Data center, hybrid cloud and managed services provider QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (
QTS) has acquired a data center in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. QTS, which has headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas, United States, offers a “fully integrated technology services platform” which provides scalable solutions to a range of industries and US federal government agencies. The company “owns, operates or manages more than 5 million square feet of data center space” and has a 1,000-strong customer base in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. It purchased the 260,000-square- foot data center from the Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC).
QTS’ latest data center offers around 80,000 square feet of raised floor and is the company’s second “mega data center” facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Irving area. The carrier-neutral facility connects with 12 carriers and offers 8 gross megawatt of power. QTS’ acquisition of the facility enhances its ability to serve companies in the region’s financial services, healthcare and technology sectors. The cost of the deal is reported to have been around $50 million.
“Our success in one of the nation’s largest Tier 1 markets is a testament to the value our customers are seeing in our fully integrated platform,” explained QTS’ Chairman and CEO, Chad Williams. “We are excited about our ability to quickly expand and meet the growing needs of current and new customers in another state-of-the-art facility.”
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