In Short:
US colocation provider DataBank has acquired the LAS1 data center in Las Vegas. The facility includes 36,800 square feet of raised floor space, 3.55 MW of critical IT load power, and an interconnection hub. DataBank’s investment in owning the real estate beneath its data centers aligns with their strategy. The purchase aims to meet the demand for colocation, connectivity, and cloud services in the growing Las Vegas market.
US colocation provider DataBank has completed the acquisition of the LAS1 data center located at 7185 Pollock Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada. The data center was previously owned by the Thomas and Mack Development Group. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Enhanced Facility Features
DataBank stated that the LAS1 data center has recently been expanded to offer 36,800 square feet of raised floor space, supporting 3.55 MW of critical IT load power. Additionally, it includes an interconnection hub providing access to five onsite carriers and fiber built into the facility with redundant entry paths.
The acquisition of the LAS1 facility aligns with DataBank‘s strategy of owning and controlling the real estate beneath its data centers to secure its future. The company mentioned on Monday that, “DataBank’s investment in this property is in line with our goal of having the largest edge data center footprint in the US. This purchase allows us to meet the demand for colocation, connectivity, and cloud services in Las Vegas while cementing our position as a prime location for mission-critical workloads serving the area.”
DataBank also highlighted the favorable business environment in the Las Vegas market, which includes low sales taxes, no state income tax, and a growing entertainment and technology sector.
