AUBix

What AUBix does

AUBix LLC is a multi-tenant, carrier-neutral data center operator headquartered in Auburn, Alabama, that opened its 40,000-square-foot mission-critical facility on March 28, 2022, with an initial $120 million investment from AUBix and its tenant customers. The company provides colocation services (cabinets, cages, and custom suites up to one megawatt), high-density power and cooling for AI/ML and HPC workloads, and direct cloud on-ramps to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud via carrier-neutral cross-connects. AUBix is Alabama's first NVIDIA DGX-Ready certified colocation provider, enabling enterprise AI deployments without in-house infrastructure capital.

The business model is anchored on recurring subscription revenue from colocation contracts, interconnection, and cloud on-ramps, supplemented by professional services (remote hands, smart hands, structured cabling, design-build) and managed hybrid cloud delivered through partner Nfina. AUBix serves enterprise customers across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing/farming, supply chain, universities, and municipalities, with Core Scientific's $135 million initial HPC deployment representing the largest anchor tenant and a $400 million total investment trajectory over 10 years. The company also operates the Alabama Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AAICE), a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership with eight higher education institutions and the cities of Auburn, Montgomery, and Opelika, delivering AI/ML workforce development and research infrastructure.

AUBix pursues a direct enterprise field sales motion supplemented by channel partner programs, an online marketplace of 13+ technology and service providers, and participation in regional industry events (Bisnow DICE Southeast). Its competitive differentiators are geographic exclusivity as Alabama's first NVIDIA-certified AI-ready colocation, CMMC Level 2 readiness for federal contractor compliance, proximity to Auburn University for academic collaboration, and planned expansion capability beyond 100,000 sq ft on its 6-acre site. Leadership is anchored by Founder and CEO Andrew Albrecht, with Matt Tyndall as Chief Development Officer, Shane Hammett as CISO, and Raymond Hawkins serving on the Board of Directors since September 2023.

Name

AUBix

Legal name

AUBix LLC

Website

https://aubix.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AUBix is a private, multi-tenant data center in Auburn, Alabama providing colocation, HPC, and carrier-neutral interconnection with NVIDIA DGX-Ready certification, serving healthcare, financial, government, and HPC customers across the Southeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Center Colocation Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Colocation & Remote Hands Services (HDABACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wholesale Colocation (Powered Shells / Suites) (HDABACAB), AI Datacenter Power, Cooling & Racks (liquid cooling, power delivery) (HDAAAAAH), Edge Colocation & Distributed Data Center Services (HDABAOAB)

Keywords

• Data center colocation
• High performance computing
• Cloud interconnection services
• Hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Carrier neutral facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Colocation Services: Rental of secure cabinet space, cages, and custom suites with power, cooling, and physical security for customer IT infrastructure. Provides flexible contracts allowing services to adapt and grow with business needs, from single cabinets to megawatt-level custom suites.
2. High Performance Computing Colocation: Specialized colocation for AI, machine learning, HPC, and supercomputing workloads with high-density power and cooling technology supporting demanding compute requirements.
3. Interconnection and Cross-Connects: Point-to-point physical fiber connections between customer infrastructure and network service providers, cloud providers, and partners within the data center. Includes IP bandwidth services with flexible and burstable options ranging from 100MB to 10GB.
4. Cloud On-Ramp Services: Direct access services to public cloud providers enabling low-latency connections to AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle, and Microsoft Azure through partner network service providers.
5. Professional Services: Remote hands, smart hands, structured cabling, and end-to-end design-build solutions including architectural, engineering, design, and implementation services. Offered through monthly recurring support, prepaid blocks, or ad hoc billing.
6. Hybrid Cloud Solutions: Nfina-powered hybrid cloud combining on-premises private cloud with off-site backup and disaster recovery, managed through a single point of contact with IaaS and DRaaS offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AUBix operates a multi-tenant, mission-critical data center providing colocation services (cabinets, cages, and custom suites with power, cooling, and physical security), high-performance computing colocation for AI/ML workloads, carrier-neutral interconnection with cloud on-ramps to AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle, and Azure, and managed hybrid cloud solutions. It also delivers remote/smart hands professional services and security/compliance support for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SSAE-18, NIST 800-171, and CMMC requirements.

Product overview

AUBix is a multi-tenant, mission-critical data center offering a portfolio of infrastructure and managed services. The core platform provides colocation (cabinets, cages, suites), high-performance computing, and carrier-neutral interconnection with cloud on-ramps to major hyperscalers. Add-on modules include Nfina Hybrid Cloud for cyber resilience, Professional Services for remote/smart hands support, and Security and Compliance for CMMC/HIPAA readiness. The company operates AAICE (Alabama Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence), a public-private partnership for AI workforce development, and maintains a marketplace of technology partners including NVIDIA, cloud providers, and IT service firms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AAICE: Alabama Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence - a public-private partnership based in Auburn, Alabama established to improve the development and understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning. A 501(c)(3) organization encompassing multiple higher education institutions.

