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Iowa has become one of the Midwest’s strongest destinations for data centers, attracting investments from global technology leaders including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and IBM. The appeal of Des Moines Data Center Solutions comes from a combination of low energy costs, geographic stability, and tax advantages that lower the total cost of ownership for critical IT infrastructure.
Building on this foundation, Aureon delivers enterprise-grade colocation through its 616 Des Moines data center and its partnership with Cologix at the 511 Data Center in Minneapolis. Together, these carrier-neutral facilities give organizations secure, scalable, and resilient options for hosting their workloads while ensuring redundancy across two strategic Midwest locations.
Iowa’s Safety and Energy Advantage
For mission-critical operations, stability is non-negotiable. Iowa offers a low-risk environment free from hurricanes, earthquakes, and rolling blackouts, supported by a cooler climate that makes data center cooling more efficient.
At the same time, cost and energy benefits strengthen the case. Electricity prices in Iowa run 25–40% lower than the national average, with more than 80% of power statewide coming from renewable sources. Aureon’s 616 Data Center leverages this renewable energy leadership, allowing clients to cut costs while aligning with sustainability goals. Tax exemptions on equipment and incentives for out-of-state sales add further financial upside for colocating in Iowa.
Connectivity That Reaches Beyond Iowa
Data center performance depends on network reach, and Iowa’s backbone delivers. The state hosts more than 5,000 miles of 10-Gigabit fiber routes connected to multiple Tier 1 providers. Aureon extends this with its 60,000+ mile fiber network across Iowa and beyond, giving businesses flexibility and reach with fully carrier-neutral connectivity.
Direct links between Aureon’s Des Moines and Minneapolis facilities add another layer of redundancy and disaster recovery, ensuring workloads remain available even during unforeseen events.
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