TierPoint
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Regional data center and managed services provider operating 40+ facilities across US secondary and tertiary markets. Differentiates through a broad managed services layer on top of colocation — private cloud, hybrid cloud, disaster recovery, managed security, and business continuity workspace — positioning it as a full-stack IT outsourcing option for mid-market enterprises. Unusually deep compliance posture covering both regulated industries and government: SOC 1/SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA/...
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Ideal Customer
- TierPoint's primary sweet spot is mid-market to enterprise organizations, particularly those with 500 to 5,000 employees and IT budgets ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000 annually.
- The company explicitly targets mid-sized businesses in its research publications and go-to-market messaging, and positions itself as the right partner for organizations navigating hybrid IT complexity, digital transformation, or regulatory compliance burdens they cannot manage alone.
Key Differentiators
- TierPoint differentiates primarily through its combination of geographic breadth in underserved U.S. secondary markets, platform-agnostic hybrid IT flexibility, and a compliance-first posture across all services and facilities — a rare combination at national scale.
- Its VMware VCSP Pinnacle status (one of fewer than 15 in North America) and management of over 700 VMware-based customer clouds positions it as a critical continuity provider amid Broadcom's partner program restructuring.
Industries Served
- TierPoint serves a broad and explicitly regulated customer base spanning healthcare, financial services, government, education, nonprofit, communications, SaaS/technology, energy, manufacturing, and retail.
- The company highlights deep specialization in compliance-heavy verticals: its healthcare practice supports HIPAA/HITECH and HITRUST requirements, its financial services practice addresses PCI-DSS and GLBA, and its government/public sector practice supports NIST 800-53, FISMA, CMMC, CJIS, and ITAR.
Service Coverage
- TierPoint operates exclusively within the United States, with a coast-to-coast footprint of 40+ interconnected data centers spanning approximately 20 markets across multiple states including Missouri, Washington, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Nevada, Tennessee, Nebraska, Florida, Connecticut, Kansas, and others.
- The company has historically focused on secondary and tertiary U.S. markets — cities that are often underserved by large national data center operators — while also maintaining a presence in select major metros.
Partnerships
- TierPoint maintains deep partnerships with major hyperscalers and platform vendors.
- It is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Partner across six designations (Infrastructure, Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, Modern Work, Security, and Private Cloud), an established Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), and an AWS Advanced Tier Partner with AWS Cloud Operations Competency status and over 100 AWS certifications.
Company Size & Ownership
- TierPoint was founded in 2010 (originally as Cequel Data Centers) and has approximately 900–1,000 employees as of 2025–2026.
- Annual revenue estimates vary by source but range from approximately $500M to $1B, reflecting significant growth from earlier estimates around $175M.
Compliance & Certifications
- TierPoint holds an extensive portfolio of annually renewed compliance certifications and attestations across all of its major data centers.
- These include ISO 27001:2022 (covering its ISMS, corporate HQ, and all major data centers), SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 2 + HITRUST, HIPAA/HITECH, PCI-DSS 4.01, NIST SP 800-53 Rev.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
5 offeringsCloud
Private, multi-tenant, hyperscale, and hybrid cloud solutions — including direct cloud on-ramps to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Available as self-managed or fully managed. Supports HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-53, FISMA, CMMC, and CJIS compliance requirements.
Colocation
Retail colocation across 40+ TierPoint facilities in US markets — cabinets, cages, and private suites. Carrier-diverse with cloud on-ramps. HIPAA/HITECH, PCI-DSS, SOC 1/SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53 certified; Remote Hands available 24/7 at all locations.
Disaster Recovery
DRaaS and business continuity solutions with automated failover, low RTO/RPO, and comprehensive DR testing. Business Continuity Workspace available for employee continuity during disruptions. Supports HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST 800-53 compliance.
High-Density Colocation
Colocation configured for AI and high-performance workloads requiring elevated power and advanced cooling options. Supports GPU-dense deployments; flexible power increments and liquid cooling available at select facilities.
Managed Security
Security risk and compliance services including assessments, managed detection and response, and compliance program support for HIPAA, PCI-DSS 4.0, NIST 800-53, FISMA, CMMC, CJIS, ITAR, and GLBA. CISSP-certified professionals; ISO 27001 certified security operations.
Considering TierPoint?
Our team will work with you to determine if TierPoint is the right fit for your organization. From research and assessment through procurement negotiation and ongoing vendor management — we handle the entire process at no cost to you.