Data Center Operator Profiles, Colocation, Global, 2026

Description

AI/HPC Workloads Are Driving Transformational Growth

Colocation refers to the provision of data center space, racks, power, and network resources for customers in the data center industry. Colocation commonly has two types: wholesale/hyperscale colocation services, which includes extensive data center spaces for customers with high power requirements; and retail colocation services, including small space cage or rack fitment with lower power resources per customer.

This research analyzes data center operators in the colocation segment and offers in-depth analysis and insights by profiling each colocation operator on key criteria: investment strategy and philosophy, technology infrastructure approach, geographical presence and regional focus, data center capacity, AI-readiness and AI infrastructure transformation, market position, physical infrastructure strategy and outlook, sustainability, ESG and regulatory focus, and future outlook. Profiled companies are Equinix, Digital Realty, Vantage, Cyrusone, NTT, QTS, China Telecom, EdgeConnex, Switch, STT GDC, Global Switch, GDS Holdings, Cologix, Colt DCS, and Iron Mountain.

Product Code: M1G8-27

Research Scope

Scope of Analysis

Growth Environment: Transformation in the Data Center Industry

Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8(TM)
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Data Center Industry

Data Center Operator Profiles, Colocation

1. Equinix
2. Digital Realty Trust
3. Vantage Data Centers
4. CyrusOne (KKR/GIP)
5. NTT Global Data Centers
6. QTS (BLACKSTONE)
7. China Telecom Corporation
8. EdgeConneX
9. Switch
10. STT GDC (ST Telemedia)
11. Global Switch
12. GDS Holdings
13. Cologix
14. Colt DCS
15. Iron Mountain
Cross-operator Comparison Table

Growth Opportunity Universe in Colocation

Growth Opportunity 1: AI-Optimized Thermal Platforms for 800W-1500W Racks
Growth Opportunity 2: AI-Centric Retrofit Platforms for Constrained EMEA and Mature Metro Markets
Growth Opportunity 3: Grid-Interactive Energy Systems and Utility-Aligned Power Blocks

Appendix & Next Steps

Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
Legal Disclaimer

Elements Covered in Each Company Profile

Overview
Investment Strategy & Philosophy
Technology Infrastructure Approach
Geographic Presence & Regional Focus
Data Center Capacity
AI-Readiness & AI Infrastructure Transformation
Market Position
Physical Infrastructure Strategy & Outlook
Sustainability, ESG & Regulatory Focus
Future Outlook