Atos Group: Texas Data Center
About Texas Data Center
The Texas Data Center, operated by Atos Group, is a premier facility that supports mission-critical digital infrastructure for enterprises across North America. Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the world’s most connected data center markets, this facility serves as a strategic hub for high-performance computing, cloud integration, and secure enterprise IT workloads. It enables Atos to deliver transformative solutions across sectors such as healthcare, government, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing.
Infrastructure and Capabilities
This purpose-built data center is engineered to meet hyperscale requirements with robust scalability and fault tolerance. The facility features:
- Tier III+ certified design for concurrent maintainability
- Redundant 2N power architecture and N+1 cooling systems
- High-density rack support up to 50 kilowatts per cabinet
- Modular private suites, cages, and hot/cold aisle containment
- Carrier-neutral access to multiple Tier 1 ISPs and dark fiber
- Direct cross-connects to public cloud providers and private interconnects
The Texas site is ideal for hybrid cloud deployments, edge compute workloads, and regional disaster recovery solutions.
Security and Compliance
Security and regulatory compliance are core strengths of the Texas Data Center. The facility meets or exceeds stringent national and industry-specific standards, including:
- SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II audit readiness
- HIPAA compliance for healthcare workloads
- PCI-DSS compliance for financial data security
- FedRAMP-ready zones for government customers
- 24/7 on-site armed security, biometric access controls, and AI-based surveillance systems
- Logical and physical segmentation for multi-tenant and government workloads
These features make the site suitable for both commercial enterprises and federal clients requiring secure and sovereign hosting environments.
Sustainability Features
The Texas Data Center supports Atos' global commitment to environmental responsibility. The facility operates using a blend of renewable energy sources and smart energy management systems, which include:
- Long-term wind and solar energy contracts
- Low water usage cooling systems
- AI-optimized HVAC and temperature controls
- Modular cooling architecture to improve energy efficiency
- Building management systems for real-time monitoring and load balancing
The design minimizes power usage effectiveness (PUE) while maintaining operational performance, aligning with Atos’ target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2039.
Strategic Importance
The Texas facility plays a central role in Atos’ North American and Latin American infrastructure strategy. Its location provides:
- Geographic neutrality and central access to both U.S. coasts
- Direct fiber routes to Mexico, Central America, and South America
- Proximity to Fortune 500 corporations and tech innovation hubs
- Local availability of skilled technical talent for operations and support
- Regional delivery of cybersecurity, AI operations, and digital workplace services
This data center is not only a backbone for IT infrastructure but also a platform for enterprise transformation across the Americas.