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Why Sabey’s Oregon Expansion Strengthens the Cloud Backbone
Umatilla, Oregon, has emerged as a focal point for cloud infrastructure, drawing the attention of hyperscale giants and innovative providers alike. With cloud adoption accelerating rapidly and the demand for reliable, sustainable data center capacity increasing, Sabey’s expansion to the area marked a strategic leap forward for the entire cloud ecosystem.
Why Umatilla?
The Columbia Cloud Corridor, a stretch of towns and cities along the Columbia River in north-central Oregon and southern Washington, has become a prime destination for hyperscale and enterprise data centers. Umatilla, The Dalles, Boardman and Quincy are key locations within this corridor, hosting major facilities for cloud providers, including Sabey.
This area marks an ideal location for digital infrastructure. With a seismically stable ground and cool, mild climate, risk is minimized and energy efficiency maximized. The Columbia River provides abundant hydroelectric power, enabling data centers to lower energy costs further while having a smaller carbon footprint. In addition, the area’s proximity to diverse fiber routes ensures low-latency connectivity to major West Coast metros.
Due to these factors, the Columbia River Cloud Corridor is home to at least five major data centers within a 60-mile radius, creating an ecosystem of cloud, colocation and enterprise operators that drives further investment in both infrastructure and talent. For Umatilla specifically, Sabey’s facility will sit just 200 miles from Hillsboro, Oregon’s established data center hub, offering an essential alternative for those seeking geographic diversity and robust disaster recovery options.
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