DataBank: DataBank ATL1 Data Center

The DataBank ATL1 (Midtown Atlanta Data Center), operated by DataBank, is a carrier-neutral, enterprise-grade facility located in the CODA development at Georgia Tech’s Technology Square—dubbed the “Silicon Valley of the South.” It houses advanced infrastructure such as the Georgia Tech High-Performance Computing Center and the Southern Crossroads network hub, enabling exceptional connectivity to research, education, and enterprise users.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Building footprint: ~94,000 sq ft total, with ~38,260 sq ft of raised‑floor colocation space
• Power & redundancy: ~5.0–5.4 MW of critical IT load, backed by N+1 / 2N redundant power and cooling design. 
• Cooling capability: Up to 25 kW per cabinet (air cooling) and 105 kW per cabinet (chilled-door cooling), enabling extreme-density compute environments. 
• Modern design integration: Located within CODA, part of a 645,000 sq ft mixed-use complex in Georgia Tech’s Technology Square, optimizing academic and enterprise synergy.

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Holds rigorous industry certifications: HIPAA, HITECH, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Privacy Shield, SOC 1, SOC 2, and SSAE‑18.
• Offers 100% uptime SLA, 24×7 on-site and remote hands, and smart hands support

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral facility with 8 in-building network providers, 2 meet-me rooms, and access to Metro DCI, Cloud Direct Connect, managed internet, and more. 
• Hosted on-site Southern Crossroads (SoX) network for high-speed connectivity across education and enterprise sectors. 
• Embedded in an ecosystem with extensive carrier diversity and ready hybrid-IT deployment options. 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises and research organizations requiring ultra-low latency and HPC-grade infrastructure.
• Cloud providers and hybrid-IT users leveraging direct Peering, Cloud Connect, and Smart Hands.
• Organizations needing secure, scalable, and highly compliant colocation in Midtown Atlanta’s tech-forward ecosystem.