Incubation Process

Integra’s data center incubation process is built on three foundations: site selection, in-house design, and utility coordination. By following our proven approach, we efficiently deliver at scale, mission-critical projects for our customers.

Site Selection

At Integra, we help clients make decisions that align with long-term performance, scalability, and speed to market. As a vertically integrated, turnkey design-build firm, we manage every phase of our clients’ projects—from early planning and engineering to manufacturing [link to manufacturing page] and construction [link to construction page]—with precision and accountability.

Comprehensive Location Assessment: We evaluate potential sites across multiple dimensions to help drive optimal performance, resilience, and efficiency. These factors include:

  • Natural risk mitigation, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, and seismic activity
  • Proximity to highways, airports, or industrial corridors
  • Climate conditions that support low-cost cooling and reduce energy usage

Power Infrastructure Analysis: Reliable, affordable, and sustainable power is essential. We assess:

  • Proximity to, and reliability of, the local power grid
  • Competitive pricing per kilowatt-hour
  • Availability of wind, solar, or other green energy sources

Fiber Readiness: We ensure that our clients are set up for success with high-speed connectivity and future-ready bandwidth built on:

  • Multiple high-speed fiber providers
  • Proximity from the fiber to the data center
  • Connection point near a major fiber hub

Other Key Considerations: To maximize long-term value, we also evaluate:

  • Real estate value and local labor expenses
  • Property, corporate, and sales tax rates, including local incentives
  • Commuting ease and cost of living for employees

In-House Design

Integra’s in-house design process drives faster, smarter data center builds—delivering advanced infrastructure without the delays of traditional methods. By managing every aspect of the project from design to deployment, we ensure that our clients receive the highest quality service tailored to their specific needs. Our process benefits our clients in the following ways:

Comprehensive Control and Speed: Integra owns its supply chain, which allows us to complete large-scale projects much faster than traditional methods. This control means we can deliver mission-critical projects with unparalleled speed and reliability, meeting tight deadlines and reducing project complexity.

Tailored Solutions: Our customer-centric approach is designed to meet unique requirements for each client. By understanding and addressing specific needs, we provide solutions that are not only efficient, but also scalable and adaptable to future demands.

Unmatched Expertise: Our in-house design process leverages our teams’ expertise to create advanced data center infrastructure that sets new standards for the data center industry.

Vertical Integration: Integra’s proprietary modular infrastructure and optimized integration allows for rapid deployment and quality control. This vertical integration ensures that every component of the project is seamlessly managed, resulting in cohesive and efficient execution.

Utility Coordination

Integra’s coordination with utility companies is a critical aspect of our incubation process, ensuring that our data centers operate at maximum efficiency that delivers rapid power deployment to each site. By working closely with utility providers, we can address power availability, grid flexibility, and infrastructure development, which are essential for the seamless operation of our data centers.

Strategic Partnerships: Integra establishes strategic partnerships to ensure that our data centers have access to reliable and cost-effective power sources. These partnerships allow us to plan and execute projects with a clear understanding of power requirements and availability, minimizing delays and optimizing resource allocation. This also includes planning for redundancy, ensuring energy efficiency, and addressing site selection criteria to optimize the utility integration process.

Grid Flexibility: By collaborating with utility providers, Integra leverages grid flexibility to accommodate the power demands of our data centers. This collaboration helps integrate renewable energy sources and implement demand response strategies, driving overall efficiency and sustainability of our operations.