Data Centers in Albany
12 locations found
- BC
Bell Canada 194 Washington Ave
194 Washington Avenue Albany NY 12210 USA, Albany
- L
Lumen Albany 2
194 Washington Avenue Albany NY 12210 USA, Albany
- EI
EXA Infrastructure Albany data center
11 North Pearl Street Albany NY 12207 USA, Albany
- I
INOC 11 North Pearl
11 North Pearl Street Albany NY 12207 USA, Albany
- CC
Crown Castle Fiber Albany
11 North Pearl Street Albany NY 12207 USA, Albany
- L
Lumen Albany
11 North Pearl Street Albany NY 12207 USA, Albany
- W
Windstream Wholesale Albany
11 North Pearl Street Albany NY 12207 USA, Albany
- I
INOC Albany
80 State Street Albany NY 12207 USA, Albany
- H
Hivelocity Albany
80 State Street Albany NY 12207 USA, Albany
- CC
Crown Castle Fiber ALB02
80 State Street Albany NY 12207 USA, Albany
- I
INOC 4 Tower
4 Tower Place Guilderland NY 12203 USA, Guilderland
- H
Hivelocity Latham
175 Old Loudon Road Colonie NY 12110 USA, Colonie
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Albany – Resilient Connectivity for the Northeast Corridor
Executive Summary
Albany is a strategic, low-risk alternative to the high overhead of the New York City metro area. It serves as a vital interconnection point for fiber routes between Manhattan, Canada, and New England, making it a priority for enterprises requiring regional diversity. By positioning workloads here, businesses gain the stability of a low-risk environment without sacrificing high-speed access to major Atlantic markets.
Albany: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | A | High fiber density along major North–South transit routes. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Nearest major hub is New York City. |
| Power Cost | $0.08/kWh – as of September 2025 | Competitive rates compared to downstate New York markets. |
| Disaster Risk | Low (23.03) – as of September 2025 | One of the most stable profiles in the region. |
| Tax Incentives | Yes | Includes sales tax exemptions for data center equipment. |
| Sales Tax | 4.00% – as of September 2025 | Standard New York state base rate. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 7. Albany features a healthy provider ecosystem with ~7–10 carriers as of September 2025. Facilities here sit on major long-haul fiber paths, providing reliable transit for North–South traffic between major Atlantic markets.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions. There are 0 direct cloud on-ramps in this market as of September 2025. The nearest major on-ramp hub is New York City. Local operators provide low-latency private transport and waves to the primary cloud regions in Manhattan to maintain performance.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): While Albany lacks a major public exchange, most peering occurs via private interconnects or by backhauling to national hubs in New York City. This keeps local traffic efficient for regional service providers.
Bare Metal: High-performance bare metal services are available in the market as of September 2025, with providers like Hivelocity offering dedicated hardware for latency-sensitive applications.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity rates average approximately $0.08/kWh as of September 2025. These rates provide a noticeable cost advantage over the higher prices found in the downstate New York markets, directly improving the bottom line for power-intensive deployments.
Power Grid Reliability: The local grid is well-engineered and benefits from a diverse energy mix, including significant nuclear and hydroelectric contributions. This redundancy supports the continuous uptime requirements of the local data center corridor.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers in Albany are centrally located near the state capital and the Tech Valley corridor. This proximity is vital for government agencies, research institutions, and semiconductor manufacturing firms that require local compute resources.
Regional Market Reach: From a central Upstate position, Albany effectively serves a population base spanning Eastern New York, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. It is a logical edge location for reaching the broader Northeast interior.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: New York provides a state sales tax exemption for tangible personal property used in internet data centers. This incentive significantly lowers the upfront cost for server refreshes and infrastructure upgrades, fostering long-term capital efficiency.
Natural Disaster Risk
Albany maintains a Low risk profile with a FEMA NRI score of 23.03 as of September 2025. The geography is naturally shielded from many of the severe weather patterns that affect coastal metros.
Primary Hazards:
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Hurricane (Regional impact)
- Lightning
- River Flood
- Ice Storm
- Hail
Other natural hazards are considered minor or do not materially impact the business environment in this area as of September 2025.
