What is a data center?

A data center is the physical building and infrastructure that supports every part of our digital lives including healthcare, research, banks, schools, streaming, cloud services and AI. Every time you send an email, check your bank balance or ask AI a question, you’re accessing a data center.

How are data center sites selected?

QTS evaluates a range of factors when selecting a location, including access to power, connectivity, a skilled workforce and existing infrastructure that can support a data center.

What does a data center look like, and what steps does QTS take to protect neighborhood views?

We take pride in constructing buildings with aesthetic appeal in the communities where we operate. We ensure our buildings meet local design standards and are committed to minimizing visual impacts on neighboring properties through substantial buffers and setbacks. We incorporate buffer screens to conceal equipment from view and utilize landscaping techniques such as berms to […]