Data center campus acquisition in Richmond and campus extension in Manassas significantly strengthens Iron Mountain’s global data center portfolio, to support continued customer demand
Iron Mountain a global leader in information management services, has acquired two data center development sites in Virginia – adding significant planned capacity to support its rapid growth in the data center market.
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These latest acquisitions bring more than 100 acres to Iron Mountain’s data center development portfolio, and add an estimated 350+ megawatts (MW) of planned future capacity – taking the company’s total data center capacity to in excess of 1.2 gigawatts (GW) globally when fully developed.
Iron Mountain’s acquisition of a 66-acre development site in Richmond, VA will enable it to build a new data center campus with more than 200 MW of expected capacity. The company’s acquisition of a 40-acre development site in Manassas, VA enables two planned new data center buildings at its further expanded Manassas campus, offering an estimated 150 MW of additional capacity. This acquisition includes the planned development of an electricity substation to ensure continued uninterrupted power supply across the Manassas campus.
These development site acquisitions strengthen Iron Mountain’s existing data center presence in Virginia. Already well positioned, Iron Mountain is now adding to its previous local capacity, which consisted of an 142-acre campus in Manassas offering over 2 million square feet of energy-efficient space.
Virginia continues to be a top destination for hyperscale data centers, with strong demand for capacity in areas with a reliable power supply. Leveraging investment by energy providers to modernize transmission and distribution infrastructure, and a close partnership with local economic development authorities, Iron Mountain’s commitment to Virginia offers its customers secure, sustainable data centers that meet strict government regulations, all while benefiting from smart property tax savings.
Mark Kidd, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Asset Lifecycle Management and Data Centers, Iron Mountain, said: “The Commonwealth of Virginia has abundant infrastructure, a highly skilled workforce, strong fiber connectivity, and is a pro-business community – making it an ideal location to support our commitment to investing in high-growth markets that help drive our expansion strategy. As a leading data center provider, we’re excited to offer further critical capacity to our retail and hyperscale customers where and when they need it most.”
Key Facts:
- With over 200 MW of expected capacity, Iron Mountain’s new Richmond campus will be perfectly suited for highly regulated customers, thanks to its rigorous compliance program, which will encompass: HIPAA, FISMA High, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, SOC2/3, and more.
- The new Richmond campus will be situated at the White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County, a unique business park with more than 2,200 acres for technology and data center campuses. Richmond has a robust power and network infrastructure, positioned along the I64 and I95 corridors, connecting to Northern Virginia and the subsea fiber cable landings in Virginia Beach.
- The 40-acre development site in Manassas is planned for two new data center buildings comprising an estimated total of 150 MW additional capacity to Iron Mountain’s existing Virginia campus. This development plan includes a new electricity substation to ensure continued uninterrupted power supply across the campus.
- Iron Mountain is a global data center leader, trusted by some of the world’s largest and most regulated organizations. With this land acquisition, Iron Mountain’s global data center footprint now has 25+ facilities (including planned development) across three continents, providing tailored, sustainable, secure, carrier and cloud-neutral colocation solutions.
- Iron Mountain data centers are powered by 100% renewable energy, utilizing techniques such as natural cooling and water recycling within its portfolio to minimize energy consumption. This commitment to sustainability enables customers to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their environmental goals.
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