Windstream: Cleveland, OH Data Center

The Cleveland, OH Data Center, operated by Windstream, is a secure, enterprise-class colocation facility serving the Midwest and Great Lakes region with resilient infrastructure, low-latency connectivity, and compliance-ready hosting. Positioned in one of Ohio’s key industrial and healthcare markets, this facility supports mission-critical IT environments for organizations in manufacturing, finance, healthcare, education, and government.

With Tier III-level redundancy, a carrier-neutral network design, and direct links to Windstream’s national fiber backbone, the Cleveland Data Center enables flexible, scalable deployments for hybrid cloud, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies. Its inland location also provides geographic stability and cost-effective proximity to major markets such as Chicago, Detroit, and Pittsburgh.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

Tier III-Design Architecture: N+1 power and cooling systems ensure continuous operation and infrastructure maintainability

Strategic Midwest Location: Close to industrial, healthcare, and education sectors with regional fiber access

Flexible Deployment Options: Rack colocation, private cages, and custom high-density configurations

Smart Operations: Real-time environmental monitoring and energy-efficient cooling for optimal performance

🔐 Security & Compliance

24/7 Facility Security: Multi-layered access controls, biometric authentication, surveillance, and on-site staff

Compliance Support: Meets HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 standards for regulated industries

Business Continuity Ready: Supports DR hosting, backup infrastructure, and dual-site architectures

Audit-Ready Environment: Ideal for organizations with strict data governance or compliance needs

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

Carrier-Neutral Architecture: Direct access to multiple Tier 1 and regional network providers

Windstream Fiber Backbone: Seamless integration with Windstream’s national IP/MPLS and SD-WAN infrastructure

Cloud On-Ramps: Connect privately to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other hyperscalers via Windstream Cloud Connect

Regional Fiber Reach: Low-latency access to Midwest and Northeast markets and peering points

💼 Who It Serves

• Manufacturers and healthcare providers with regional compliance and uptime needs
• Educational institutions and local government agencies requiring secure, scalable colocation
• Financial firms and SaaS companies deploying hybrid cloud and DR solutions in the Great Lakes region
• MSPs and enterprises leveraging Windstream’s Cleveland Data Center for distributed, secure infrastructure