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How Colocapacity.com Makes Finding Colocation and Bare Metal Space Easy

Written by Josh Mitchell | Jun 4, 2025 3:00:00 PM

What is colocation?

Colocation (or colo as the cool kids say) is when you rent space in a third-party data center to host your physical IT infrastructure. You bring the servers, they bring the space, power, cooling, and connectivity.

Colo is perfect for companies who:

  • Want more control than the public cloud

  • Are dealing with rising cloud costs

  • Need physical hardware near customers or specific geographies

  • Have compliance needs (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI, etc.)

Why did we build colocapacity.com?

We know we’re not the only option out there—but we believed this process could be done better. Simpler. Faster. More useful.

Finding available data center space shouldn't involve spreadsheets from 2019, vague promises from reps, or endless email chains just to see if a site has capacity.

With ColoCapacity.com, you can:

  • Search live data center inventory across the U.S.

  • Filter by power, carriers, cooling type, compliance needs, and more

  • Use our interactive map to zoom into regional hot spots (Ashburn? Phoenix? Silicon Valley?)

  • Contact providers and get expert guidance quickly.

The site was built by Arkitech Group, and designed with a lot of love (and technical expertise) from the team at Bad Gateway (https://badgateway.us). 

What makes this easier than traditional data center sourcing?

We’ve reimagined what infrastructure sourcing should look like. Instead of relying on outdated listings or waiting on sales reps, you get immediate visibility and control through our platform.

With colocapacity.com, you get:

  • A searchable, filterable marketplace

  • Real-time visibility into data center availability

  • The ability to self-serve or get expert help when you want it

And since Arkitech Group is behind it, you still benefit from the guidance of seasoned infrastructure advisors at no cost. We’re here to support you from search to solution, all while making the process faster, clearer, and more informed.

How do I find colocation or bare metal space in specific regions?

Use the colocapacity.com Regions search or start with our interactive map. You can search by metro area, zoom into regions like Northern Virginia or Northern California, and instantly see what’s available without logging in or filling out a form.

You can then look at providers, exact physical locations, search by radius and more. 

Can I see who has space in Ashburn? Silicon Valley? Dallas?

Yes! That’s the whole point. Our interactive marketplace map lets you visually explore markets and see what’s currently available in:

  • Top-tier hubs like Ashburn, Santa Clara, Chicago, Dallas

  • Emerging markets like Hillsboro, Atlanta, and Phoenix

It’s built to make complex decisions simpler visually, clearly, and with real inventory behind every listing.  The best part?  On any page on the site, you can type into the search bar to zero in on you want to search!

I’m not technical; can you help me figure out what I need?

Yes. Colocation isn’t always simple. Hybrid infrastructure has a lot of moving parts. That’s why we don’t just show you listings, we support you through the decision.

Arkitech Group can:

  • Clarify your needs based on applications, budget, and timeline

  • Help you evaluate multiple providers

  • Make intros, explain tradeoffs, and help with selection at no cost

What if I need bare metal, not just colo?

You’re covered. Many of our providers offer bare metal servers as part of their colocation mix. You can filter for it directly in the marketplace or reach out to confirm availability.

And because it’s often colocated near cloud and network hubs, you can build powerful hybrid environments from one platform.

TL;DR: Why should I use ColoCapacity.com?

If you’ve ever tried to find colocation or bare metal space and hit a wall of bad data and worse sales funnels, we built this for you.

Colocapacity gives you:

  • A visual, filterable view of what’s available now

  • A fast, clean way to sort through infrastructure options

  • Support from actual people who know the space without charging you anything

You benefit from:

  • Transparency: You see exactly what's available in real-time, not outdated listings or vague promises.

  • Efficiency: Save hours of research with direct filters, maps, and regional breakdowns.

  • Guidance: If you're unsure, Arkitech Group can help you figure out the best fit—vendor-neutral, pressure-free, and free of charge.

  • Customization: Whether you're seeking compliance-ready racks, edge-ready locations, or hybrid design flexibility, we surface providers who match your actual needs.

Start searching now or message us to talk it through.