The trusted name in records management — now delivering secure colocation for regulated enterprises
Iron Mountain built a $5 billion business on one proposition: secure physical storage for the world's most sensitive records. Now they've applied that same trusted-storage brand and physical security expertise to data center colocation — targeting regulated enterprises, financial institutions, government agencies, and healthcare organizations that need colocation from a vendor whose core competency is protecting sensitive information. For CISOs who need to defend colocation vendor selection to a board of directors, Iron Mountain's 70-year track record in secure physical infrastructure is a compelling answer.
Iron Mountain Data Centers (IMDC) is the data center division of Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), one of the world's largest records management and information storage companies. IMDC operates 30+ data centers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, leveraging Iron Mountain's brand trust in secure information management to serve regulated industries. IMDC targets financial services, healthcare, government, and insurance enterprises with colocation, managed services, and cloud connectivity — backed by Iron Mountain's $500M+ annual investment in data center expansion. A key differentiator is their ability to offer co-location alongside physical records management in some markets — unified information lifecycle management from a single trusted vendor.
Deployment model: Retail colocation (cabinet/cage/suite); managed services and cloud connectivity. Pricing model: Monthly recurring per cabinet/kW; managed services priced separately. Typical price range: $900–$2,500/cabinet/month; volume discounts for multi-site contracts. Pricing is negotiable at volume — Compare Select benchmarks quotes against real transacted deals before you sign.
70+ years of secure physical storage translates to data center security that includes biometric access, mantrap entry systems, 24/7 armed security in some facilities, and comprehensive CCTV.
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS Level 1, HIPAA compliance documentation, and FedRAMP-eligible facilities — comprehensive compliance for regulated industry requirements.
Some Iron Mountain markets offer colocation alongside physical records management — unified vendor relationship for organizations managing both physical and digital information assets.
Data centers across North America, Europe, Singapore, and India — global colocation presence for multinational enterprises requiring consistent standards across regions.
AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and Google Cloud Interconnect available at major Iron Mountain facilities — cloud on-ramp without requiring a secondary colocation provider.
Remote hands, smart hands, managed OS, backup, and disaster recovery services delivered from Iron Mountain data centers — colocation with managed infrastructure overlay.
| Alternative | How it compares |
|---|---|
| QTS Data Centers | QTS has stronger government/defense compliance (FedRAMP, ITAR, DoD IL); Iron Mountain has stronger brand trust in regulated enterprise and financial services |
| Equinix | Equinix has superior interconnection ecosystem; Iron Mountain has stronger compliance pedigree for regulated industries |
| Flexential | Flexential serves mid-market with managed services; Iron Mountain targets larger regulated enterprises prioritizing compliance and vendor trust |
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