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Digital Realty
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About the partner
About Digital Realty
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Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) is one of the largest global data center providers, operating 300+ data centers across 50+ metros in 25+ countries. Following its 2020 acquisition of Interxion and 2023 Mitsubishi/Brookfield Indonesia JV, Digital Realty has scale rivaling Equinix. Their PlatformDIGITAL (Pervasive Data Center Architecture) helps enterprises overcome ‘data gravity’ challenges with localized data center capacity near applications, users, and clouds.
Why teams choose Digital Realty
- 300+ data centers globally (largest by retail + wholesale combined)
- PlatformDIGITAL methodology helps customers manage data gravity
- Strong APAC footprint via 2023 Mitsubishi/Brookfield JV
- Interxion European footprint (post-2020 acquisition)
- High-density AI-ready power & cooling at hyperscale
- DE-CIX hosted internet exchanges
Capabilities we have validated
- 300+ data centers globally
- PlatformDIGITAL Pervasive Data Center Architecture
- High-density (15kW+) AI-ready facilities
- Mitsubishi & Brookfield JV in APAC
- Interxion European footprint
- DE-CIX hosted internet exchanges
Recognition & proof points
- S&P 500 member
- REIT
- Uptime Institute Tier III certified facilities
- Multiple data center industry awards
AI in the offering
High-density / liquid-cooled data hall design focused on AI workloads; NVIDIA DGX-ready colocation; AI-focused metros (Ashburn, Frankfurt, Singapore, Sydney) prioritized for capacity expansion.
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Capabilities
Solutions Delivered by Digital Realty
The outcomes this partner is equipped to deliver — drawn from our vetting record, not their marketing deck.
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Colocation
Digital Realty provides wholesale and retail colocation across 300+ data centers in 50+ metros and 25+ countries, one of the largest global footprints.
Global scale — 300+ data centers across 50+ metros give worldwide colocation reach.
European footprint — The Interxion acquisition adds a strong European colocation presence.
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Hyperscale / Build-to-Suit
Digital Realty delivers hyperscale wholesale and build-to-suit data halls with high-density, AI-ready power and cooling.
AI-ready density — High-density 15kW+ facilities support AI and HPC deployments at hyperscale.
APAC expansion — The Mitsubishi and Brookfield JV strengthens hyperscale capacity in APAC.
Integrates with NVIDIA
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Cross-Connect / Interconnect
Digital Realty offers cross-connects and DE-CIX hosted internet exchanges to interconnect tenants, networks, and clouds within its facilities.
DE-CIX exchanges — Hosted DE-CIX internet exchanges enable rich peering within the footprint.
Dense interconnection — Cross-connects link tenants, carriers, and clouds across a global estate.
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Cloud Connect / Interconnection
Digital Realty's ServiceFabric orchestrates cloud interconnection, helping enterprises place capacity near applications, users, and clouds to address data gravity.
Data gravity solution — PlatformDIGITAL methodology helps customers manage data gravity near clouds and users.
Orchestrated cloud access — ServiceFabric streamlines interconnection to major hyperscalers.
Integrates with AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud
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IaaS / Compute
Digital Realty supports compute-adjacent deployments through PlatformDIGITAL, locating infrastructure near clouds and data sources for enterprise workloads.
Pervasive architecture — PlatformDIGITAL Pervasive Data Center Architecture places compute near applications and data.
Global reach — Capacity across 25+ countries supports distributed workloads.
Integrates with AWSMicrosoft AzureIBM
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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Remote Hands
Digital Realty provides smart hands and remote hands support across its global data center footprint for on-site equipment tasks.
Delivery: Delivered on demand by on-site staff with 24x7 operations.
Global coverage — On-site staff across 50+ metros handle physical tasks without customer travel.
Always-on operations — 24x7 onsite operations support equipment work at any hour.
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Installation & Field Services
Digital Realty supports equipment installation and cross-connect orchestration via ServiceFabric as part of colocation deployment.
Delivery: Project-based installation coordinated with onsite operations teams.
ServiceFabric orchestration — Cross-connect orchestration via ServiceFabric speeds interconnection setup.
Global teams — Field teams across 25+ countries support deployments worldwide.
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24/7 Monitoring
Digital Realty runs 24x7 onsite operations that monitor facility infrastructure across its global estate.
Delivery: Delivered continuously from 24x7 onsite operations teams.
Around-the-clock ops — 24x7 onsite operations monitor facilities continuously across metros.
High-density ready — Operations support AI-ready high-density power and cooling environments.
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Customer Success
Digital Realty supports customers through the PlatformDIGITAL Marketplace and account teams to help them manage data gravity and grow across the platform.
Delivery: Delivered through account teams and the PlatformDIGITAL Marketplace.
Marketplace access — The PlatformDIGITAL Marketplace connects customers to partners and services.
Data gravity guidance — Account teams apply PlatformDIGITAL methodology to address data gravity challenges.
Proof
Results with this partner
Documented outcomes from real engagements — not testimonial vibes.
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Resources
Documents & collateral
Datasheets, spec sheets, case studies and pricing references collected while vetting Digital Realty — 5 documents.
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