DataBank has opened its fifth data center in Salt Lake City (SLC5), marking the 20th data center the company has opened in its nine metro markets.
Located on DataBank’s 23-acre Granite Point Campus, SLC5 features its own 66-megawatt N+1 substation, which offers lower costs and scalability needed for ambitious enterprises and hyperscale cloud ventures, according to DataBank.
DataBank noted the Granite Point Campus is located in an area of low natural disaster risk, making it an ideal backup and recovery location for customers looking for an alternative to data centers in Los Angeles or San Francisco.
“DataBank’s expansion in Salt Lake City is further evidence of the city’s growing importance in the data center market,” said Philbert Shih, managing director of structure research. “The region’s accessibility, quality of life, and business-friendly climate are attracting technology companies and talent, making it a legitimate data center location optio