Data Center Finance and Investing Environment Improving Steadily

Investment dollars, in the form of debt and equity, are flowing into the data center industry, making it easier for existing and new providers to fund expansions. This wave of capital, particularly at the real estate level, is creating increased competition in key markets, according to experts in data center finance. A few years ago, … Read more

Colorado Data Center Development Approved for $55 Million in Public Finance

On Sept. 28 the Vineyard Data Center Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado, received unanimous approval from the Colorado Springs City Council for $55 million in public funds. The funds will be used for land development for the Vineyards project, including telecommunications infrastructure, utility improvements, and open space to be used for recreation. The complete improvements will … Read more

Data Center Market Trends, As the Office Market Goes, So Goes the Data Center…Sort Of

I’ve never been a believer in the infamous reports of data center supply shortage. In my mind, “data center shortage” is the number one myth in our industry. From where I sit, there’s a shortage in data center planning and operators, not the underlying facilities. Further, it’s far too simplistic to lump all demand and … Read more

Fall Data Center Development – Finance Conference

IMN’s Data Center Finance Conference Announcing IMN’s Data Center Forum on Financing, Investing and Real Estate Development, scheduled for November 9-10 at the Hyatt Century Plaza in Los Angeles. IMN’s Data Center Forum has quickly established itself as the marquee gathering point for the Data Center and Colocation industry.   With 225 attendees represented at … Read more