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TierPoint
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About the partner
About TierPoint
IT Made Simple. Outcomes Made Possible.
TierPoint is a leading US-headquartered managed services and data center provider operating 40+ data centers across 30 US markets with a strong presence in mid-tier metros. Their portfolio combines colocation, managed cloud (TierPoint Cloud + multi-cloud), disaster recovery (DRaaS), and managed IT services. Owned by Macquarie Asset Management since 2023. Active investment in AI/HPC-ready data centers and migration services.
Why teams choose TierPoint
- 40+ data centers across 30 US markets
- Mid-tier metro focus (cost-advantaged vs. Tier 1)
- Strong managed services + colocation combination
- Owned by Macquarie Asset Management (long-term capital)
- Active AI/HPC-ready data hall investments
Capabilities we have validated
- 40+ data centers in 30 US markets
- TierPoint Cloud private/public/hybrid
- Macquarie Asset Management ownership
- Strong DRaaS practice
- AI/HPC-ready expansion
Recognition & proof points
- Named Telarus Top Supplier for Cloud & Managed Services (2025) — the second consecutive year receiving the honor at the Telarus Partner Summit
- operates Uptime Institute Tier III-certified data centers across 20+ U.S. markets
- frequently profiled by DatacenterDynamics for its nationwide colocation / hybrid-IT platform.
AI in the offering
AI/HPC-ready infrastructure: standard and high-density (GPU-intensive) colocation with advanced cooling options (including direct-to-chip) for AI/ML and HPC workloads; named AI infrastructure customers include Groq. AI positioning is infrastructure enablement (AI-ready data halls) rather than a native AI software platform.
Profile maintained by Rubber Duck Technology research from primary sources and partner collateral · Last verified Sep 8, 2026 · High confidence · Verified multi-source.
Capabilities
Solutions Delivered by TierPoint
The outcomes this partner is equipped to deliver — drawn from our vetting record, not their marketing deck.
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Colocation
TierPoint offers wholesale and retail colocation across 40+ data centers in 30 US markets, with a focus on cost-advantaged mid-tier metros.
Broad US footprint — 40+ data centers across 30 US markets place capacity close to mid-tier metro demand.
Cost-advantaged metros — A mid-tier metro focus offers cost advantages versus Tier 1 markets.
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Private Cloud
TierPoint Cloud provides private, public, and hybrid cloud options backed by its own data center estate and managed services teams.
Managed plus colo — Combining managed services with colocation lets customers run private cloud alongside owned infrastructure.
Long-term backing — Macquarie Asset Management ownership provides long-term capital for platform investment.
Integrates with VMware
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Hybrid / Multi-Cloud
TierPoint connects its colocation and private cloud to hyperscalers via Cloud Connect, supporting hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
Direct cloud on-ramps — Private connections to AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle enable low-latency hybrid workloads.
Single provider — Colocation, cloud, and connectivity come from one provider for simpler hybrid operations.
Integrates with AWS Direct ConnectAzure ExpressRouteGoogle Cloud Interconnect
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Disaster Recovery (DRaaS)
TierPoint operates a strong DRaaS practice that replicates and recovers customer workloads across its geographically diverse data center footprint.
Geographic diversity — 40+ data centers across 30 markets support recovery sites distant from primary locations.
Established practice — A mature DRaaS practice pairs recovery with TierPoint's managed services.
Integrates with ZertoVeeam
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Managed IT Services
TierPoint pairs colocation and cloud with managed IT services and a 24/7 NOC, giving customers a combined infrastructure and operations partner.
Managed plus infrastructure — Combining managed services with colocation and cloud reduces the number of vendors customers manage.
AI/HPC-ready — Active AI/HPC-ready data hall investment supports higher-density future workloads.
Integrates with CiscoFortinet
Delivery
How We Deliver
Engagement & delivery models we have validated with this partner — where the slide deck ends and the actual work begins.
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Managed Cloud Services
TierPoint manages private, public, and hybrid cloud environments on TierPoint Cloud and across hyperscalers for customers.
Delivery: Fully managed by TierPoint operations teams with 24/7 support.
Colo plus cloud — Managed cloud combines with colocation for hybrid environments under one provider.
Stable ownership — Macquarie Asset Management backing supports sustained service investment.
Integrates with AWS Direct ConnectAzure ExpressRoute
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Remote Hands
TierPoint provides smart hands and remote hands support across its 40+ data centers for on-site equipment tasks.
Delivery: Delivered on demand by on-site staff at each facility.
Wide coverage — On-site staff across 30 US markets handle physical tasks without customer travel.
Colo-integrated — Remote hands complement TierPoint's colocation footprint for hands-on support.
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Installation & Field Services
TierPoint supports equipment installation and cross-connect provisioning within its data centers as part of colocation onboarding.
Delivery: Project-based installation work coordinated with data center operations.
Interconnect ready — Cross-connect and cloud connect provisioning speeds customer deployment.
Local teams — Field teams across markets reduce reliance on customer travel for installs.
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24/7 Monitoring
TierPoint runs a 24/7 NOC that monitors customer infrastructure and managed services around the clock.
Delivery: Delivered continuously from TierPoint's 24/7 NOC.
Always-on coverage — A 24/7 NOC monitors infrastructure continuously across the data center footprint.
Combined operations — Monitoring pairs with managed services and colocation for unified operations.
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Migration Services
TierPoint helps customers migrate workloads into its colocation, private cloud, and hybrid environments.
Delivery: Delivered as project-based migration engagements led by TierPoint teams.
Active investment — Ongoing investment in migration services supports moves to AI/HPC-ready facilities.
Destination flexibility — Workloads can land in colocation, private cloud, or hybrid cloud as needed.
Integrates with VMware
Proof
Results with this partner
Documented outcomes from real engagements — not testimonial vibes.
TierPoint · Technology & Software
Groq scales AI inference with TierPoint high-density colocation
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TierPoint · Transportation & Logistics
US cargo airline moves SQL to Azure with TierPoint cloud migration
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Documents & collateral
Datasheets, spec sheets, case studies and pricing references collected while vetting TierPoint — 5 documents.
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