Employee Spotlight – Keith Doucette, Global Care and Impact Manager
Name: Keith DoucetteTitle: Global Care and Impact Manager What inspired you to choose QTS for your SkillBridge experience, and how did our mission, culture and purpose resonate with you from day one? I first heard about QTS at the inaugural Stop Soldier Suicide Golf Invitational through friends and fellow Army veterans Darrian Winston and […]
More Than a Provider: What Federal Agencies Should Expect From a Data Center Partner
More Than a Provider: What Federal Agencies Should Expect From a Data Center Partner When a federal agency entrusts its most sensitive workloads to a data center, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Mission assurance. Risk reduction. Compliance that holds up under the closest scrutiny. These aren’t boxes to check. They are the foundation of public […]
Meet the Interns Shaping What’s Next
Name: Hansel AkrongTitle & School: PLC Software and Automation Intern – Kennesaw State University What led you to apply for a QTS internship? I applied for a QTS internship because I’m aware of the growing need for data centers and try to keep up with news in AI. QTS stood out as one of the companies that actively participates in outreach with […]
Employee Spotlight – Aaron Miyashiro, Critical Operations Technician I
Name: Aaron MiyashiroTitle: Critical Operations Technician I 1. Tell us about your role at QTS. As a Critical Operations Technician, I help keep our data center running safely and efficiently. I monitor critical systems, perform inspections, support maintenance activities and respond to issues to ensure reliable operations. 2. What branch of the military […]
Do Data Centers Use a Lot of Water?
Written by Megan Hofmeyer, Director of Sustainability at QTS Key Facts About Data Center Water Use Closed-loop cooling systems do not require ongoing water for cooling once operational A one-time initial water charge is required and remains in the system for the life of the asset Ongoing water use is primarily for standard office needs […]
Employee Spotlight – Brandon Sauls, Security Operations and Intelligence Analyst
Name: Brandon Sauls Title: Security Operations and Intelligence Analyst 1. What inspired you to choose QTS for your SkillBridge experience, and how did our mission, culture, and purpose resonate with you from day one? I chose QTS because I wanted to transition into a company where my military experience, leadership background and security […]
Are Data Centers Raising Electricity Costs? What the Data Shows
There’s a growing narrative that data centers are driving rising electricity costs. While this can be a compelling narrative, it is simply not what the facts show. The data tells a much different story: an independent review found no evidence that data centers are driving increases in residential electricity costs under current rate structures. In fact, we are seeing the opposite. States with strong data […]
Serving Those Who Served: QTS Supports Honor Flight in Cedar Rapids
At QTS, our commitment to service extends far beyond infrastructure. Recently, we had the opportunity to help support a regional Honor Flight recognizing American’s military veterans. On May 12, five QTS employees served as volunteer “Guardians” on the 59th Eastern Iowa Honor Flight out of Cedar Rapids. With a group of around 200 veterans and volunteers, honorees flew to Washington, D.C., for a […]
Employee Spotlight – Thomas Lee, Senior Vice President of Global Environmental, Health and Safety
Name: Thomas Lee Title: Senior Vice President of Global Environmental Health and Safety 1. What does a day in your role look like? No two days look the same in my role, which is one of the things I enjoy most. A typical day is a mix of connecting with people, solving challenges, […]