The number and the size of individual data center providers globally are increasing every year as businesses recognize their need to take advantage of the services they provide. Here is a review of some of the biggest data center providers in the world and why they are considered the largest. If your business is looking for a reliable data center that is large enough to meet your needs and yet small enough to take the time to tailor a services package to your particular needs, contact Digital Service Consultants (DSC) today.
Six of the Largest Data Center Providers Globally
The following is a listing of 6 of the largest data center providers in the world, both wholesale and retail providers, as well as the percentage of the market share that each currently hold.
Global Switch – Wholesale Colocation Data Center Provider

Global Switch owns and operates 11 world-class data center locations across Europe and Asia-Pacific. These include Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney. They are renowned for their “resilient power and cooling, robust security, sophisticated monitoring systems as well as connectivity, cloud and managed services.” All of their European data centers are Tier 1 markets and are flexible large-scale facilities designed to meet the highly connected and expanded digital market of today.
Market share – 7.7%
CyrusOne – Wholesale Colocation Data Center Provider

CyrusOne operates over 40 data center worldwide. They provide service to nearly half of the Fortune 20 customers and over 190 of the Fortune 1000 customers. Their strong growth over the last 16 years has ranked them as the third-largest data center provider in the United States. They own more than 40 enterprise-class facilities in three continents and they offer over “4 million square feet of net rentable square footage (NRSF).” CyrusOne is committed to giving their customers 100% satisfaction, 100% of the time, that is why they give their employees extensive training from the top consumer companies such as the Ritz Carlton and Zappos.
Market share – 4.3%
China Telecom – Wholesale & Retail Colocation Data Center Provider

China Telecom is one of the largest state-owned telecommunication companies in China. It ranks 132nd among the Fortune Global 500 companies. It has the world’s largest broadband Internet network and a leading-edge mobile network. They have an extensive global IDC network with over “400 IDCs located in major centers in Mainland China and in key overseas markets.” China Telecom is committed to simplifying Hybrid IT management in order to meet the needs of existing and future networks in China.
Market share – 4.3%
China Unicom – Retail Colocation Data Center Provider

China Unicom was one of the Fortune Global 500 companies for many consecutive years and is ranked as “241st in the Fortune Global 500 for 2017.” They are committed to being the creator of smart living for its customers and to improving the quality of products and services provided to meet their clients’ needs. China Unicom’s telecommunication network covers China and connects to the world.
Market share – 4.3%
Telehouse (KDDI) – Retail Colocation Data Center Provider

Telehouse has the world’s largest open Peering Exchange Network. They operate more than 48 data center locations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. They bring together more than 3,000 business partners such as “Carriers, Mobile and Content providers, Enterprises and Financial services companies.” Telehouse has leveraged their 25 years in technology to anticipate the future needs of their customers and thereby have developed new, more efficient and secure technologies that will make a big difference in the coming years.
Market share – 3.3%
NTT Communications – Retail Colocation Data Center Provider

NTT Communications has built and currently operates some of the most advanced information and communications technology (ICT) facilities for the top markets worldwide. They have subsidiaries and offices in over 110 regions/cities and connecting networks in more than 190 countries/regions. They also power data centers in over 20 countries/regions. Their flexible, scalable and highly reliable data centers offer the high-quality services their customers look for.
Market share – 2.1%
The Largest Data Center Is Not Always the Best for Every Business
Just because a data center is one of the largest in the world doesn’t mean that it will suit every business. There are many reasons why your business may be better suited to work with a smaller, more local center.
They May Not Have a Location Close Enough to You: Location is very important when it comes to data centers. You want to choose a data center that is close enough to your main office so that travel there does not take too much of your valuable time, but far enough away so that it won’t be affected by the same natural disasters or power outages.
They May Only Want to Deal with Large Corporations: Larger data centers may not be interested in providing space for smaller companies; they may require a minimum amount that you need to rent, and this can be much larger than you actually need.
They May Not Want to Take the Time to Personalize a Package that Is Right for You: A smaller data center is more likely to be willing to take the time to get to know you and your business and help you determine exactly what type of services you actually need so that you aren’t paying for something that you don’t need.
For a Data Center that Meets Your Needs – Choose Digital Services Consultants
Digital Services Consultants isn’t one of the largest Data center providers in the world, however, their expertise and years of experience in the IT industry makes them an excellent alternative solution. Digital Services Consultants is a premier data center located just outside of Atlanta, Georgia that offers you the best information services possible.
We provide a full range of internet- related services including cloud backup, system monitoring, software hosting, dedicated email, website development and implementation, web hosting, e-commerce, security, and a variety of related products and services. We also provide network support for Linus, Microsoft server and workstation platforms, Fortinet firewalls, and Cisco Systems. DSC has been a trusted name in the IT industry in Atlanta for more than 30 years. Contact us today for all of your internet-related requirements.
“Great facility – Digital Service Consultants has a staff of dedicated, caring professionals that addressed not only our colocation needs, but also our consulting needs for secure hosting environment.” – Marc Orcutt
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