DataBank MSP1 West Twin Cities Data Center, located at 7700 France Ave S, Edina, MN, USA, offers a robust colocation solution with 26,240 square feet of raised floor space. This facility provides access to 1.35 MW of power and is strategically situated within 50 miles of 24 other data center locations. It holds numerous key industry certifications, including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Type 2, SSAE-18, SOC 1 Type 2, HITECH, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and SOC 2 Type 1, ensuring high standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence.
Minneapolis, Minnesota’s economic powerhouse, is a vibrant hub for scientific research, healthcare, and finance, home to numerous Fortune 500 companies including United Health Group, Target, Best Buy, Supervalu, and 3M. This city boasts a high standard of living, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and is the base for the Minnesota Technology Center. To meet the increasing demand for compute resources in the region, DataBank has strategically established four data centers across Minneapolis, ensuring geographic diversity for its clients. Leveraging Minnesota’s cold climate, these facilities utilize highly efficient cooling systems that provide free cooling for nine months of the year. Furthermore, Minneapolis’s favorable geography significantly reduces the risk of natural disasters, making it a secure choice for colocation of mission-critical workloads. One of these advanced facilities, DataBank’s MSP1 West Twin Cities data center, is ideally situated in Edina, MN, within the bustling Technology Business District. This state-of-the-art facility offers redundant cooling systems, robust fiber connectivity to multiple service providers, and cost-effective power solutions, making it an excellent location for businesses seeking a resilient disaster recovery solution in the central United States.