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Michigan Data Center: Secure, Scalable & Connected Solutions

Powering businesses in the Midwest with secure infrastructure and reliable connectivity.

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Data Center

In today's fast-paced business environment, a reliable and high speed network is essential for boosting productivity and reducing costs. Our data center in Michigan provide the connectivity you need to stay online at all times so you can concentrate on your core business without worrying about downtime.
Managing and operating your own data center requires significant time and investment. A smarter alternative is to colocate in a professional Michigan data center a secure, cost effective solution with strong connectivity and trusted infrastructure.

Building
80,000 sq. ft. flagship data center serves as the headquarters and one of Michigan's most advanced facilities. It is a trusted hub for leading enterprises across the state and also hosts the Detroit Internet Exchange, ensuring powerful connectivity and performance.

Security & Compliance
Our data center features multi-factor authentication, electronic badge access points, and continuous video surveillance to maintain strict building security.
All of our facilities are SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 compliant, ensuring your data is safeguarded by an independently audited environment that meets industry benchmarks for privacy, security, and availability. These certifications confirm that our data center operates with strong controls against unauthorized access, maintains accurate and timely system processing, and handles sensitive information responsibly. Such standards are essential for organizations subject to federal regulations and strict compliance requirements.
HIPAA
Our HIPAA-compliant data center helps healthcare providers and related businesses meet regulatory standards, offering robust safeguards for patient information.
PCI-DSS
For institutions managing credit card data, our data center provides the infrastructure and controls required to meet PCI-DSS compliance standards.
SSAE-18
Our data center is SSAE-18 compliant, demonstrating adherence to rigorous controls relevant to financial reporting.

State of the Art Power & Cooling
Our data center delivers 100% power uptime with robust infrastructure and fully redundant systems.
The advanced cooling environment features a hot aisle cold aisle containment system with multiple layers of redundancy to ensure peak efficiency and stability. Cool air is directed precisely where it's needed while hot air is recycled upward, supported by a steady chilled water supply and Kyoto wheels providing both reliability and energy efficiency.
On the power side, the facility is backed by a dedicated 20 MW utility substation and five Caterpillar diesel generators, designed for 2(N+1) redundancy across independent PDUs, panels, transformers, and generators. Flexible deployment options include cabinets, cages, and private suites, with AC/DC configurations from 120V to 208V three-phase and scalable capacity up to 60 kW per rack.

Facility Security
CCTV : Exterior/Interior
CCTV Recorder : Up to 52 Months
Card Access : Multi-Factor Authentication
Access Control : Keypad Access to Site

Environmental Control
Total BTU : 500 Tons/Floor
Cooling Type : Kyoto Wheel & Chilled Water
Redundancy : 2(N+1)

Power
Power Options: 120VAC, 208VAC, 3-Phase, -48VDC
UPS: Toshiba 9000s
Sizes: 500kVA x 8
Redundancy: 2(N+1)
Harmonic Filters: Yes
Battery Type: GNB Lead-Acid
Battery Life at Full Load: 10 Minutes
Generators: Caterpillar Diesel, Kohler Natural Gas
Generator Sizes: 5 x 2MW Cat Diesels & 2 x 1MW Kohler NG
Generator Fuel: Natural Gas; Diesel - Priority Fuel Agreement
Remotely Monitored: Yes

Fire Protection
Type: Dry Pipe Pre-Action Fire Suppression
Number of Zones: 6
Smoke/Heat Detection: VESDA
Remotely Monitored: Yes

Upstream Providers
Lumen AS209 Chicago, IL
Cogent AS174 Southfield, MI
GTT AS3257 Chicago, IL
Hurricane Electric AS6939 Southfield, MI
Lumen AS3356 Southfield, MI
NTT Communications AS2914 Chicago, IL
PCCW Global AS3491 Chicago, IL
Tata Communications AS6453 Ashburn, VA
Arelion AS1299 Southfield, MI
Verizon AS2828 Southfield, MI

Peering Locations
DET-iX Detroit, MI
Equinix Chicago Chicago, IL
Equinix Asburn Asburn, VA

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It would be good to know

Find answers to frequently asked questions about our Southfield, Michigan data center.

Southfield offers exceptional connectivity, robust infrastructure, and proximity to key network providers. As part of the Detroit metro area, it connects directly to major fiber routes and internet exchanges, providing ultra-low latency and strong redundancy for businesses across the Midwest.

Our Southfield facility is fully compliant with SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SSAE-18 standards. It features 24/7 surveillance, electronic badge access, and multi-factor authentication — ensuring the highest level of data security, integrity, and compliance for all clients.

The facility operates with a 20 MW dedicated substation, eight Toshiba UPS units, and multiple Caterpillar and Kohler generators configured for 2(N+1) redundancy. This setup guarantees 100% uptime, uninterrupted power supply, and optimal performance even during utility outages.

Our Southfield data center uses advanced hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment, chilled water systems, and Kyoto Wheel cooling technology. These maintain consistent airflow and temperature with 2(N+1) redundancy — maximizing energy efficiency and ensuring optimal server performance.

We connect with multiple Tier-1 providers including Lumen, Cogent, GTT, Hurricane Electric, Verizon, and Arelion, ensuring redundant routing and low-latency performance. Peering points include DET-iX in Detroit, Equinix Chicago, and Equinix Ashburn, giving our network global reach and resilience.