Vero Fiber Networks has built a 100-mile fully underground multi-conduit fiber network in Des Moines, IA, to provide a new alternative fiber network source for the burgeoning data center market, which is driven by the growth of AI technologies.
This expansion to Des Moines, IA, raises Vero's network presence to 20 states and 230 markets. Using a dual-ring architecture, Vero's network provides diverse and route protection options.
With the growth of AI technologies, Des Moines is poised to become an increasingly important Midwest market for data center operators. This can be attributed to power and land availability, comparatively low power costs, and increasing investment in renewable energy.
Today, the Des Moines data center market covers over 4 million square feet with 397 megawatts and ranks as the 14th largest market in the United States. Vero's high-capacity route was designed to strategically pass all 16 existing Des Moines metro area data centers.
