What is a Data Center?

A data center is a building that stores and manages large amounts of digital data. Data centers are essential for businesses, governments, and organizations that rely on technology to operate and communicate. A well-managed and responsible data center can bring several benefits to the local community.  

What is a Data Center? 

Data centers in daily life

You benefit from data centers every time you use your cell phone, use a credit card, use the cloud, scroll social media, visit websites, use GPS and more.

All forms of digital payments such as credit cards, online banking and more all require a data center. More than 200 financial services firms, including three of the world's largest banks and dozens of publicly traded financial firms all colocate their critical IT systems in our data centers.

Whether it's a short video or entire series, streaming services require the use of a data center to bring entertainment to our homes. Modern solutions like colocation ensure that data storage, management and content distribution is a top priority to accommodate the increasing digital demands.

The social media platforms that connect us to the world wouldn't exist without data centers. These platforms require data centers to store and manage the vast amounts of user data that is generated from every day use and often require their own data center campuses or lease space in third-party data centers.

Online gaming and competitive e-sports are all made possible through data centers. These gaming services require high-speed internet connections and low-latency networks to provide a smooth and responsive gaming experience. Gaming companies build and operate their own data centers or lease space in third-party data centers to provide the necessary infrastructure to support online gaming services.

Irving, TX and Las Colinas, the city's business hub, is home to a dozen Fortune 1000 companies with critical requirements for innovative, secure, scalable data solutions. We are fortunate to have QTS as a community partner that's providing the essential infrastructure metrics that are helping to make these global leaders of industry successful. 

Beth Bowman, IOM, CCE, President and CEO Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, Irving Economic Development Partnership

Partnering with QTS Data Centers has been a win, win, WIN! The biggest win has been for the families in developing countries who now have access to sustainable clean water. With 6 water points funded in 2022 alone, QTS is significantly contributing to World Vision’s goal of bringing clean water to everyone, everywhere we work by 2030. QTS is not only fully committed to success-based giving, they are also passionate about it, so when QTS succeeds, the world succeeds!

Jennifer Hawley Sr. Director Corporate Engagement | World Vision US
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QTS is dedicated to serving our community. Our company and employees donate time, support and resources to help improve lives. We are committed to improving communities and changing lives.

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We are proud to partner with the most influential sustainability organizations who are working to make a difference in the world for current and future generations.

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