Data center innovation for regulated industries — government, defense, and financial services
QTS is the colocation provider that US federal government agencies and highly regulated enterprises choose when security clearance, compliance certification, and physical security requirements eliminate most data center options. QTS has more FedRAMP-authorized data centers and ITAR-compliant facilities than any other commercial colocation provider — and their CDM (Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation) capabilities meet DHS requirements that competitors simply don't support. If your workload involves government data, classified information processing, or PCI-DSS Tier 1 compliance, QTS is in a class by itself.
QTS Realty Trust (acquired by Blackstone in 2021) operates 30+ data centers across North America and Europe, with a differentiated focus on regulated industries — US federal government, defense contractors, financial services, and healthcare. QTS holds the highest concentration of FedRAMP-authorized, ITAR-compliant, and DoD IL4-capable colocation facilities of any commercial provider. Their 'mega data center' strategy builds large campus facilities (100MW+) in markets including Northern Virginia, Richmond, Chicago, and Atlanta. QTS's Service Delivery Platform (SDP) provides real-time visibility into power, cooling, and security across customer deployments.
Deployment model: Retail colocation, wholesale colocation, hyperscale; government and cleared facility options. Pricing model: Monthly recurring per kW and space; government pricing via GSA Schedule. Typical price range: $95–$185/kW/month retail; GSA Schedule pricing for federal contracts. Pricing is negotiable at volume — Compare Select benchmarks quotes against real transacted deals before you sign.
FedRAMP-authorized facilities and ITAR-compliant data centers — enabling US federal agencies and defense contractors to colocate sensitive workloads in certified environments.
Physical facilities supporting DoD IL2–IL4 workloads — cleared personnel, physical security protocols, and access controls meeting Department of Defense requirements.
Real-time customer portal providing visibility into power consumption, cooling performance, security access logs, and work order status across all QTS deployments.
100–500MW campus developments in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Atlanta — hyperscale capacity with QTS's government and compliance expertise.
100% renewable energy commitment delivered through power purchase agreements (PPAs) and RECs — meeting corporate ESG requirements and state renewable portfolio standards.
Pre-competed government contracting via GSA Schedule 70 — simplified procurement for federal agencies without requiring individual RFP processes for colocation services.
| Alternative | How it compares |
|---|---|
| Equinix | Equinix has more global interconnection; QTS has more US government compliance certifications and cleared facility options |
| CyrusOne | CyrusOne focuses on enterprise and hyperscale; QTS specializes in regulated industries with government-grade compliance |
| Iron Mountain Data Centers | Iron Mountain also serves regulated industries; QTS has larger footprint and broader government compliance certifications |
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