Keeping Data Safe and Secure

From solar-powered data centers to unique, highly-secure underground facilities, Missouri is finding new ways to store and protect the world’s data.

With consistent, year-round temperature and easily controlled humidity levels, Missouri’s natural and man-made cave systems provide companies with a one-of-a-kind, highly secure environment with abundant room for future growth.

Look Who’s Already Here:

Competitive Energy Costs

Missouri’s reliable and inexpensive energy keep business costs low, and the state is increasing it’s green energy potential. According to Missouri utility providers Ameren and Evergy, more than 3,300 MW of wind and 4,300 MW of solar power will be added to Missouri over the next 10 years.

A Growing Talent Pipeline for Data Centers

Missouri has a large talent pool with the right skills for data centers. The state has 21 colleges that offer degree programs in Computer Science and ranks 6^th for most Computer Science degrees granted, more than twice the U.S. average. Training programs like LaunchCode and Claim Academy are also delivering tech talent at an accelerated rate for Missouri employers.

Affordability Means More Money in Your Pocket

Missouri’s cost-competitive business environment and access to fiber makes the state an attractive location for data centers. In Missouri, lower costs for energy, talent, and taxes help businesses reduce expenses and maximize profits. Missouri data centers benefit from the presence of a strong cluster of technology firms, fiber, suppliers, and educators throughout the state.

Data centers may also be eligible to receive exemptions from state and local sales taxes associated with a variety of activities necessary to build a new facility or expand an existing facility in Missouri. These sales tax exemptions could include utilities, machinery, equipment, computers, and construction materials and could last for up to 15 years for new facilities and up to 10 years for expanding facilities.

What Missouri Can Do for You

Missouri’s robust data center ecosystem is expanding rapidly, offering the infrastructure, talent, and reliability companies need to scale with confidence.

Considering expanding your data center operations to Missouri? Learn how our team can help.