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Data Center Operator Profiles, Colocation, Global, 2026

Publisher Frost & Sullivan
Published Jan 14, 2026
Length 102 Pages
SKU # MC20763547

Description

Colocation refers to the provision of data center space, racks, power, and network resources for customers in the data center industry. Colocation commonly has two types: wholesale/hyperscale colocation services, which includes extensive data center spaces for customers with high power requirements; and retail colocation services, including small space cage or rack fitment with lower power resources per customer. This research analyzes data center operators in the colocation segment and offers in-depth analysis and insights by profiling each colocation operator on key criteria: investment strategy and philosophy, technology infrastructure approach, geographical presence and regional focus, data center capacity, AI-readiness and AI infrastructure transformation, market position, physical infrastructure strategy and outlook, sustainability, ESG and regulatory focus, and future outlook. Profiled companies are Equinix, Digital Realty, Vantage, Cyrusone, NTT, QTS, China Telecom, EdgeConnex, Switch, STT GDC, Global Switch, GDS Holdings, Cologix, Colt DCS, and Iron Mountain.

Table of Contents

102 Pages
    • Scope of Analysis
    • Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
    • The Strategic Imperative 8TM
    • The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Data Center Industry
    • Equinix
    • Digital Realty Trust
    • Vantage Data Centers
    • CyrusOne (KKR/GIP)
    • NTT Global Data Centers
    • QTS (BLACKSTONE)
    • China Telecom Corporation
    • EdgeConneX
    • Switch
    • STT GDC (ST Telemedia)
    • Global Switch
    • GDS Holdings
    • Cologix
    • Colt DCS
    • Iron Mountain
  • Cross-operator Comparison Table
    • Growth Opportunity 1: AI-Optimized Thermal Platforms for 800W-1500W Racks
    • Growth Opportunity 2: AI-Centric Retrofit Platforms for Constrained EMEA and Mature Metro Markets
    • Growth Opportunity 3: Grid-Interactive Energy Systems and Utility-Aligned Power Blocks
    • Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
    • Next Steps

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