Market Snapshot
The United States Data Center Market is segmented by hotspot (Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, Northern California, Northern Virginia, Northwest, Phoenix, Salt Lake City), data center size (large, massive, medium, mega, small), tier type (Tier 1 and 2, Tier 3, Tier 4), and absorption (non-utilized, utilized). Key data points observed include IT load capacity for existing and upcoming data centers, current and upcoming hotspots, average mobile data consumption, volume of fiber cable connectivity, existing and upcoming submarine cables, rack space utilization, and the number of data centers by tier.
Market Overview
The United States Data Center Market is experiencing significant growth driven by the increasing adoption of 5G, the rise in data consumption, and the expansion of digital services. Major hotspots such as Northern Virginia, Northern California, and Dallas are witnessing substantial investments in large-scale data centers.
Key Market Trends
- Increase in Smartphone Usage: The rise in smartphone adoption and the rollout of 5G technology are driving demand for data centers to manage and process the growing data traffic.
- Advancements in Network Technology: The phase-out of 2G and 3G networks and the widespread adoption of 4G and 5G are enhancing data speeds and connectivity, leading to increased data center requirements.
- Digital Transformation: The growing digitalization of businesses and services is boosting the need for robust data center infrastructure to handle large volumes of data.
Competitive Landscape
The United States Data Center Market is fragmented, with numerous key players focusing on expanding their facilities and adopting advanced technologies. Strategic partnerships and significant investments are shaping the competitive landscape.
Major Players
- CoreSite (American Tower Corporation): A leading provider of data center solutions, known for its extensive network and high-performance infrastructure.
- Databank Holdings Ltd: Specializes in data center services, offering colocation, cloud, and managed services across multiple locations.
- Digital Realty Trust, Inc.: Provides comprehensive data center solutions, trusted by major cloud providers and enterprises.
- Equinix, Inc.: A global data center operator, offering interconnection and colocation services to a wide range of industries.
- NTT Ltd: Known for its extensive network and innovative data center solutions, catering to various industries’ needs.
Recent Developments
- February 2023: H5 Data Centers announced the expansion of Southern Telecom to its data center in Atlanta, Georgia, enhancing low-latency fiber optic network services.
- December 2022: DigitalBridge Group, Inc. and IFM Investors completed the acquisition of Switch, Inc. for approximately USD 11 billion, including debt repayment.
- October 2022: Flexential announced the availability of three additional data centers in Charlotte, Nashville, and Louisville, increasing its hybrid IT capacity to over 220MW across 40 data centers.