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STACK Infrastructure Adds 72MW Northern Virginia Data Center Campus in Loudoun County

DENVER, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STACK Infrastructure (“STACK”), the digital infrastructure partner to the world’s most innovative companies and a leading global developer and operator of data centers, today announced a new 72MW Leesburg campus in Loudoun County, the world’s largest data center market. This addition solidifies STACK’s leadership position in the region, bringing its Northern Virginia portfolio to a total of 1.2GW built or under development capacity across Loudoun and Prince William Counties. With an exceptional team adept at delivering AI-Ready capacity and cutting-edge cooling solutions, this latest development further positions STACK to support the next evolution of rack densities in the world’s premier data center market.

“STACK Infrastructure’s investment in Leesburg marks an exciting chapter in our mission to promote a thriving local economy,” said Kristen C. Umstattd, Supervisor - Leesburg District. “Data centers in Loudoun County drive tax revenue, and STACK’s investment will support our ability to continue investing in important community services. STACK is an excellent community partner, and I am excited for their decision to locate here.”

Guided by a conscientious site selection process that prioritizes the success of surrounding areas, STACK has built a legacy of responsible development. Since its inception, STACK has strived to be an active community participant, implementing ethical business practices, and looks forward to engaging in charitable efforts to enhance public welfare in the region. STACK consistently delivers immense scale to the world’s foremost technology providers through developments that ensure balanced and sustainable growth for both communities and clients.

“This latest announcement epitomizes STACK’s dedication to responsibly delivering scale,” said Brian Cox, Chief Executive Officer of STACK Americas. “At STACK, we’re committed to delivering technological innovation while positively impacting the surrounding community to foster growth and cultivate a more economically rewarding future.”

Situated on 32 acres in Leesburg, the campus features a 48MW building set to deliver 2Q 2025, and a 24MW building to follow soon after, all served by committed power from Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC). The site includes AI-Ready capabilities built upon STACK’s proven, customizable design with diverse cooling solutions for high-density workloads.

This latest development strengthens STACK’s ability to cater to top technology firms in Northern Virginia and globally. Featuring an expansive portfolio of 2.5+GW built or under development, along with an additional 4.0+GW of planned and potential development across major data center markets worldwide, STACK solidifies its position as a leading private data center developer on a global scale. Notable recent expansions include:

ABOUT STACK INFRASTRUCTURE
STACK provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. With a client-first approach, STACK delivers a comprehensive suite of campus, build-to-suit, colocation, and powered shell solutions in the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions. With robust existing and flexible expansion capacity in the leading availability zones, STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. And data runs on STACK.

For more information about STACK, please visit: www.stackinfra.com.

Media Contacts
Sammer Khalaf
press@stackinfra.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/39faab32-ff29-4efa-bba2-7abeb009ee3c


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