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Jan 18, 2023

Data Centers Leverage Cooling to Heat Homes

Data center operators, both colos and hyperscalers, are seeing renewed interest in putting the excess heat generated from cooling ...

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Feb 8, 2023

CEBA: Energy Customers Announce Record-High of Nearly 17 GW of Clean Energy in 2022, Despite Policy and Market Challenges

The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) announces the release of its annual Deal Tracker Top 10 list, showcasing the leading en...

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Feb 22, 2023

QTS Introduces Industry-First Intelligent Apps

On February 22, 2023, QTS Data Centers has unveiled three new real-time visualization applications for their Service Delivery Plat...

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Feb 22, 2023

How Smart is Your Data Center?

The term “smart data center” describes data centers deploying new tools and technologies enabling them and their enterprise custom...

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Mar 28, 2023

Major Panel: Where will the on-premise enterprise data center fit into the future of capacity fulfillment?

In 2018, Dave Cappuccio, an analyst at Gartner offered a startling prediction about the then-future of the enterprise data center:...

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Jan 25, 2023

Better Climate Challenge Partners

QTS is committed to integrating environmental sustainability into their business practices because they believe such practices enh...

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Jun 13, 2023

Building faster and bigger in the gigawatt era

QTS on how to deploy data centers for hyperscalers in a grid-constrained world.

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Jun 22, 2023

The CF 20: 2023’s Top Data Center Colocation Providers You Should Know

Blackstone-owned QTS Realty provides data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of ...

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Jul 6, 2023

Top 10 CTOs in the data centre industry

Data Centre Magazine delves into a list of 10 of the best CTOs at the forefront of the data centre industry. Coming in at number 8...

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Aug 28, 2023

Data Centre Top 100 Companies 2023

Data Centre Magazine is the ‘Digital Community’ for the global big data and cloud industry. Data Centre Magazine covers smart Info...

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Sep 21, 2023

QTS Data Centers Establishing First South Carolina Operations in York County

QTS Data Centers (QTS), a leading global provider of colocation data center infrastructure and related services, today announced i...

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Sep 27, 2023

Data Center Coalition Partners with KPWB to Celebrate World Environmental Health Day

Employees from ten data center companies, including Aligned Data Centers, Amazon Web Services, Compass Data Centers, Digital Realt...

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Oct 10, 2023

Hot (and not hot) networking skills

Jeff Sangillo is vice-president of technology engineering and operations for QTS Data Centers. He manages both internal network co...

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Oct 24, 2023

QTS plans four-building data center campus in New Albany, Ohio

Blackstone-owned company joins growing list of developers in Columbus suburb.

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Jan 23, 2024

Transforming Tomorrow Together: Corporations partner with World Vision to achieve sustainability goals

Not content to simply be a premier data center solutions provider, QTS is also positioning itself as a leader in ecological sustai...

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Feb 23, 2024

Square Foot Ministry and many helping hands are bringing Ms. Derryll back to Church Street

Along the way, Trilith Development, QTS Data Centers, Walton Communities Fayetteville, the Fayette County Democratic Party, and th...

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Jan 16, 2019

QTS Announces Mid-Atlantic Network Access Point (NAP) of Virginia

Responding to increasing demand for the lowest latency network access between the US and International markets, QTS, a leading pro...

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Feb 14, 2019

QTS Announces Industry-Leading Ranking for Customer Service and Support

2018 marked the third consecutive year QTS has led the data center industry in NPS. QTS’ score of 75 exceeds NPS scores of compani...

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Mar 6, 2019

QTS Announces Software-Defined Interconnection Service Featuring AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud

QTS today announced availability of QTS Switchboard, one of the industry's first software-defined networking services enabling QTS...

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Mar 18, 2019

QTS Expands Managed Public Cloud Solutions with Microsoft Azure

As the newest member of QTS’ family of managed public cloud solutions, QTS Managed Azure Essential offers tools to monitor environ...

