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Overview
This eBook provides an in-depth look at key considera ons to keep in mind when selec ng a data
center provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The goal is to give you the detail you need to evaluate
data center providers, facili es and processes, and ensure you find the provider that meets your
unique requirements.
Minneapolis has many factors that make it a great loca on for data centers.
Xcel Energy – (the local u lity for the Minneapolis Data Center) ranks among the top u li es in
the country for electrical service reliability according to a 2015 na onwide survey.
Low power costs – Unlike the coasts, the Midwest has become extremely progressive in both
energy produc on and distribu on.
Low risk loca on – The majority of the central US has zero hurricane hazard and very
low seismic risk in comparison to either coasts' high risk of natural disasters or manmade
destruc on from terror threats. The area has also been considered to have one of the world's
most advanced telecommunica ons networks, which makes it a focal point for both long-haul
and transcon nental fiber networks.
Easily accessible – When travel me is being taken into account, you can't get more centrally
located than the Midwest. Businesses on the East and West coasts can take advantage of its
loca on by commu ng effortlessly from anywhere in the Con nental US. This means you're
nearby major Interstates like I-94 or I-35, or only a mere 3-4 hour flight away from the Midwest
at even the farthest points in the country if you prefer to travel via airplane as MSP is a major
interna onal airport and a hub for some carriers.
When si ing through the many op ons for a data center provider, it can be a daun ng task.
This eBook provides an in-depth look at key points you'll need to consider for selec ng the
right data center partner in Minneapolis.
