Data center boom continues in New Jersey

We've suggested that New Jersey is emerging as perhaps one of the key data center capitals of the world [1]. Even with the recession and financial crisis, all signs point to the boom continuing.

We've seen a lot of build out already. Eight more big data centers will likely open up in the state over the next few years. This is not merely a financial services phenomenon, but financial services is definitely the key driver. The centerpiece of all this will likely be the NYSE Euronext's big facility in Bergen County. Banks will also open up some facilities, intending to co-locate with NYSE technology to enhance speed.

Some projects that were put on hold over the last year or so now seem to be creaking back to life. And the financial services industry is definitely on the rebound. We're seeing similar building booms around the world, typically near market centers. Equinix brought two new data centers [2] online recently, in Frankfurt and Dusseldorf. Equinix and Savvis both have big plans for New Jersey as well.

For more:
- here's a New York Times article [3]