Des Moines Data Centers Overview

Des Moines

Cologix’s Des Moines data centers are strategically located to meet the demand for robust colocation and interconnection solutions in Iowa and beyond. Cologix customers can take advantage of network-neutral carrier hotel access to an expansive offering of unique networks, multiple low-latency routing options and direct access to the DesMoinesIX internet exchange.

Thriving Business Hub

Strong presence of industries that require reliable and secure data center infrastructure to achieve their IT goals, including financial services, insurance, manufacturing, agricultural technology (AgTech) and publishing companies

Extensive Carrier Connections

Connectivity to 25+ unique networks, including the DesMoinesIX internet exchange

Meet-Me-Room

Onsite Meet-Me-Room (MMR) in the centrally located downtown Financial Center building

Des Moines Data Centers

DSM1

Neutral Access in the Market's Carrier Hotel

666 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa

DSM2

Secure Colocation with Low Latency

1205 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Why connect with Cologix in Des Moines?

Industry-leading Colocation and Interconnection

Our DSM1 facility provides network-neutral carrier hotel access with high performance, low latency and scalable colocation. Our DSM2 digital edge data center enables connectivity to domestic and international markets and is connected to DSM1 via a diverse fiber ring.

Network Choice with Low Latency

Cologix’s Des Moines data centers offer a diverse choice of networks to optimize performance and speed, and feature multiple low-latency routing options. Our trusted reliability, security and connectivity give customers peace of mind as they meet today’s dynamic digital infrastructure demands.

Strategic Location and Expansion Capacity

Optimally located in the Des Moines market with room for expansion, Cologix’s data centers help businesses accelerate growth. DSM1 is located in downtown Des Moines’ Financial Center building, one of the Midwest’s premier carrier hotels. With 4K SQFT of colocation space and 600kW of available power, it also features an additional 8K SQFT of expansion capacity with up to an additional 1MW of power. DSM2 is in the Cedar Valley region, comprised of six counties strategically located along key transportation routes, connecting domestic and international markets through Des Moines, Chicago, Omaha and Minneapolis. It features 6K SQFT of data center space, with expansion potential for an additional 10K SQFT and 1MW of power.

Des Moines Data Center Quick Facts

DSM1 is centrally located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa’s capital and the most populous city in the state
Des Moines is a major center of the U.S. insurance industry and has a large base of financial services, advanced manufacturing, agricultural technology (AgTech) and publishing companies
Compared to coastal tech hubs, Des Moines offers competitive business operating costs, including real estate, utilities and labor expenses
Home to the Des Moines Internet Exchange, DesMoinesIX

Connect to network and cloud service providers in Des Moines

“Console Connect is expanding its presence and reach across North America, enabling more businesses in the region to access and experience our on-demand networking services. I am pleased to welcome Cologix to the Console Connect ecosystem while growing the availability of our platform in Canada with our first PoP in Montréal.”

Michael Glynn, Vice President of Digital Automated Innovation

“Cologix’s new peering hub in the Ashburn market will be critical to meet the growing demands of edge cloud traffic…coupled with Zayo’s unique, low latency long-haul network footprint that includes our new route from Columbus to Ashburn, this digital infrastructure will drive the next evolution in carrier and cloud connectivity.”

Steve Smith, CEO

“Our collaboration with Cologix allows us to connect customers privately, predictably and securely to deploy and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructures…we’re expanding Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute connections in Vancouver to support the growing market demand for services at the digital edge alongside Cologix’s local interconnection hubs, its dedicated ecosystem and its data center platform.”

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