US Data Center Colocation Market

This research study on the US Data Center Colocation Market involved extensive secondary sources, directories, IEEE Communication-Efficient: Algorithms and Systems, International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, and paid databases. Primary sources were mainly industry experts from the core and related industries, preferred data center colocation service providers, third-party service providers, consulting service providers, end users, and other commercial enterprises. In-depth interviews were conducted with primary respondents, including key industry participants and subject matter experts, to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information and assess the market’s prospects.

Secondary Research

In the secondary research process, various sources were referred to identify and collect information for this study. Secondary sources included annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of companies; white papers, journals, and certified publications; and articles from recognized authors, directories, and databases. The data was also collected from other secondary sources, such as journals, government websites, blogs, and vendors’ websites. Additionally, the data center colocation spending of various countries was extracted from the respective sources.

Primary Research

In the primary research process, various primary sources from the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information on the market. The primary sources from the supply side included various industry experts, such as Chief Experience Officers (CXOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), and directors specializing in business development, marketing, and data center colocation service providers. It also included key executives from data center colocation vendors, system integrators (SIs), professional service providers, industry associations, and other key opinion leaders.

Market Size Estimation

Multiple approaches were adopted to estimate and forecast the US Data Center Colocation Market. The first approach involved estimating the market size by companies’ revenue generated through the sale of data center colocation services.

The top-down approach prepared an exhaustive list of all the vendors offering products in the US Data Center Colocation Market. The revenue contribution of the market vendors was estimated through annual reports, press releases, funding, investor presentations, paid databases, and primary interviews. Each vendor’s offerings were evaluated based on platform, degree of customization, type, application, end user, and region. The markets were triangulated through primary and secondary research. The primary procedure included extensive interviews for key insights from industry leaders, such as CIOs, CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. The market numbers were further triangulated with the existing MarketsandMarkets’ repository for validation.

In the bottom-up approach, the adoption rate of data center colocation services among different verticals in key countries concerning their regions contributing the most to the market share was identified. For cross-validation, the adoption of data center colocation services among enterprises, along with different use cases for their regions, was identified and extrapolated. Weightage was given to use cases identified in different areas for the market size calculation.

Based on the market numbers, the regional split was determined by primary and secondary sources. The procedure included an analysis of the US Data Center Colocation Market’s regional penetration. Based on secondary research, the regional spending on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), socioeconomic analysis of each country, strategic vendor analysis of major data center colocation providers, and organic and inorganic business development activities of regional and global players were estimated.

Data Triangulation

After determining the overall market size using the market size estimation processes as explained above, the market was split into several segments and subsegments. Data triangulation and market breakup procedures were employed, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment. The overall market size was then used in the top-down procedure to estimate the size of other individual markets via percentage splits of the market segmentation.

Market Definition

The US Data Center Colocation Market refers to the segment where businesses rent space, power, cooling, and connectivity within third-party data center facilities to host their own servers, storage, and networking equipment. Colocation providers offer physical security, redundant power and cooling systems, and access to multiple network carriers, allowing different enterprises to operate in a shared yet secure environment while maintaining control over their infrastructure. This model enables companies to reduce capital expenditures, improve uptime and scalability, and meet compliance requirements more effectively. The market is expanding due to the rising adoption of cloud computing, big data analytics, and IoT, along with a growing emphasis on modular infrastructure and sustainable operations.

Stakeholders

• Data center colocation service providers 
• Hyperscalers & Cloud service providers
• Networking companies
• Information technology (IT) infrastructure providers
• Consultants/Consultancies/Advisory firms
• Component providers
• Telecom service providers
• System integrators (SIs)
• Support and maintenance service providers
• Support service providers
• Third-party providers
• Government organizations and standardization bodies
• Datacenter providers
• Regional associations
• Independent hardware and software vendors
• Value-added resellers and distributors

Report Objectives

• To define, describe, and forecast the US Data Center Colocation Market based on service type, service scale, workload type, organization size, end user, and region
• To forecast the market size of the five major regional segments: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America
• To provide detailed information related to the major factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
• To strategically analyze macro and micro markets concerning growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the overall market
• To analyze industry trends, patents and innovations, and pricing data related to the market
• To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for major players
• To profile key players in the market and comprehensively analyze their market share/ranking and core competencies
• To track and analyze competitive developments, such as mergers & acquisitions, product developments, and partnerships & collaborations in the market

Available Customizations

With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations to meet the company’s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Product Analysis

• The product matrix provides a detailed comparison of each company’s product portfolio.

Geographic Analysis as per Feasibility

• Further breakup of the North American US Data Center Colocation Market
• Further breakup of the European market
• Further breakup of the Asia Pacific market
• Further breakup of the Middle East & Africa market
• Further breakup of the Latin American US Data Center Colocation Market

Company Information

• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five)