Hivelocity: Albany Data Center

The Albany Data Center (Albany 1) is a carrier-neutral facility owned and operated by Hivelocity, located at 175 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110, in the heart of New York’s Tech Valley region.Strategically positioned in this robust technological corridor, the data center offers high-performance colocation and cloud services with exceptional network reach. Its proximity to Albany and Tech Valley businesses makes it an ideal hub for enterprises requiring low-latency connectivity and strong infrastructure reliability.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Facility Size: Approximately 11,200 sq ft, accommodating 42U cabinets, private cages, and private rooms 
• Power Infrastructure: Up to 2 MW of critical capacity, supported by 2N diesel backup generators with multiple fuel systems, redundant 1 MW generators with independent ATSs, and 3,000-gallon diesel tanks for over 3 days of runtime 
• UPS & Redundancy: Five independent UPS systems offering A+B+C redundant power; options for N or 2N redundancy configurations 
• Cooling & Energy Efficiency: N+2 HVAC systems delivering a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of under 1.3, including cold aisle containment with in-row cooling 
• Green Energy: Powered entirely by renewable energy sources—solar and hydroelectric—supporting sustainability goals 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Physical Security: IP-based HD video surveillance of both interior and exterior, 24/7/365 on-site technicians, building security with escort-only access 
• Fire Protection: FM200 fire suppression system backed by multi-zone independent fire detection 
• Certifications & Compliance: SSAE-18 (SOC 1 Type 2 & SOC 2 Type 2), HIPAA compliance, and PCI DSS compliance—all verified for this facility 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-Neutral Access: Offers a premium blend of multiple redundant 100G fiber carriers with BGP4 blended service 
• Transit Network Providers: Connects to a broad mix of carriers, including AT&T, Atlantic Broadband, Atlantic Metro, Broadvox, CenturyLink, Cogent, Comcast, Crown Castle, Fiberlight, Frontier, GTT, Hurricane Electric, Inteliquent, Lumen, NTT, OpticalTel, South Reach Networks, Telefónica, Towerstream, Verizon, and Zayo 
• Interconnection Services: Supports carrier-neutral interconnection and high-performance networking via BGP4 blended service 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises & Cloud Service Providers: Organizations seeking high-performance colocation and cloud services in the NY Tech Valley region benefit from this facility’s robust infrastructure and connectivity.
• Compliance-Sensitive Industries: Companies in regulated sectors—healthcare, finance, e-commerce—gain reassurance through HIPAA and PCI DSS compliance, plus SSAE-18 certifications.
• Environmentally Focused Businesses: Clients prioritizing sustainability will appreciate the center’s 100% renewable energy usage.
• High-Availability Users: Those needing robust redundancy and uptime — including UPS, generator backup, and efficient cooling — will find a resilient environment in this facility.