Data Centre Colocation in Toronto and Chicago
Next Dimension provides data centre colocation through two world-class facilities, Toronto and Chicago, giving Canadian and US businesses enterprise-grade infrastructure without the capital cost of building and operating their own data centre. As a result, your equipment lives in a secure, redundant environment managed by specialists, while you retain full ownership and control.
Furthermore, our colo hosting clients benefit from redundant power, enterprise-grade cooling, cross-connect colocation capabilities, and direct internet connectivity, all backed by Next Dimension's 25+ years of managed IT expertise. In other words, you get the data centre and the managed services team in one relationship.
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Data Centre Colocation in Toronto and Chicago
Whether you need colocation Toronto or colocation Chicago, or both, Next Dimension gives you access to two of North America's most significant data centre facilities. Specifically, here's what each location offers:
Toronto Colocation
Chicago Colocation
Colocation Services and What's Included
Every Next Dimension colocation client gets a complete, enterprise-grade facility experience, not just rack space. Additionally, because Next Dimension is a full managed IT provider, you can add managed services, cybersecurity, and connectivity to your colo deployment through a single point of contact.
Rack Space Rental
Flexible rack space rental options, partial rack, full rack, or cage/suite, in Toronto and Chicago. Scale your footprint up or down as your infrastructure requirements change, without long-term real estate commitments.
rack space rentalRedundant Power
Enterprise-grade redundant power infrastructure with multiple feeds, UPS systems, and generator backup. Our data centres are designed so that no single power failure can take your equipment offline, protecting your uptime at the infrastructure level.
redundant power data centreEnterprise Cooling
Toronto benefits from Enwave Deep Lake Cooling, one of the most energy-efficient cooling systems in North America, plus redundant roof-mount chillers. Chicago operates purpose-built high-density cooling infrastructure. Consequently, your equipment runs at optimal temperatures at all times.
Cross-Connect Colocation
Direct physical cross-connections to carriers, cloud providers, and other tenants within the facility, bypassing the public internet for lower latency and higher reliability. Cross-connect colocation is essential for businesses requiring direct connectivity to specific networks or cloud on-ramps.
cross-connect colocationInternet Connectivity
Business-grade internet connectivity available directly from the data centre, eliminating the need for separate ISP contracts at your colocation deployment. Our internet connectivity options include dedicated bandwidth with proactive support and SLA-backed uptime guarantees.
internet connectivityPhysical Security
Multi-layer physical security including biometric access controls, 24×7 CCTV surveillance, man-trap entry systems, and on-site security personnel. Your equipment is protected at the facility level, not just at the network level.
Remote Hands & Smart Hands
On-site technical staff available to perform physical tasks at your equipment on request, reboots, cable management, hardware swaps, and troubleshooting, without requiring you to travel to the facility.
Colo Hosting + Managed Services
Uniquely, Next Dimension combines colo hosting with our managed IT services offering. As a result, you can have your colocation environment fully monitored, patched, backed up, and secured by the same team managing your other IT, through a single contract and a single point of accountability.
colo hostingFacility Specifications at a Glance
Both data centre facilities are built for enterprise and carrier-grade deployments. Furthermore, each offers the physical infrastructure required for the most demanding workloads.
| Specification | Toronto | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Total colocation space | 325,772 ft² (30,265 m²) | Largest US Midwest facility |
| Floors / layout | Eight floors; dedicated freight elevator | Multiple floors; multiple freight elevators |
| Cooling | Enwave Deep Lake Cooling + redundant chillers | Purpose-built high-density cooling |
| Power redundancy | Four separate riser systems | Redundant feeds; generator backup |
| Seismic rating | — | Zone 0 (lowest risk) |
| Flood plain | — | Outside 500-year flood plain |
| Floor load rating | — | 250 lbs/sq.ft (high-density capable) |
| Transit access | VIA Rail, UP Express, GO Train | McCormick Place; ample parking |
| Cross-connects | Available | Available |
| Internet connectivity | Available | Available |
| Remote / smart hands | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 |
Who Uses Next Dimension Data Centre Colocation
Our colocation clients range from Windsor-Essex businesses housing a handful of servers to enterprises with large cage deployments requiring cross-connect colocation and direct cloud on-ramps. In each case, the driver is the same, the economics and reliability of a world-class data centre are better than building and operating your own.
Why Businesses Choose Next Dimension for Colocation
Most colocation providers give you rack space and a power circuit. Next Dimension gives you rack space plus a 25+ year managed IT provider who can monitor, manage, secure, and support everything in that rack, from the same team, under the same contract.
Furthermore, our Windsor headquarters is ideally positioned for businesses in Southwestern Ontario and Michigan who want local account management alongside enterprise-grade Toronto and Chicago colocation. As a result, you get the infrastructure of a national provider with the relationship of a local one.
Connect with Next Dimension Colocation
Talk to our team about rack space rental, cross-connect options, or a combined colocation and managed services deployment.
Data Centre Colocation: Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from businesses evaluating colocation Toronto, colocation Chicago, and colo hosting options with Next Dimension.
Empower Your Business with Expert IT Services
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