Partner profile
QTS
Powering the World's Most Important Digital Workloads
Founded 2003 · Overland Park, Kansas · 1,001-5,000 employees · Private, VC/PE backed
Partnership Overview
Who QTS is built for
Hyperscalers (AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, etc.), AI/GPU compute companies, Fortune 1000 enterprises, federal government agencies (FedRAMP), and major telecom carriers.
QTS Data Centers (a Blackstone portfolio company) is one of the largest US data center operators delivering hyperscale colocation, AI-ready GPU-dense facilities, and cloud connectivity to hyperscalers and Fortune 1000 enterprises. With 30+ data center campuses across major US metros (Ashburn, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, Richmond, Manassas, etc.) plus the Netherlands, QTS operates over 9 million square feet of data center space with extensive direct cloud on-ramps. Taken private by Blackstone in 2021 for $10B, QTS continues massive capacity expansion focused on hyperscale and AI workloads.
- VerifiedJul 8, 2026 · high confidence
- 5solutions across 2 categories
- 23 yrsin business, since 2003
- 1,001-5,000employees
Why teams pick QTS
- Largest privately-held data center operator (Blackstone-owned)
- Hyperscale + enterprise dual focus
- Major Ashburn (NoVA) presence
- AI-ready power-dense facilities
- FedRAMP Authorized for federal
- Massive expansion underway
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Get matched insteadRecognition & proof points
- Blackstone $10B acquisition (2021)Proof point
Forbes Most Innovative GrowthProof point · Forbes
FedRAMP authorizationCertification · FedRAMP
Uptime Institute Tier III/IV certificationsCertification · Uptime Institute
Notable clients
Vendor-reported- MHMajor hyperscalers
- FAFederal agencies
- F1Fortune 1000 enterprises
Our Solutions
Rubber Duck solutions through QTS
From first evaluation to day-to-day operations, Rubber Duck Technology helps you get full value from QTS' Cloud Migration & Modernization and Data Center & Colocation solutions. We fit them to the systems you already run, remove overlap, and give you a clear view of how they perform, so your team can move faster with fewer surprises.
Cloud Migration & Modernization
Hybrid / Multi-Cloud
QTS supports hybrid and multi-cloud architectures by pairing colocation with direct on-ramps to multiple hyperscale clouds.
- Colo-to-cloud bridge Colocation paired with direct on-ramps enables hybrid deployments across clouds.
- Hyperscaler-grade Infrastructure built for hyperscalers underpins enterprise multi-cloud strategies.
AWS
Azure
Oracle CloudData Center & Colocation
Colocation
QTS delivers both hyperscale and enterprise colocation across 30+ data center campuses spanning major US metros, with a notable Ashburn/Northern Virginia presence and over 9 million square feet of space.
- Hyperscale + enterprise A dual focus serves both hyperscalers and Fortune 1000 enterprise colocation needs.
- Massive footprint Operates 9M+ sq ft across 30+ campuses with a major Ashburn/NoVA presence.
- Blackstone-backed As the largest privately held operator, QTS is funding massive capacity expansion.
Cross-Connect / Interconnect
QTS provides cross-connect and interconnection services within its facilities to link customers to networks, clouds, and each other.
- Dense interconnection Cross-connects link customers to networks and clouds across a large multi-metro footprint.
- Cloud on-ramps Extensive direct cloud on-ramps connect to major hyperscale providers.
AWSAzure
Google CloudHyperscale / Build-to-Suit
QTS delivers hyperscale and build-to-suit data centers with AI-ready, power-dense facilities for hyperscalers and large enterprises.
- AI-ready density GPU/AI-ready, power-dense facilities are built for the most demanding workloads.
- Liquid cooling-ready Facilities are engineered to support liquid cooling for high-density AI compute.
NVIDIACloud Connect / Interconnection
QTS offers cloud connectivity with direct on-ramps to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud from its data center campuses.
- Direct cloud on-ramps Extensive direct on-ramps connect customers to all major public clouds.
- Multi-cloud reach Connectivity spans AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle from one operator.
AWSAzureGoogle CloudOracle CloudHow QTS delivers
24/7 NOC, remote hands services, dedicated customer success teams for hyperscalers and enterprise tier (vendor-reported)
Services in detail
- Architecture & DesignDelivered as build-to-suit engagements tailored to each customer's capacity and power requirements.
- Installation & Field ServicesDelivered on-site by data center field teams across QTS campuses.
- 24/7 MonitoringDelivered continuously from QTS operations across its facility footprint.
- Remote HandsDelivered by on-site data center technicians on request.
- Network Operations Center (NOC)Delivered as continuous operations management across the QTS facility footprint.
Automate/AI, built in · Integrates 3rd-party AI. Strategic AI-ready infrastructure provider; provides GPU-dense, liquid-cooled data centers for AI workloads.
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