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Apr 29, 2019

QTS Expands International Platform with the Strategic Acquisition of Two Data Centers in the Netherlands

QTS acquired the two data center assets, totaling approximately 30 gross megawatts currently built out, from TCN SIG Telehousing B...

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Apr 30, 2019

OP's QTS makes $44M acquisition in the Netherlands

The acquisition plays into Europe's growing hunger for data center offerings and provides a "platform for future growth internatio...

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May 6, 2019

QTS Launches Hosted Private Cloud Solution with Nutanix AHV Hypervisor

“We are excited to deliver one of the world’s first managed cloud service based on Nutanix AHV Hypervisor proving our customers wi...

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May 23, 2019

QTS Extends Renewable Energy Purchasing Leadership; Signs Agreement to Purchase 100% Renewable Power in Chicago and Piscataway Data Centers

Companies in the commercial and industrial sector account for approximately two thirds of the world’s end-of-use of electricity. S...

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Jul 1, 2019

QTS Applauds Passage of Tax Incentives for Illinois Data Centers

As a leading provider of hybrid colocation and hyperscale data center services in Chicago, QTS has worked closely with the Illinoi...

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Jul 11, 2019

QTS Joins RE100 Affirming its Commitment to Procure 100% of Its Power From Renewable Energy Sources by 2025

QTSntoday announced that it has joined RE100, a global corporate leadership initiative bringing together influential businesses co...

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Jul 31, 2019

QTS Awarded for Global Sustainability Leadership

Data center leader to procure 100% of its power from renewable sources by 2025

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Nov 3, 2019

QTS Announces Expansion of Atlanta-Metro Mega Data Center Campus

Development of adjacent facility announced in conjunction with 12 megawatt lease signed with hyperscale anchor tenant.

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Nov 21, 2019

Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Report Ranks QTS #1 Among Data Centers Globally for ESG Initiatives

GRESB validates, scores and benchmarks ESG performance data, providing business intelligence and engagement tools to investors and...

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Jan 16, 2020

QTS Further Expands Commitment to Carrier Neutrality With the World’s #1 Ranked Global Internet Backbone

Telia Carrier now available in QTS’ Chicago and Miami data centers

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Jan 21, 2020

QTS Named Most Sustainable Company in the Data Center Industry by World Finance Magazine

QTS’ VP of Energy & Sustainability also named to “The Climate 50” – the world’s most influential climate leaders in data cente...

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Feb 5, 2020

QTS Unveils QTS Innovation Lab (QIL)

Dedicated team and resources leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, data visualization and more to facilitate data ce...

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Feb 11, 2020

QTS Service Delivery Platform (SDP) Enables Strong Business Momentum and Efficiencies in 2019

Award-winning API-driven control and automation contributing to customer innovation, usage and sales of QTS data center services

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Mar 10, 2020

QTS Consummates 100% Renewable Energy Purchasing Agreement for its Newly Acquired Groningen Data Center in the Netherlands

Supports the Company’s global commitment to procure 100% of its power from renewable energy sources by 2025

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Mar 25, 2020

QTS Reports Significant Increase in Customer Usage of Service Delivery Platform Driven by the Expanding Remote Workplace

QTS’ differentiated platform enables customers to manage their data center infrastructure remotely through full digitization, meet...

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Mar 30, 2020

QTS Extends Support to Local Communities and Employees in Time of Need

Boosts donations to local food banks in eleven metropolitan

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May 30, 2020

QTS Extends Support to Local Communities and Employees in Time of Need

Boosts donations to local food banks in eleven metropolitan

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Apr 8, 2020

QTS Continues to Build Momentum within Financial Services Sector

QTS’ expanding financial services marketplace, service innovation, proximity to key financial exchanges and 100% renewable energy ...

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May 10, 2020

IEIC Welcomes Uber Technologies as New Founding Member

Jason Black to play key role in advocating global Internet resiliency, capacity diversity, risk mitigation and geo-economic equali...

