Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR) is a leading global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. The company acquires, develops, and operates purpose-built facilities that house critical computing infrastructure for a wide range of customers, including cloud and IT service providers, financial institutions, and enterprises. Digital Realty’s portfolio includes data centers, technology campuses, and interconnection hubs designed to meet evolving requirements for reliability, scalability, and security.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Digital Realty has grown to become one of the largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) focused on data centers. The company’s real estate footprint spans more than 290 facilities across over 50 metropolitan areas on six continents. Strategic locations in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America enable customers to deploy critical IT infrastructure close to end users, supporting low-latency connectivity and regulatory compliance.
In addition to providing secure colocation space with power, cooling, and physical security, Digital Realty offers a suite of interconnection services, including cross connects, meet-me rooms, and cloud on-ramps that facilitate direct, private connectivity between customers and major network and cloud service providers. Its data center campuses integrate flexible designs and modular deployments to support hyperscale projects as well as smaller enterprises seeking reliable infrastructure solutions.
Under the leadership of co-founder and President & Chief Executive Officer William “Bill” Stein, Digital Realty has pursued a strategic growth strategy combining organic development and selective acquisitions. The company emphasizes environmental sustainability and operational efficiency through initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and integrating renewable energy sources across its global platform. Digital Realty’s commitment to innovation and global scale positions it as a partner of choice for organizations seeking resilient and interconnected data center solutions.