QTS Data Centers: Cedar Rapids I Data Center

The Cedar Rapids I Data Center, operated by QTS Data Centers, is a secure, enterprise-grade colocation facility located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Purpose-built to support mission-critical IT workloads, this facility combines Tier III reliability, carrier-neutral connectivity, and compliance-ready infrastructure in a centralized Midwest location ideal for enterprises, healthcare providers, and government agencies.

With a strong focus on resiliency, security, and operational efficiency, Cedar Rapids I delivers scalable colocation options in a region known for low natural disaster risk and excellent network accessibility. Customers also benefit from the QTS Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) platform, which provides full visibility and control over infrastructure performance, security, and power usage in real time.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

Tier III Design: N+1 redundancy across power and cooling systems to ensure high uptime and maintainability

Enterprise-Ready Environment: Flexible space configurations including cabinets, cages, and private suites

Strategic Central U.S. Location: Ideal for low-latency regional access and national disaster recovery strategies

Efficient Operations: Designed with power efficiency and sustainability in mind for reduced operating costs

🔐 Security & Compliance

24/7 Security Monitoring: Includes biometric access, video surveillance, mantrap entry, and security personnel

Compliance Standards Met: Supports SOC 1 & 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and FISMA frameworks

Disaster Recovery Capabilities: Geographic location offers protection from coastal weather and seismic activity

Trusted for Regulated Workloads: Suitable for financial, healthcare, and government data compliance

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

Carrier-Neutral Facility: Access to multiple Tier 1 and regional network providers

Cloud Connectivity: Options to interconnect with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

Interconnected Ecosystem: Part of QTS’s nationwide data center network for hybrid and distributed IT strategies

Low-Latency Reach: Centrally positioned to provide balanced access across the U.S.

💼 Who It Serves

• Midwest-based enterprises needing reliable, compliant colocation services with room to grow
• Healthcare systems and financial institutions requiring strict uptime and regulatory adherence
• Government and education organizations with sensitive data hosting and disaster recovery needs
• MSPs and integrators deploying regional hybrid and multi-cloud IT environments