COLOGIX INC
providers ,” says van Rooyen . “ This choice provides them with cost savings and scalability and the peace of mind knowing that if their strategy changes suddenly , they can switch providers as simply as changing a cross connect .”
Columbus 3 The true value in Cologix ’ s data centre facilities lies in the interconnection and access to that ecosystem , as it enables customers to access substantially lower switching costs and a greater choice of providers .
Cologix operates in markets that van Rooyen considers as “ alternatives ” to the largest Tier I markets . Instead of New York City , Chicago and Miami , Cologix hosts facilities in New Jersey , Minneapolis , Columbus and Jacksonville . For example , Columbus is a key , rapidly expanding market for Cologix , as the company has two large existing data centres there and is currently building a third – Columbus 3 .
At 160,000-SQF , housing four 20,000 sq ft halls with a capability of 20MW , Columbus 3 will be the most significant facility in Cologix ’ s current portfolio and the largest and most advanced multi-
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