
We'll help you determine the right tier and rollout path based on your current operating model and growth objectives.