Phoenix Data Center

Business Opportunities in Phoenix Metro Area

As the fifth largest city and one of the fastest-growing local economies in the US, Phoenix is an in-demand location for doing national and global business. This major metropolitan area is home to numerous enterprise and mid-market companies as well as a growing community of startups. Low residential, energy, and IT infrastructure costs coupled with the availability of skilled talent and numerous state incentives are key benefits attracting entrepreneurs to the city.

Some of the industries that are on a major economic upswing in Arizona are aerospace and defence, technology and innovation, and business and financial services. Bioscience and healthcare are also experiencing a steady growth together with digital media industries. Such a diverse market is a base for healthy competition in different verticals.

The economic growth is further enabled by the availability of skilled professionals. With high quality education institutions based in the state, including Arizona State University (ASU), the University of Arizona (UofA), Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and Glendale and Scottsdale Community Colleges, companies have access to talents in different fields.

Government Incentives

Arizona’s government offers significant incentives for the development of quality jobs, research and development, and manufacturing. One of the major government programs factoring in the development of local businesses is Arizona’s Computer Data Center Program (CDCP).

This statewide regulation enables innovative businesses to access IT equipment and services at competitive prices. By exempting data center providers and operators from certain equipment taxes, it helps lower the cost of IT services. These incentives have contributed to the great development of the data center market in Phoenix. Industry analysts suggest that Phoenix is now the second most active city in the U.S. by megawatts (MW) absorption. It registered a record 41.6 megawatts (MW) of net absorption in 2019, which is more than 580 percent up compared to 2017. The seven primary U.S. markets saw a record 303 MW of net absorption in 2018, up more than 16 percent from 2017.

This enablement of tech innovation is one of the aspects recommending the city and phoenixNAP, as one of its major data centers, to companies of different sizes.

Strong Cybersecurity Community

Among the major developments in Arizona, cybersecurity research and activism have reached new levels in recent years. With multiple national and state cybersecurity institutions headquartered in Phoenix, security awareness and innovation rose significantly in recent years.

phoenixNAP security experts actively participate in the development and enhancement of data center security services. In that mission, we collaborate with the the most influential organizations including Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), ISC2 Phoenix Chapter, ISACA Phoenix Chapter, and Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC). phoenixNAP also supports the Cybersecurity Workforce Collaborative initiative by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, #AZCyberTalent, which connects employees, employers, and educators in the AZ cybersecurity ecosystem.

Ethical Social Responsibility

phoenixNAP participates in veteran hiring programs to create a skills bridge and ensure transfer of knowledge between generations. Our offices bring together industry leaders and interns, enabling them to work together for the most efficient results. phoenixNAP also supports industry initiatives such as Arizona Cyber Warfare Range, women in tech, and Project Athena to ensure equal opportunities for all and create a diverse environment for its employees to grow and prosper.