Lumen: Stratford 1 Data Center

The Stratford 1 Data Center by Lumen Technologies is a secure, high-performance colocation facility located in Stratford, Connecticut, within the heart of the Northeast U.S. technology and business corridor. Strategically positioned near New York City and key financial, healthcare, and government institutions, this facility provides resilient infrastructure, low-latency connectivity, and enterprise-class security for mission-critical IT environments.

Built to meet Tier III standards, Stratford 1 features redundant power infrastructure, including dual utility feeds, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and backup generators to ensure continuous operation. N+1 precision cooling systems support high-density deployments, ensuring consistent thermal performance for cloud platforms, edge computing, and high-throughput enterprise workloads.

The facility offers 24/7 on-site security personnel, biometric access controls, multi-layer video surveillance, and advanced fire detection and suppression systems, ensuring strict protection of customer assets. It also supports compliance with industry certifications such as SOC 1 & 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, making it ideal for regulated industries including finance, healthcare, and government.

As a carrier-neutral facility, Stratford 1 offers access to a wide range of network service providers, ISPs, and cloud platforms. It is fully integrated into the Lumen global IP backbone, delivering low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity to major business centers across the Northeast U.S. and beyond. This enables robust support for hybrid IT strategies, disaster recovery solutions, and secure multi-cloud deployments.

With its strategic proximity to the New York metro area, resilient design, and global connectivity, the Stratford 1 Data Center is a trusted platform for organizations looking to grow and secure their digital infrastructure in one of the most demanding markets in the world.