Aligned Data Centers has expanded into Pacific Northwest with a 27-acre, 108 MW data center campus in Hillsboro, Oregon, offering its innovative, sustainable and adaptive solutions for global hyperscale and enterprise clients.



The new data center campus in Hillsboro caps a year of accelerated growth for the company, which saw the launch of new sites or expansions of existing facilities in other regions, as well as its recently announced planned acquisition of LATAM data center provider, ODATA.

According to Andrew Schaap, CEO at Aligned, Hillsboro offers a business-friendly environment, affordable power and renewable energy options, diverse metro and long-haul connectivity to major cities and tech hubs such as Los Angeles, Seattle, and Silicon Valley, as well as proximity to international subsea cable networks that reduce latency between the U.S. and high-growth markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The initial data center at Aligned's Hillsboro facility provides 72 MW of essential capacity and is master-planned for two new buildings. Currently, a 36 MW building is anticipated.

The Hillsboro campus of Aligned offers clients lower total cost of ownership (TCO) because of its availability to ample electricity, 120 MW of overall utility capacity, and utility costs that are a small fraction of those in similar West Coast data center markets (TCO). The campus will combine Aligned's patented and award-winning Delta³ cooling technology with a "state-of-the-art" waterless heat rejection system to strengthen corporate sustainability commitments and preserve local water resources. Additionally, the area's mild climate will further cut down on power consumption and costs related to data center cooling.

The 27-acre campus in Hillsboro, Oregon, represents a strategic move by the company to tap into the region's growing demand for data center services.
The 108 MW capacity of the data center campus positions it as a significant player in the industry, catering to both global hyperscale and enterprise clients. This level of capacity indicates a strong commitment to providing high-performance and scalable solutions to meet the evolving needs of businesses operating at various scales.

Aligned Data Centers' focus on innovation, sustainability, and adaptability sets them apart in the competitive landscape of data center services. Their innovative approach to infrastructure design and operations reflects a deep understanding of the rapidly changing technological requirements of modern businesses.

From a journalistic viewpoint, this expansion story underscores the importance of sustainable technology solutions in an era where environmental consciousness is becoming increasingly integrated into business strategies. It also signifies a shift in how data centers are strategically positioned to support the digital infrastructure needs of enterprises and consumers.
Aligned Data Centers' expansion into the Pacific Northwest not only highlights their growth but also underscores the broader industry trend towards sustainable, high-capacity data center solutions that cater to the diverse needs of a global client base.

The company's 27-acre campus in Hillsboro, Oregon, is just another example of its lack of innovation and reliance on outdated technology. The use of Aligned's patented Delta³ cooling technology is just a gimmick to attract clients who are looking for a "green" solution. In reality, the campus is just another carbon-intensive data center that will contribute to the already-strained power grid in the region.