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Data Centers & Colocation

Comprehensive domain data on data center operators, colocation facilities, and interconnection providers enabling the physical infrastructure of digital business.

Colocation Services

Rack, cage, and suite space for customer equipment with power, cooling, and connectivity.

Interconnection

Cross-connects, internet exchanges, and peering services connecting networks and clouds.

Hyperscale Facilities

Massive-scale data centers purpose-built for cloud providers and large enterprises.

The Data Center Market

Data centers form the physical foundation of the digital economy, housing the servers, storage, and networking equipment that power everything from cloud services to enterprise applications. Despite the shift to cloud computing, demand for data center capacity continues growing as digital transformation accelerates across industries and AI workloads require massive compute infrastructure.

The market includes global operators like Equinix and Digital Realty with facilities worldwide, regional providers serving specific markets, and hyperscale developers building for cloud providers' insatiable capacity needs. Edge data centers are emerging to support latency-sensitive applications, extending the ecosystem beyond traditional hub locations.

Facility Types

Retail colocation serves enterprises needing partial cabinets through private suites, offering flexibility and carrier-neutral connectivity. Wholesale data centers provide powered shell space or turnkey facilities for larger deployments. Build-to-suit projects customize facilities for specific customer requirements, particularly hyperscale deployments.

Interconnection has become a critical differentiator, with leading facilities functioning as network hubs where enterprises can directly connect to cloud providers, carriers, and partners. Internet exchanges, cloud on-ramps, and dense ecosystems of networks create value beyond basic power and space, enabling the digital connections that drive modern business.

Power Density

High-density deployments supporting AI and HPC workloads requiring significant power per rack.

Sustainability

Renewable energy, efficient cooling, and carbon neutrality commitments addressing ESG requirements.

Physical Security

Biometric access, 24/7 monitoring, and compliance certifications protecting critical infrastructure.

4,800+
Facilities Tracked
$340B
Market Value
35GW
Global IT Load
12%
Annual Growth

Service Categories

Retail Colocation

Flexible space from single cabinets to private cages with shared infrastructure and carrier options.

Wholesale Space

Large-scale deployments with dedicated power and cooling for enterprises and cloud providers.

Network Services

Cross-connects, internet exchanges, and direct cloud connectivity within facilities.

Remote Hands

On-site technical support for equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Edge Data Centers

Smaller facilities positioned close to end users for low-latency applications.

Disaster Recovery

Secondary site hosting for business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.

Available Data Points

Facility Locations
Total Capacity
Power Density
Tier Certification
Network Carriers
Cloud On-Ramps
Compliance Certs
PUE Rating
Renewable Energy
Contract Terms
Pricing Models
SLA Terms

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