# Gcore Colocation > Overview of Gcore Colocation - place customer hardware in facilities certified at Tier II and above across 29 global locations with DDoS protection and on-site support. - [Colocation](https://docs.gcore.com/colocation/overview.md): Overview of Gcore Colocation - place customer hardware in facilities certified at Tier II and above across 29 global locations with DDoS protection and on-site support. - [Service requests](https://docs.gcore.com/colocation/service-requests.md): Submit Colocation service requests for data center access, parcel reception, equipment operations, dispatch, and LOA, with Standard and High priority options. - [Smart Hands](https://docs.gcore.com/colocation/smart-hands.md): Overview of Gcore Colocation Smart Hands - on-site technical support with Standard and High priority levels, response commitments, and per-location billing. - [Connectivity](https://docs.gcore.com/colocation/connectivity.md): Overview of Gcore Colocation connectivity services - Direct Internet Access, Cross-Connects, and Leased Lines for internet access and private networking.