Iron Mountain breaks ground on first data center in Miami
Iron Mountain has broken ground on its first data center in Miami-Dade County, Miami.
The facility, known as MIA-1, will deliver 16MW of capacity across 150,000 sq ft (13,935 sqm) on a 3.4-acre site in Miami’s District 12.
The company added that MIA-1 would be run on 100 percent carbon-free energy when operational in 2026.
“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,” said Mark Kidd, executive vice president and general manager of asset lifecycle management and data centers at Iron Mountain. “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.”
In November, DCD reported a 15MW data center was coming to Miami-Dade County; also in District 12. Details on the company behind the project were sparse, but documents said the team involved has previously worked with operators such as AWS, Meta, and Iron Mountain.
Iron Mountain operates in 61 countries and has around 415MW of colocation and hyperscale capacity in 21 markets across seven countries and three continents. The company said it has a potential capacity of nearly 1.3GW.
The company reported revenues of $620 million in 2024, up 25 percent from 2023.
Miami is home to numerous operators such as ColoHouse, Digital Realty, Hivelocity, DataBank, Cogent, EdgeConneX, CoreSite, QTS, Lumen, Verizon, and Equinix.