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May 12, 2020

QTS Certified for NVIDIA DGX Colocation Program

QTS Service Delivery Platform provides NVIDIA customers with fully integrated solution and unprecedented visibility into their com...

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May 12, 2020

Internet Ecosystem Innovation Committee Announces Virtual Summit Series Featuring Industry Luminaries

Dr. Vint Cerf, Google and Dr. Ken Washington, Ford Motor Company to lead series on how COVID-19 amplified need for diversifying, s...

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May 26, 2020

Expanded Partnership with Eurofiber Supports QTS’ European Operations and Services Delivery

QTS data centers and Eurofiber’s DCspine provide highly meshed access and network extending interconnection to cloud, subsea cable...

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May 27, 2020

QTS Announces Fourth Consecutive Year of Industry-Leading Customer Service and Support

2019 Net Promoter Score (NPS) over 80 - highest among data center providers

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Jun 3, 2020

Digital Media Leader Selects QTS for a One Megawatt Hybrid Colocation Solution Supporting its Global Gaming Platform

QTS Chicago mega data center chosen for low-latency, high-density online gaming and connectivity ecosystem

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Jun 8, 2020

QTS Expands Partnership with Duocast in the Netherlands

New point of presence in Eemshaven data center adds to increasing connectivity options for QTS Netherlands customers

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Jun 9, 2020

QTS Launches the New Jersey Network Access Point (NJ NAP)

NJ NAP features a multitude of IP, fiber, and cloud access networks and direct access to 10 transatlantic subsea cables including ...

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Jul 2, 2020

QTS Announces Retirement of General Counsel, Secretary and Vice President Shirley Goza

Matt N. Thomson appointed as General Counsel successor

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Jul 21, 2020

QTS Publishes Second Annual Environmental, Social and Governance Initiatives Report

Data center leader outlines commitment to excellence and reports on progress in corporate sustainability including its goal to pro...

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Aug 13, 2020

QTS Named Most Sustainable Company in the Data Center Industry

World Finance Magazine ranks QTS #1 for the second consecutive year in recognition of its leadership in sustainability initiatives

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Aug 24, 2020

QTS and Bandwidth IG Partner to Establish Atlanta Fiber Connectivity Epicenter in QTS' Atlanta Metro Data Center

Bandwidth IG’s Metro Dark Fiber Rings Solve High Capacity Fiber Requirements with Speed and Scalability

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Sep 9, 2020

QTS Wins Frost & Sullivan Global Visionary Innovation Leadership Award

Recognition based on extensive analysis of the data center infrastructure and operations industry

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Sep 23, 2020

QTS Wins EPA Green Power Leadership Award

Data center sustainability leader builds momentum with prestigious recognition

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Dec 15, 2020

QTS Partners with World Vision to Make Clean Water Accessible to Thousands of Families Globally

QTS commits to providing a minimum of 6,000 people access to clean drinking water and to sponsor select deep well projects on beha...

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Dec 17, 2020

QTS Realty Trust, Inc. Appoints Joan A. Dempsey to Board of Directors

QTS Realty Trust (NYSE: QTS), a leading provider of hybrid colocation and mega scale data center solutions, today announced the ap...

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Jan 13, 2021

QTS appoints Brent Bensten as Chief Technology Officer and Jon Greaves as EVP of Quality Special Operations

QTS continues to expand federal business in response to accelerating growth opportunity including 5+ megawatt lease signing during...

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Jan 27, 2021

QTS Netherlands Adds Tampnet to its Growing Connectivity Ecosystem

The addition of Tampnet to QTS' Eemshaven data center expands its high capacity, low latency network access to millions of consume...

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Feb 3, 2021

QTS Announces Fifth Consecutive Year of Industry-Leading Customer Service and Support

2020 Net Promoter Score (NPS) highest among data center providers and in line with leading brands known for premium customer exper...

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Feb 10, 2021

Differentiation of QTS Service Delivery Platform (SDP) Accelerated in 2020

QTS customers benefited from SDP tailor-made remote management services already in place when the pandemic forced the shift to a r...

