Execute on the Optimal Data Center Strategy
Data center advisory and execution services at global scale.
All at no cost to you.
1,275
Gigawatts of Critical Power
successfully sourced for UPSTACK data center clients
82
Customer Net Promoter Score
driven by a reputation for superior results and world class support
475
Data Center Colocation Projects
completed over the last 10 years
OUR TECHNOLOGY
Find Data Centers, Compare TCO and Evaluate Specifications
Our suite of advanced, proprietary tools empowers both our clients and our team to efficiently manage every aspect of their technology investments. From initial procurement to ongoing maintenance, these tools simplify complex processes and improve overall management.
With real-time visibility into contract terms, renewal dates, and spending, plus intuitive dashboards and automated alerts, users can track performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, avoid compliance risks, and make smarter, data-driven decisions to maximize technology value.
DATA CENTER COLOCATION ADVISORY SERVICES
A Full-Spectrum Analysis of Total Cost of Operations
Up to 75% of technology investments fail due to poor solution choices, and nearly 90% of IT contracts are overpriced. Our unbiased, data-driven advisory ensures you select the right technology at the right price, protecting your bottom line.
Vendor Benchmark Pricing
Vendor Pricing Model Analysis
Utility Power Contract Rate Analysis
Power Consumption Cost Forecasting
Cooling / Heat Rejection Cost Forecasting
Network Connectivity & Interconnection Costs
Sales and Operating Tax Assessments
Understand vendor pricing structures with clarity
UPSTACK helps you evaluate colocation pricing models—such as per-kW, footprint-based, and hybrid approaches—so you can understand cost implications across providers. We provide clear comparisons grounded in real-world data and deployment experience, empowering you to select solutions that align with your usage, growth plans, and budget priorities.
Unlock hidden utility costs
Energy contracts can significantly inflate long-term colocation spend. We evaluate market-rate benchmarks, utility provider terms, and location-based pricing to identify cost discrepancies and uncover negotiation opportunities that protect your margins.
Plan for long-term energy demands
Our advisors model future power usage based on your projected rack density, workloads, and cooling efficiency. This proactive approach equips you to plan and budget accurately while avoiding surprise overages and capacity constraints.
Optimize site selection with cooling cost insights
UPSTACK evaluates vendor data and climate-related variables to forecast the long-term cost impact of heat rejection and cooling strategies. By comparing projected HVAC efficiency across providers and regions, we help you prioritize colocation sites that reduce energy waste and support long-term cost containment—without overcommitting to high-overhead environments.
Evaluate total network costs—not just rack rates
UPSTACK helps you assess carrier access, cross-connect fees, and interconnection pricing across colocation providers. We review your connectivity needs and vendor-specific cost models to ensure accurate forecasting—so you avoid surprise charges tied to network topology and can confidently compare true total cost of ownership.
Identify tax impacts across potential sites
UPSTACK evaluates vendor tax structures and regional regulations that influence total cost of colocation. From sales and use taxes to operating tax variables, we assess how location-specific policies may impact your budget—especially in multi-state deployments. Our advisory helps you compare tax exposure across options so you can select sites that align with both financial and compliance objectives.
Dedicated Experts to Provide a Comprehensive Data Center Analysis
From power contracts to interconnect strategies, UPSTACK evaluates every cost center tied to your colocation environment. Explore the tabs to see how our advisors reduce risk, cut hidden expenses, and ensure every infrastructure decision supports long-term ROI.
Access market-wide pricing and availability intelligence
We provide deep visibility into global colocation pricing, availability, and contract terms across 300+ data center operators. Our advisors benchmark costs, compare vendor capabilities, and uncover hidden value—ensuring you never overpay or commit to an underperforming facility. Our insights are powered by the industry’s most expansive data repository.
Evaluate power infrastructure for resiliency and scale
Our experts assess the power architecture of each facility—examining redundancy, failover protocols, density limits, and energy efficiency. We flag any design constraints that could impact uptime or scalability. This review helps ensure your colocation partner can meet the demands of today and tomorrow, without surprises.
Analyze cooling capabilities and infrastructure reliability
We review mechanical systems—HVAC, airflow management, and thermal design—to help you evaluate how well each facility can handle high-density workloads and evolving cooling demands. Our assessments identify potential risk areas early, supporting infrastructure decisions that are both technically sound and operationally future-ready.
