In our final piece on North American and Global Data center trends over the past few years, we are going to cover the growth of retail colocation space in North America and Europe. In addition, we are going to chat about a whopping data center statistic coming out of New York City.
Retail Colocation Growth in North America and Europe
Of all the cities across North America and Europe, no city has shown greater colocation growth than Seattle. Since 2011, Seattle has shown an average growth of +28%. The growth makes sense. With more and more tech companies moving to the Seattle area, the city is constantly investing in data center solutions to lower IT costs and streamline needed IT solutions.
Coming right behind Seattle is Paris. With an average growth rate of +25% since 2011, Paris has shown staggering colocation growth. Like Seattle, the growth can be attributed to the rise in tech companies within the Paris Metro area.
After Paris, the following North American and European cities have shown the most colocation growth since 2011:
- Dallas, +24%
- Toronto, +21%
- Moscow, +18%
- Zurich, +17%
- Frankfurt, +16%
- Houston, +14%
Of all the cities in the world who utilize colocation services, none compare to New York City.
New York City Data Center Energy Consumption and Cost
With multiple tech companies calling New York City and the greater metropolitan area home, it should come as no surprise that Big Apple data centers consume a stunning 12.33 million kilowatt hours per day, at an average daily cost of $1.64 million.
You read that right. New York City data centers consume 12.33 million kilowatt hours per day, at an average daily cost of $1.64 million.
This wraps up our look at global and North American trends since 2011. To reread part one of this series, click here. To reread part two of this series, click here.