Digital Realty Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in providing data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions to clients worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates over 290 facilities in 47 different markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Digital Realty's clients include many of the world's leading corporations and organizations, such as IBM, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company provides mission-critical infrastructure solutions that allow its clients to securely and efficiently store, process, and distribute their digital assets. These assets may include sensitive financial and healthcare data, proprietary software and applications, and other critical information.
Digital Realty's facilities are designed to provide high levels of security, reliability, and connectivity. They are equipped with state-of-the-art power and cooling systems, multiple layers of physical security, and redundant network connectivity to ensure maximum uptime and performance. The company also offers a range of value-added services, such as remote hands support, managed services, and cross-connects.
Digital Realty has been focused on expanding its global footprint through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. In 2016, the company acquired the European data center provider Interxion in a deal valued at approximately $2.8 billion. This acquisition significantly expanded Digital Realty's presence in Europe and added several key markets to its portfolio.