Understand connectivity options and redundancy at each site
We evaluate the network posture of each facility, including carrier diversity, cloud on-ramps, latency considerations, and interconnect strategies. Our advisory team highlights connectivity gaps and opportunities to ensure your data center investments align with business continuity, performance, and application requirements.
Compare vendors using real-world performance indicators
We help you evaluate colocation vendors based on operational track records—not just promises. By combining CSAT/NPS scores, uptime histories, and firsthand client feedback, we provide a vendor-neutral lens into reliability, support experience, and service consistency. It’s an objective view to help you select with confidence.
Uncover location-based risks before you commit
We assess physical and environmental risks tied to each site—ranging from natural hazards to geopolitical and infrastructure concerns. We also consider compliance posture, physical access controls, and local utility reliability. Our goal is to help you proactively minimize disruption risk and support long-term operational resilience.
Identify gaps in SLAs and contract terms
We analyze vendor contracts and service-level agreements to spotlight risks, loopholes, and areas where terms can be improved. From power commitments to cross-connect fees and renewal clauses, we help you negotiate stronger, more transparent agreements—with leverage rooted in data and experience.
Clarity on your total cost of operations
While identifying data centers is straightforward, comparing the pricing models of various colocation vendors and conducting a comprehensive TCO analysis can be incredibly time-consuming.
Our AI-powered platform streamlines this process, eliminating hours of tedious manual work. Plus, our recommendations include price benchmarking drawn from hundreds of megawatts of colocation projects.
Solutions for Every Team
From finance and procurement to IT and security, UPSTACK helps unify priorities across teams—delivering clarity, control, and cost savings where it matters most. Whether you're optimizing spend, accelerating tech deployment, or reducing risk, UPSTACK delivers tailored support that scales with your business goals.
Suddenly your teams can focus on their most valuable work
Selecting and managing technology should be efficient, cost-effective, and enjoyable. UPSTACK streamlines processes and eliminates the burden of necessary but time-consuming tasks. With its AI-Engine and expertise navigating all available technology vendors, UPSTACK automates complex processes into a smooth and easy experience.
Save Time
A dynamic group of technology professionals that collectively bring a wealth of real-world experience and specialized solutions expertise with laser focus on positive outcomes for all clients.
Cut Costs
UPSTACK’s Customer Experience team efficiently manages every aspect of your technology investment, providing dedicated support at each stage of your IT project and beyond.
Reduce Risk
UPSTACK’s suite of advanced, proprietary tools provide real-time visibility into contract terms, renewal dates, and overall spending, allowing customers to track performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and avoid compliance risks.
24/7 Support, Anytime, Anywhere
Managing multiple strategic technology vendors is complex and time-consuming, often involving numerous account managers, frequent turnover, and multiple portals—all of which create inefficiencies and slow issue resolution. UPSTACK simplifies this by serving as your single point of contact for all vendors, providing one dedicated customer success team and a unified portal for all your information. We eliminate the administrative burden, optimize your vendor relationships, and free your teams to focus on high-priority business initiatives.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Are Saying
“UPSTACK's expertise has been instrumental in ensuring that we keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. Their insights and strategic approach have not only streamlined our processes but also empowered our team to focus on our core objectives.”
Leading Document Management Platform
Lead Business Operations Manager,
“Stacey and her team are outstanding to work with. They are able to work on complicated situations—from billing audits to telecom challenges like SD-WAN and Internet connectivity. They are a full-service operation.”
SVP, Information Technology, Kilroy Realty
Stan Low
“Kelly and team have organized and streamlined our service ordering process, saving the company money. She transitioned critical life safety services without downtime and upgraded internet to support heavy security monitoring. I can’t imagine doing this on my own.”
Real Estate Investment Trust
Director of Technology Integration,
"The experience and the ability to help with the procurement process have been invaluable. We have had considerable savings and faster deployment times with UPSTACK."
Director, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity, Whataburger
Charles Schuetz
“UPSTACK provides us the highest possible value, with a dedicated team committed to our success and who are truly vested in providing great solutions to meet our goals.”
Information Security & Technology Engineering, Nationally Recognized Grocer
Vice President
"UPSTACK [has] proven to be an indispensable asset for our [technology] needs over the years; without them providing their assistance, it would have been a much tougher road to navigate. We highly recommend them for their knowledge and expertise."