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Feb 24, 2021

Telxius Expands Connectivity Capabilities in the QTS Richmond NAP

Global IP network, enhanced transport systems and diverse fiber routes expand Richmond NAP connectivity ecosystem

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Mar 25, 2021

DE-CIX Deploys its Internet Exchange Platform in Four QTS Mega Data Centers

US expansion enhances connectivity options for QTS customers in Chicago, Dallas, Piscataway, NJ and Richmond, VA with the world’s ...

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Apr 8, 2021

Southern Telecom Joins QTS’ Expanding Connectivity Ecosystem in Atlanta

Enterprise, hyperscale and government organizations benefiting from additional dark fiber, expanding space and power capacity, and...

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Apr 22, 2021

QTS Announces Four Additional Data Centers Powered by Renewable Energy

Supports company’s commitment to procure 100% of its data center power from renewable energy sources by 2025

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May 13, 2021

QTS Further Expands its Connectivity Ecosystem with Telia Carrier, the World’s #1 Ranked Global Internet Backbone

Terabit scale transmission gear and core routers now available in QTS’ New Jersey and Texas mega scale data centers

Jun 1, 2021

QTS Unveils “Smart Family” of Data Center Remote Management Solutions

Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Smart Family joins QTS’ Service Delivery Platform expanding QTS’ abil...

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Jun 7, 2021

QTS Realty Trust to Be Acquired by Blackstone Funds in $10 Billion Transaction

QTS Common Stockholders to Receive $78 Per Share in Cash Represents a Premium of 21% to QTS’ Closing Stock Price of $64.49 on June...

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Jun 17, 2021

QTS Publishes Third Annual Environmental, Social and Governance Initiatives Report

Data center leader builds on corporate sustainability milestones including its commitment to procure 100% of its power from renewa...

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Jul 20, 2021

QTS Realty Trust Announces Expiration of “Go-Shop” Period

QTS Realty Trust (NYSE: QTS) (“QTS” or “the Company”) today announced the expiration of the 40 day “go-shop” period pursuant to th...

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Aug 26, 2021

QTS Realty Trust Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Blackstone Funds

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Oct 4, 2021

IEIC Welcomes Executives from Ford Motor Company, NVIDIA & Uber as New Board Members

Athanasios (Sakis) Kitsopanidis (Ford Motor Company), Dr. Jason Black (NVIDIA) and Sarah Keller (Uber) join industry luminaries pr...

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Jan 19, 2022

Tax Allocations of Dividend Distributions

QTS Realty Trust, a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 7 million square feet ...

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Feb 28, 2022

QTS Brings Customers Closer to Their Data with New SDP™ Remote Management Solutions

Artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive capabilities powering API-driven SDP™ now featuring 100% customer adoptio...

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Mar 17, 2022

QTS Signs Agreement with Georgia Power That Adds Nearly 350 Megawatts of New Renewable Energy to the Power Grid in Atlanta

Approximately 90% of power delivered to QTS’ current aggregate data center footprint will be supported by renewable energy sources

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Mar 21, 2022

QTS Announces Deployment of Core AWS Network Infrastructure and Services in Three QTS Mega Data Centers

QTS’ mega data centers expand connectivity ecosystem to create new internet nexus points in major US markets, AWS among those part...

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Mar 28, 2022

QTS Announces Open Internet Exchange (OIX) Data Center Certifications

QTS leads the industry with 12 DC OIX-2 certified data centers across nine markets

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Mar 30, 2022

QTS Announces Shelagh Montgomery as Chief People Officer

Montgomery to lead advancement of QTS’ Powered by People vision and culture

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Jul 19, 2022

QTS Publishes Annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Expands commitment to social responsibility while making strong progress towards goal of procuring 100% of its power from carbon-f...

