The Chicago data center market in 90 seconds

Strategically situated in the Midwest’s leading digital economy, Chicago has an advanced cloud market, a compelling tax incentive package for data centers, a thriving digital economy, robust power supply and competitive pricing. The city is a major hub for Internet and financial infrastructure, with thriving manufacturing, transport, ICT and healthcare sectors driving demand. The colder Illinois climate reduces the need for cooling which is a key consideration with power considerations increasingly trumping geographical ones. Also, the city is at low risk of hurricanes and earthquakes.