Colocation refers to the provision of data center space, racks, power, and network resources for customers in the data center industry. Colocation commonly has two types: wholesale/hyperscale colocation services, which includes extensive data center spaces for customers with high power requirements; and retail colocation services, including small space cage or rack fitment with lower power resources per customer. This research analyzes data center operators in the colocation segment and offers in-depth analysis and insights by profiling each colocation operator on key criteria: investment strategy and philosophy, technology infrastructure approach, geographical presence and regional focus, data center capacity, AI-readiness and AI infrastructure transformation, market position, physical infrastructure strategy and outlook, sustainability, ESG and regulatory focus, and future outlook. Profiled companies are Equinix, Digital Realty, Vantage, Cyrusone, NTT, QTS, China Telecom, EdgeConnex, Switch, STT GDC, Global Switch, GDS Holdings, Cologix, Colt DCS, and Iron Mountain.

Author: Gautham Gnanajothi