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Aug 7, 2022

Vint Cerf to Keynote IEIC Global NAP Summit 2.0 Promoting Internet Diversification and Interconnection Ecosystem Development

IEIC, in association with the Henrico Economic Development Authority, QTS, InterGlobix, and DE-CIX, will attract global digital in...

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Dec 15, 2022

QTS Groningen Data Center First to Supply Residual Heat to 10,000 Households, Buildings and Knowledge Institutions

WarmteStad initiative serves as a model for re-purposing data center heat for sustainable living.

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Feb 21, 2023

QTS Service Delivery Platform (SDP™) Adds Industry-First Intelligent Applications

SDP™ customer adoption and increasing levels of digital control contributing to superior customer experience exemplified by NPS sc...

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Jul 21, 2023

QTS Realty Trust Announces Mandatory Conversion of Series A Preferred Units

QTS Realty Trust (“QTS”) today announced the exercise of its right to convert each outstanding 6.50% Series A Cumulative Convertib...

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Jul 25, 2023

QTS Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

Continues commitment to environmental, social and governance responsibility and expanded goal to procure 100% of its power from ca...

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Nov 5, 2023

QTS Acquires Netherlands-based Data Center Management Company Zentrys

Acquisition further builds foundation for QTS’ overall European expansion strategy.

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Nov 8, 2023

QTS Awarded for Championing Veterans and Military Servicemembers

Current and former service members, nearly one-fourth of the company, are a key focus for corporate volunteering, giving, and recr...

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Feb 7, 2024

Closing the Digital Divide: QTS Partners with The Quilt Corporation for Community Empowerment

QTS and Quilt have been working together on the Chicago Area Broadband Initiative (CABI), focused on providing access to and teach...

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Feb 27, 2024

How to keep Atlanta's business boom going? Forge new “Career Pathways” for historically untapped talent

In Atlanta, Career Pathways partnered with QTS Data Centers, a Blackstone portfolio company that is expanding its footprint to mee...

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Mar 29, 2024

Trade & Industry Development Honors 2024 CiCi Award Winners

The 31 award-winning projects involve more than $36 billion in capital investment. The number of direct jobs created exceeds 36,00...

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Jul 12, 2023

Speed-to-Scale Requires Access to Infrastructure

Digital transformation continues its unrelenting march with massive data digitization initiatives in full swing. Artificial intell...

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Jun 5, 2024

Southern Conservation Trust Partners with QTS to Enhance the Fayette Environmental Education Center

The Southern Conservation Trust (SCT), a local nonprofit, partnered with QTS Data Centers, a leading provider of data center solut...

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Jul 4, 2024

Building the sustainable data centre

While water cooling remains a popular method for lowering data centre temperatures, it requires millions of gallons of water each ...

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Jul 30, 2024

Southern Conservation Trust Launches Tree Planting Initiative with QTS as Part of Greater Atlanta Data Center Development Project

The Southern Conservation Trust (SCT) has announced a new partnership with QTS Data Centers, a leading provider of data centers so...

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Aug 19, 2024

QTS Data Centers Announces Support of the Greater Manassas Baseball League for the Second Year in a Row

QTS Data Centers (QTS) today announced it has continued its partnership with the Greater Manassas Baseball League by contributing ...

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Apr 5, 2023

The Effects of AI and ChatGPT in the Workplace and Society

Today we’re talking to David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. We discuss the impacts of AI & ChatGPT, tech layoff...

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Nov 8, 2024

QTS Releases Annual Sustainability Report

Underscores QTS’s commitment to environmental and community stewardship through sustainability initiatives and success-based givin...

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Dec 2, 2024

Chicago planning officials give QTS green light for campus expansion

QTS has been given the initial green light to expand its data center campus in Chicago, Illinois. First reported by Urbanize, Chic...

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Dec 2, 2024

Avangrid and Portland General Electric Collaborate with QTS and Meta to Build 120 MWac Solar Project in Oregon

Developed by Avangrid and now under construction, the Tower Solar project will deliver energy to Portland General Electric’s Green...

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