Cologix and CIM Group have announced the completion of a state-of-the-art, 15MW Scalelogix TOR4 data centre in Toronto, Canada. Strategically located within one of Toronto’s premier connectivity hubs, the joint venture data centre solidifies the city’s position as a pivotal digital hub.
The completion of this facility marks a significant milestone in Cologix’s commitment to fortifying the digital infrastructure of the region and delivering unparalleled colocation and interconnection services to its customers. For CIM Group, an active owner and investor in data centres across North America, the completion is part of its continued expansion in digital infrastructure. While a significant portion of the data centre has been pre-leased by a major global business anchor tenant, additional space is available.
“Strong demand from major global cloud providers and prominent digital enterprises continues to drive us to actively enhance our Scalelogix portfolio throughout North America,” said Chris Heinrich, Chief Revenue Officer, Cologix. “TOR4 embodies our vision of providing cutting-edge hyperscale data centre solutions that empower businesses to thrive with rapid connectivity, ultra-low latency, robust security and essential network access, which are vital to helping our customers grow their businesses at the digital Edge.”
Encompassing 50,000 square feet on a 3.4-acre campus, the facility is designed to accommodate the evolving needs of businesses in the technology-driven era. With the completion of TOR4, Cologix offers more than 200 Canadian-based networks and over 700 networks across the company’s North American footprint. Supported by robust power and cooling infrastructure, TOR4 ensures optimal performance and security for mission-critical operations.
In addition to digital infrastructure such as data centres, CIM Group’s growing portfolio of diverse infrastructure assets includes renewable energy, transportation and water and waste management that support metropolitan communities in North America. For more than 25 years, CIM Group has utilised its broad expertise to own, develop, reposition and operate real assets, transforming communities and creating dynamic environments throughout the Americas.
“CIM Group believes that data centres are critical infrastructure assets. We are focused on growing our investment in state-of-the-art data centres throughout North America that accommodate the latest and future technologies,” said Avi Shemesh, Co-founder and Principal, CIM Group. “Further, our investment strategy prioritises data centres that are designed and operated in a manner that reflects the best practices in sustainability and environmentally sensitive processes.”
With its innovative design and advanced features, TOR4 provides reliable, scalable and high-performance services to companies navigating the complexities of the digital landscape. Key features of the new facility include:
- Energy efficiency: Cooling system is designed to maximise energy efficiency complete with free-cooling capability. It also includes green roof capacity.
- Purpose-built flexibility: Designed as a three-story, 50,000 square foot facility on a sprawling 3.4-acre campus, TOR4 boasts a tailor-made infrastructure that offers flexibility to adapt and expand according to business requirements. There are two planned data halls as well as exclusive cages and an approximate cabinet capacity of 1,000 cabinets.
- Robust power: The power distribution is strategically redundant, enhancing stability and minimising downtime. TOR4 runs on a robust 15 MW of power, ensuring unwavering performance and reliability, and has multiple backup generators and dedicated units supporting the cooling infrastructure.
- Highly connected network: TOR4 is part of Cologix’s robust interconnection ecosystem of 700+ networks, 350+ cloud providers, 30+ public cloud onramps and six internet exchanges. The facility includes multiple physically separated, diverse and secure Meet-Me-Rooms while offering various fibre entrance vaults to the campus. Metro area dark fibre is also available.
- Top-tier security: The facility includes an anti-intrusion system, closed-circuit television (CCTV) system, biometric scanners and badge access. Customised security is available.
- Fire protection: TOR4 is fortified with dual, interlocked, pre-action fire suppression systems, assuring swift response and minimising potential damage. Cross-zoned VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) technology is employed for comprehensive fire detection along with leak detection systems deployed around piping and drains.