Products and services

• Cabinets and Cages Multi-tenant colocation service providing secure cabinets, cages, and custom suites with flexible power density, redundant power, engineered airflow, and physical security for customer IT infrastructure. Offered with flexible contracts from single cabinets to megawatt-level custom suites for organizations of varying sizes.
• High Performance Colocation

Quantifiable outcome

• $120 million initial investment represents single most significant IT investment in Auburn in at least five years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025VCOM awarded $3.5M Department of Defense grant utilizing advanced AI technologies in collaboration with AAICE and AUBix data center for continuous surveillance and data processing in military settings.
• Alabama Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AAICE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2023Public-private partnership based in Auburn, Alabama established to improve development and understanding of AI and ML. Partners include multiple higher education institutions (VCOM, Alabama State University, Auburn University, Central Alabama Community College, Southern Union State Community College, Talladega College, Trenholm State Community College, Tuskegee University), cities of Auburn, Montgomery, and Opelika, and AUBix LLC.
• Montgomery Internet Exchange (MGMix)coreTechnology or Integration · 15 November 2022City of Montgomery extending high-speed internet network and peering network supporting ISPs to Auburn, expanding to AUBix data center. This expansion paves the digital path to cost-effective, efficient, and accessible connectivity.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 August 2022AUBix named certified North American colocation provider for NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center program. This certification enables global businesses to access modern data center facilities for AI initiatives and infrastructure deployment using NVIDIA DGX systems. AUBix is Alabama's first NVIDIA-certified, AI-enabled data center.
• Windstream WholesalecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2022Leading provider of fast and flexible solutions connecting its Intelligent Converged Optical Network (ICON) to AUBix data center adjacent to Auburn University, scheduled to come online by end of February 2022.
• Windstream EnterprisecoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork service provider empowering digital transformation for wholesale customers including content and media providers, cloud and data center operators, international carriers, resale partners, cable operators, and wireless and traditional network service providers.
• VertivcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld's leading critical digital infrastructure provider connecting and protecting networks with core-to-edge solutions. Vertiv enables availability and connectivity for AUBix infrastructure.
• CommScopecoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal communications technology company pushing boundaries to create world's most advanced networks. Redefining connectivity across the globe.
• JMF TechnologiesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional IT support provider serving Alabama businesses since 1993. Delivers enterprise-level services and solutions at small business prices.
• NfinacoreTechnology or IntegrationIT infrastructure platform provider supplying cyber resilience for business continuity including hyperconverged, SAN storage, hybrid cloud, and cloud hosting solutions.
• Praxis AIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning digital education and research company dedicated to solving world's toughest problems including climate change, education inequality, cancer, hunger, and global digital transformation.
• Mark III SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading digital and IT transformation solutions provider delivering full stack technology solutions to business enterprises.
• Heptagon Information TechnologyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVeteran-owned small business established in 2014 providing Federal, State, and Commercial Enterprise Network and Cybersecurity Engineering with focus on large-scale enterprise implementations.
• Jeskell SystemsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSmall business committed to improving mission performance through IT modernization and digital transformation using advanced solutions for specific IT challenges.
• Core Scientific InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeader in digital infrastructure for high-performance computing expanding into Auburn with planned $135 million investment and expected total investment of $400 million to establish operation in AUBix data center.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DC BLOX: Atlanta-based multi-tenant colocation operator focused on the Southeastern U.S., explicitly serving Tier 2/3 markets and underserved regions (Atlanta, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Myrtle Beach). Closest like-for-like comp to AUBix — same regional edge-colo thesis, same carrier-neutral interconnection model, similar Southeast GTM.
• DartPoints: Edge data center operator targeting Tier 2/3 U.S. cities and underserved markets with carrier-neutral colocation and cloud-adjacent capacity. Comparable to AUBix in mission (rural/small-market digital parity), target customer (mid-market enterprise, education, government), and scale.
• H5 Data Centers: U.S. colocation operator with ~12 carrier-neutral facilities across Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets. Closely comparable to AUBix on multi-tenant managed-colo services, customer mix (enterprise/mid-market), and growth-stage profile.
• Element Critical: Boutique multi-tenant colocation provider with facilities in select U.S. markets (Austin, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston), focused on enterprise customers requiring high-touch service. Closely comparable to AUBix on operational model and customer targeting, and a near-neighbor in the Atlanta metro area.
• T5 Data Centers: Wholesale and custom-suite colocation provider offering powered-shell builds (1–100+ MW) — directly analogous to AUBix's custom-suite offering with megawatt-class density. Comparable in mission-built enterprise/wholesale positioning.

Broad incumbents

• CoreSite (American Tower): Interconnection-heavy colocation operator (acquired by American Tower for $10B) known for dense cloud on-ramps and meet-me-room ecosystems — directly analogous to AUBix's AWS/Azure/GCP/Oracle cloud on-ramp and MMR strategy, though operating at national scale.
• CyrusOne (KIO Networks): Hyperscale-leaning colocation operator (now part of KIO Networks following the 2022 take-private). Same HPC/AI workload category as AUBix, but at multi-hundred-MW campus scale — defines the upper-bound on capacity, power, and competitive intensity AUBix will face as it courts AI tenants.
• Flexential: Large U.S. colocation and managed services provider with 40+ data centers across Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets including Atlanta and Charlotte. Direct overlap with AUBix in the Southeast plus substantially broader scale and cloud interconnection footprint.
• DataBank: One of the largest U.S. edge colocation providers (now owned by CloudHQ/BlackRock) with 65+ facilities, including Southeast U.S. metros. Same edge-colo + interconnection model as AUBix, but operating at national scale — the natural consolidator/competitor.

Emerging players

• EdgeConneX: Sponsor-backed (EQT) edge data center specialist with 50+ facilities globally. Built specifically to push compute closer to end-users in secondary markets — same edge-colo architecture as AUBix, but materially larger footprint and balance sheet. Key competitor for the next wave of regional AI/HPC tenants.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aubix-llc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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