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February 26, 2025 (Miami, FL) – Today, Iron Mountain, a global leader in information management services, broke ground on its first data center in Miami, MIA-1. The ceremony featured welcoming remarks from Pamela Arway, Chair of the Board, Iron Mountain, and comments from Miami Dade Commissioner Marleine Bastien and representatives of Miami-Dade Beacon Council and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL).
This state-of-the-art facility represents Iron Mountain’s commitment to meet the growing demand for high-performance, energy-efficient, and sustainable data center solutions, and its investment in Miami’s continued growth and leadership in the global technology ecosystem of the United States.
At 150,000 square feet and situated on a 3.4-acre site, MIA-1 will deliver 16MW of capacity to the market. Operated to Iron Mountain’s industry-leading standards, MIA-1 offers an exceptional colocation opportunity for ambitious enterprises, cloud and content providers and large-scale users looking for a long-term high-density solution in Florida. Central to the facility’s operations will be environmental sustainability. MIA-1 will run entirely on 100% carbon-free energy leveraging Iron Mountain’s Green Power Pass and will be BREEAM accredited.
Miami has rapidly emerged as a dynamic digital hub, connecting the U.S. with the Caribbean, Latin America, and South America. This growth has fueled increasing interest from organizations drawn by the region’s robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, and exceptional connectivity.
Mark Kidd, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Asset Lifecycle Management and Data Centers at Iron Mountain, said: “Our new world-class data center will serve as a gateway that connects Miami with the world, making it an exciting time to be part of this community. We’re proud to contribute to its continued success, and to enable our customers to thrive in the global digital economy.”
Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor, said: “Iron Mountain’s expansion is more than just a business investment – it is a major step forward for Miami-Dade, solidifying our position as a global leader in technology and innovation. Their decision to invest in Miami-Dade not only creates high-quality jobs but also strengthens our local economy and reinforces Miami-Dade as a top destination for digital infrastructure. This is the kind of investment that drives our economic growth and enhances our competitive edge, ensuring a future ready Miami-Dade.”
Rodrick T. Miller, President & CEO, Miami-Dade Beacon Council, said: “Iron Mountain’s investment in Greater Miami is a testament to our region’s competitive advantages as a global digital hub. With our unparalleled connectivity, skilled workforce, and strategic position as a bridge between North and South America, Miami is the ideal location for world-class data infrastructure. We’re proud to have worked alongside Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light, and other key partners to make Iron Mountain’s first Miami data center a reality—creating high-value jobs, driving investment and innovation, and strengthening this community’s position in the digital economy.”
MIA-1 is due to open in 2026. The facility will join Iron Mountain’s portfolio of data centers at 11 locations in the U.S. and more than 25 locations globally.
About Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) is trusted by more than 240,000 customers in 61 countries, including approximately 95% of the Fortune 1000, to help unlock value and intelligence from their assets through services that transcend the physical and digital worlds. Our broad range of solutions address their information management, digital transformation, information security, data center and asset lifecycle management needs. Our longstanding commitment to safety, security, sustainability and innovation in support of our customers underpins everything we do.
To learn more about Iron Mountain, please visit www.IronMountain.com.
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