Montgomery is one of the cities where digital infrastructure company DC Blox will develop a $30 million "hyperscale edge node" site.
Madeinalabama.com announces that the site is an advanced data center to be located at Interstate Industrial Park and will deliver 5MW of capacity for a hyperscale anchor tenant that may potentially scale up to 40MW for additional tenants. Hyperscale data centers. These reportedly support companies such as Amazon, Meta, Microsoft among others.
DC Blox is expanding operations from its base in Atlanta, GA.
“Our expansion reflects the strength of our strategy and our deep understanding of the Southeastern market,” said Jeff Uphues, CEO of DC BLOX. “These new facilities demonstrate our dedication to building scalable, efficient digital infrastructure that supports hyperscale companies operating at the edge and benefits from the Southeast’s dynamic growth and favorable economics.”
Officials, including Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair and Shelby Stringfellow from the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, say that the expansion will bode well for the city and the state's economies.
“DC BLOX’s new data center in Montgomery cements our city as a hub for cutting-edge digital infrastructure," said Stringfellow. "This investment is a major milestone that reinforces our business-friendly environment and positions Montgomery for transformative growth."
Edit: This story has been updated with additional information.
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