Web infrastructure in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a growing data center market in the western United States, with 6 facilities and 3 internet exchange points. The city benefits from low taxes, abundant power, and fiber connectivity, making it attractive for colocation and cloud services. Its location also supports disaster recovery and content delivery for the broader Southwest region.
Las Vegas as an internet hub
Flexential Corp. operates 2 data centers in Las Vegas, the most of any provider. Other operators include Switch, Ltd., Fiberhub, DataBank, Ltd., and EdgeConneX Inc., each with 1 facility. The top internet exchange is IX42 LAS, which connects 11 networks, followed by Ninja-IX Las Vegas (7 networks) and MegaIX Las Vegas (4 networks).
Las Vegas serves enterprises in gaming, hospitality, and entertainment, as well as content providers and cloud on-ramps. The presence of multiple IXPs and carrier-neutral facilities supports low-latency connectivity and peering. Buyers include media companies, financial services, and tech firms seeking cost-effective colocation in a business-friendly environment.
Key facts
- Flexential Corp. operates 2 data centers in Las Vegas.
- IX42 LAS connects 11 networks at its exchange point.
- Ninja-IX Las Vegas has 7 connected networks.
- Switch, Ltd. runs 1 facility in the city.
- MegaIX Las Vegas connects 4 networks.