Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in owning, acquiring, and operating data centers globally. The company offers secure, reliable, and scalable data center solutions that support mission-critical infrastructure for enterprises, cloud service providers, and network operators. Digital Realty’s portfolio encompasses a diverse range of facilities designed to deliver high levels of power availability, advanced cooling systems, and strict security measures, ensuring uninterrupted operations for its customers’ IT environments.
At its core, Digital Realty provides a comprehensive suite of products and services that includes colocation, interconnection, and hybrid IT solutions. Colocation services allow businesses to house their servers and networking equipment within Digital Realty’s purpose-built facilities, while interconnection offerings enable seamless, low-latency connectivity among partners, vendors, and cloud platforms. The company also supports cloud adoption strategies through managed and on-demand connectivity to major public cloud providers, helping clients optimize performance and maintain compliance.
Founded in 2004 by investment firm GI Partners, Digital Realty has grown through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic development. The company completed its initial public offering in 2004 and subsequently expanded its footprint through key transactions, including the acquisitions of DuPont Fabros Technology and Interxion. These moves bolstered Digital Realty’s position in North America and Europe, enhancing its ability to serve multinational customers with standardized, high-performance data center environments.
Digital Realty’s global presence spans more than 290 data centers across over 50 metros in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. This extensive network enables customers to deploy infrastructure close to end users, supporting applications that demand low latency and high bandwidth. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Stein, who oversees a leadership team dedicated to driving operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. Under his guidance, Digital Realty continues to invest in renewable energy initiatives and industry partnerships to meet evolving customer requirements and environmental goals.
