Aligned
Aligned provides specialized, temporary capacity to help technology leaders address structural issues within their software platforms. They focus on recovering lost margins, de-risking fragile systems, and preparing assets for growth or sale by improving cost structures, security, and platform foundations. While not directly operating data centres, Aligned assists companies by optimising the underlying technology and infrastructure that supports their operations. This includes diagnosing and remediating issues related to compute, storage, and data unit economics, ensuring the platform functions efficiently and cost-effectively.
At a glance
Facilities tracked
37
Markets
18
Countries
6
Live capacity
1,150+ MW
Pipeline
1,150+ MW
Total potential
2,400+ MW
27% of pipeline is estimated rather than sourced.
Live capacity is power in service today. Pipeline is under construction plus announced. Total potential counts every megawatt once, including expansion headroom at existing sites.
Aligned data centre locations
36 mapped sites across 6 countries, coloured by status.
About Aligned
Aligned serves a diverse customer base across enterprise, hyperscale, and carrier segments through a non carrier neutral model, meaning the company maintains direct connectivity relationships rather than operating as a purely neutral facility platform. The operator's business model emphasizes geographic diversification while building scale in selected metropolitan areas, enabling better unit economics and operational efficiency. With 300 employees supporting its global operations, the company has established operational depth while remaining substantially smaller than hyperscale operators. The combination of dominant market position in Phoenix, selective presence in tier one North American markets, and emerging market exposure in Latin America positions Aligned as a regionally focused operator with growth potential aligned to North American infrastructure trends and emerging Latin American demand drivers.
3 paragraphs are not shown here because they assert facility or capacity figures we could not reconcile with the measured figures above.
Company Overview
Aligned facilities
Every Aligned site with a page on DC Atlas, by market.
PhoenixUnited States
- Chandler Aligned 018Chandler · Operational
- Chandler Aligned 025Chandler · Operational
- Phoenix Aligned 002Phoenix · Operational
- Waddell Aligned 028Waddell · Under construction
Central OhioUnited States
- Conesville Aligned 016Conesville · Under construction
- Coshocton Aligned 015Conesville · Under construction
ChicagoUnited States
- Elk Grove Village Aligned 020Elk Grove Village · Under construction
- Northlake Aligned 010Northlake · Operational
DallasUnited States
- Plano Aligned 004Plano · Operational
- Plano Aligned 026Plano · Under construction
Dallas-Fort Worth Metro AreaUnited States
- Plano Aligned 001Plano · Operational
- Plano Aligned 027Plano · Operational
HillsboroUnited States
- Hillsboro Aligned 012Hillsboro · Operational
- Hillsboro Aligned 022Hillsboro · Under construction
Northern VirginiaUnited States
- Ashburn Aligned 019Ashburn · Operational
- Sterling Aligned 011Sterling · Operational
Salt Lake CityUnited States
- West Jordan Aligned 007West Jordan · Operational
- West Jordan Aligned 009West Jordan · Operational
SantiagoChile
- Lampa Aligned 001Lampa · Operational
- San Joaquín Aligned 002San Joaquín · Operational
AtlantaUnited States
- Lithia Springs Aligned 003Lithia Springs · Operational
ChicagolandUnited States
- Northlake Aligned 024Northlake · Operational
Colombia
- Cota Aligned 001Cota · Operational
Dallas-Fort WorthUnited States
- Mansfield Aligned 014Mansfield · Under construction
FrederickUnited States
- Frederick Aligned 021Frederick · Under construction
Frederick CountyUnited States
- Frederick Aligned 017Frederick · Under construction
LubbockUnited States
- Abernathy Aligned 001Abernathy · Under construction
Northeast OhioUnited States
- Sandusky Aligned 013Sandusky · Under construction
QuerétaroMexico
- Santiago de Querétaro Aligned 001Santiago de Querétaro · Under construction
Rio de JaneiroBrazil
- São João de Meriti Aligned 003São João de Meriti · Operational
Salt Lake MetroUnited States
- West Jordan Aligned 006West Jordan · Operational
Salt Lake Metro AreaUnited States
- West Valley City Aligned 008West Valley City · Operational
San Miguel de AllendeMexico
- San Miguel de Allende Aligned 004San Miguel de Allende · Operational
Santa Rosa JáureguiMéxico
- Santa Rosa Jáuregui Aligned 002El Marqués · Operational
Sao PauloBrazil
- Barueri Aligned 004Barueri · Operational
São PauloBrazil
- Santana de Parnaíba Aligned 001Santana de Parnaíba · Operational
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Recent Activity
Chillicothe Council enacts 60-day data center moratorium
Chillicothe City Council passed a 60-day moratorium on data centers on August 27. Mayor Luke Feeney said the pause would allow the city to review its zoning and development code, gather public input, and determine whether to permit data centers; he noted the city has received no applications yet. The action followed two months of community consultation since the announcement of a proposed data center project in July.
Pataskala Council to Hear Data Center Proposal in Industrial Park
The Pataskala City Council will hold a hearing on August 25, 2026, to consider a proposal from Aligned Data Centers to build a 200-Megawatt data center within the city's industrial park. The development includes three data center facilities and site improvements.
Chillicothe Council assigns committee to formulate data center legislation
Chillicothe City Council took action on public concerns about a proposed high-performance computing campus (data center) announced for the former Pixelle paper mill site. On July 27, 2026, the council heard from industry experts and residents, and assigned Engineering Committee Chair Kathy Dunn to gather information and formulate possible legislation regarding data centers. Dunn delegated research on electrical power consumption, water use, wastewater discharge, and noise concerns to four council members whose wards are closest to the proposed site. The city learned of the $1.5 billion project from a news release rather than through official notification.
BlackRock and MGX Close $40B Aligned Data Centers Acquisition, Inject $5B for AI
BlackRock and MGX consortium completed the acquisition of Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion, marking a record deal in the data center industry. Following close, the consortium committed an additional $5 billion to expand the operator's AI-focused infrastructure capabilities. Aligned operates 51 campuses with over 6.4 GW of operational and planned capacity. The partners signaled an ambition to deploy up to $100 billion total toward AI infrastructure development.
AIP, MGX and BlackRock's GIP complete $40bn acquisition of Aligned Data Centers
A consortium of the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), MGX, and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Aligned Data Centers at a valuation of approximately $40 billion. The deal represents a major consolidation in the data-center sector driven by AI infrastructure demand. This acquisition combines multiple institutional investors' backing to secure a major operator's full portfolio.
Consortium Completes $40B Acquisition of Aligned Data Centers
A consortium has completed the acquisition of Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion USD, which includes ODATA, an operator with data center facilities in Brazil and other Latin American markets. The new controlling group has committed an additional $5 billion for platform expansion. This represents a major consolidation in the data center sector with significant investment in Latin American infrastructure.