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Data Center Overview in Georgia COLLIERS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS GROUP Prepared by: Tim Huffman EVP / National Director Technology Solutions Group March 30, 2016
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Multi-tenant Data Center U.S. Market Share Source: 451 Research Northern Virginia Greater NY/NJ Silicon Valley/SF Dallas Chicago Los Angeles Atlanta Seattle Boston Phoenix Metro Atlanta is HQ for (20) Fortune 500 Companies and Home to 13,000 Tech Companies
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Georgia Data Center Site Selection Drivers Low Frequency of Natural Disasters Low Power Costs (50% of the national average) Excellent Fiber Connectivity World’s Busiest Airport Fiscal Strength Large Tech Work Force Source: Tagonline.org
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Comparison of Taxes, Electricity Rates and Risks Source: 451 Research Sales Tax (average combined state & local rates): Average Industrial Power Rates: Risks: A very low risk for natural disasters Georgia: 5.5 kwh North Carolina: 6.29 kwh South Carolina: 6.11 kwh Florida: 8.52 kwh Tennessee: 6.14 kwh Virginia: 7.27 kwh Georgia: 6.97% North Carolina: 6.9% South Carolina: 7.19% Florida: 6.62% Tennessee: 9.45% Virginia: 5.63%
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Georgia Tax Incentives Georgia House Bill 487: Sales and Use Tax Exemptions on Electricity and Equipment for Qualifying Data Centers Minimum Investment of $50MM within a 4-year Period Create at Least 5 Full-time Jobs Paying 150% of the Average County Wage Current Incentives $15 Million Annual Spend on IT Equipment
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Atlanta is home to more than 50 major data centers for leading global companies, including AMD, E*Trade, Google, HP, UPS, Coca-Cola, GE Source: Tagonline.org
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THANK YOU Tim Huffman Executive Vice President | Principal National Director | Technology Solutions Group Direct +1 404 877 9288 Mobile +1 678 549 8939 Main +1 404 888 9000 tim.huffman@colliers.com
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