Overview
Executive Overview
DartPoints is a leading provider of edge data center solutions, specializing in colocation, cloud, and connectivity services designed specifically for regional markets. Founded with the mission to decentralize the internet, the company focuses on bringing high-performance infrastructure to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across the United States. By deploying a distributed network of data centers, DartPoints enables organizations to process data closer to the end-user, reducing latency and improving the performance of mission-critical applications.
The company’s portfolio is built around three core pillars: Colocation, Cloud, and Connectivity. Their colocation services provide secure, scalable environments for hardware, while their cloud offerings include private, public, and hybrid configurations tailored to specific regulatory and performance requirements. In terms of connectivity, DartPoints operates as a carrier-neutral provider, hosting a diverse ecosystem of network operators to ensure maximum uptime and competitive pricing for their clients.
DartPoints has expanded its footprint significantly through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, such as the purchase of Metro Data Centers and Immedion. These moves have solidified their presence in the Midwest and Southeast, catering to a diverse clientele that includes healthcare providers, financial institutions, government agencies, and educational organizations. As the demand for edge computing grows—driven by the rise of 5G, AI, and remote work—DartPoints is positioned as a critical infrastructure layer for the decentralized digital economy.
Company Differentiation
DartPoints distinguishes itself through a "local-first" philosophy that challenges the traditional mega-scale data center model. While many providers focus on massive hubs in Tier 1 markets, DartPoints is built on the belief that digital transformation is happening at the edge. Their company culture is rooted in regional advocacy, aiming to bridge the digital divide by bringing enterprise-grade infrastructure to underserved or overlooked markets.
Their business model is unique in its focus on the "Edge Colocation" ecosystem, where they act as a catalyst for local economic growth. They don't just provide space and power; they actively partner with local internet service providers, government entities, and regional enterprises to create a dense interconnection ecosystem where none existed before. This commitment to customer success is reflected in their high-touch support model, where clients have direct access to senior engineering talent rather than navigating layers of automated support. DartPoints positions itself as a long-term infrastructure partner that grows with the community, prioritizing regional resilience and low-latency performance over the "one-size-fits-all" approach of global REITs.
Company Demographics
Product Offerings
- Colocation: Flexible options ranging from single cabinets to private cages and custom-built suites, featuring redundant power and cooling.
- Cloud Services: Hosted private cloud, multi-tenant public cloud, and cloud storage solutions tailored for performance-sensitive workloads.
- Managed Services: Comprehensive infrastructure management, including backup, disaster recovery, and security monitoring.
- Interconnection: Access to the DartPoints "Internet Ecosystem," providing carrier-neutral connectivity, peering exchanges, and direct cloud on-ramps.
- Edge Units: Deployable modular data center solutions for ultra-local processing needs in specific geographic locations.
Product Differentiation
The DartPoints product suite is engineered to solve the "middle mile" challenge, providing a seamless bridge between local data generation and global cloud ecosystems. Their primary differentiator is their Edge Interconnection platform, which brings the performance of a major carrier hotel into Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. By establishing these regional hubs, they enable significantly lower latency for real-time applications like AI, IoT, and high-frequency content delivery.
Key technical advantages include:
- Bridge to the Cloud: Their hybrid cloud solutions allow businesses to maintain sensitive data on-premise or in a private local cloud while maintaining high-speed on-ramps to hyperscalers like AWS and Azure.
- Resilient Infrastructure: Despite being in smaller markets, their facilities meet rigorous Tier III standards, offering redundant power, cooling, and carrier-neutral connectivity that often exceeds what is locally available.
- Integrated Managed Services: Beyond basic colocation, DartPoints offers a sophisticated layer of managed services, including Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), managed security, and cloud backup, all managed from a single pane of glass.
- Carrier Neutrality: They maintain an aggressive stance on carrier neutrality, fostering a competitive marketplace within their facilities that drives down connectivity costs for regional tenants. This "Meet-Me-Room" sophistication in regional markets is a significant technical hurdle for competitors to replicate.
