Digital Realty’s acquisition of DuPont Fabros creates a cloud colossus with 26 million SF of data center space, and a dominant market position in the two hottest markets: Northern Virginia and Chicago.
DuPont Fabros Lands Massive Hyperscale Leases
Developer DuPontFabros Technology (DFT) has just signed its largest deal yet, pre-leasing 28.8 megawatts of data center space across two major markets.
Microsoft Deals Drive Blockbuster Year for Data Center Leasing
Massive deals by Microsoft drove a 25 percent increase in data center leasing activity from 2015, making 2016 a blockbuster year for wholesale providers, according to a new report, which says 2017 may see a continuation of cloud-driven growth.
Digital Realty Doubles Down in Chicago With Cermak Annex
Digital Realty is doubling down in the Windy City, confirming long-rumored plans for a major expansion adjacent to its huge 350 East Cermak data center campus in downtown Chicago.
Chicago Data Center Market
The Chicago data center market appears poised for growth. Leasing was strong during 2015, with net absorption of 27 MW of capacity. This robust leasing has prompted new construction, with up to 200 MW of additional capacity planned for coming years. There are several new players entering the Chicago market, while incumbent providers are adding space to accommodate future demand.
New Data Centers Position Suburban Chicago for Cloud Growth
The Suburban Chicago data center market is seeing an influx of new providers and supply, which positions the region for growth in the accelerating cloud computing arms race.
T5 Expands Into Chicago, Acquires Forsythe Facility
T5 Data Centers has acquired a large facility in Elk Grove Village from Forsythe Data Centers, which will continue in place as the anchor tenant.
Chicago: A Tale of Two Data Center Markets
Chicago is one of the nation’s premier markets for data center services, and home to 1.85 million square feet of data center space. The Chicago data center market has two distinct sub-markets, one in Downtown Chicago and another in the western suburbs.
Report: Digital Realty Expanding in Chicago Suburbs
Digital Realty has acquired a former Motorola headquarters building in Franklin, Park, Illinois, according to local media. The deal positions Digital Realty for growth in the Suburban Chicago market, where cloud players are actively leasing data center space.
QTS Realty Brings its Mega-Scale Model to Chicago
QTS Realty has become the master of the Internet-scale data center retrofit. It is now bringing this model to the Chicago market, which has been one of the most supply-constrained markets in the U.S.
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