US colocation provider DataBank has announced the completion of its acquisition of the LAS1 data center located at 7185 Pollock Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas data center was previously owned by the Thomas and Mack Development Group. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Enhanced Facility Features
DataBank said the LAS1 data center was recently expanded and now features 36,800 square feet of raised floor space, supports 3.55 MW of critical IT load power, and includes an interconnection hub that provides access to five onsite carriers and fiber built into the facility with redundant entry paths.
The purchase of the LAS1 facility enables DataBank to further its strategy of owning and controlling the real estate beneath its data centers and controlling its future, the company said on Monday.
"DataBank's investment in this property aligns with our strategy of owning the largest edge data center footprint in the US," said DataBank. "By completing this purchase, DataBank is responding to Las Vegas' need for colocation, connectivity, and cloud services, while solidifying our status as a prime location for mission-critical workloads serving the Las Vegas area."
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The Las Vegas market offers an advantageous business environment, including low sales taxes, no state income tax, and a growing entertainment and technology sector, the company said.
