Why Kitchener?
Located in one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology regions, Chip’s Kitchener facilities benefit from proximity to world-class research institutions, a deep AI talent pool, and dense fibre infrastructure. The Kitchener Region’s rapid population growth, stable power grid, and innovation-driven economy make it an ideal environment for high-density AI and enterprise workloads.
KIT1
KIT1 is a Kitchener Tier III data center providing scalable colocation, liquid-cooled AI-ready infrastructure with robust power, networking, and 24/7 support.
Data Center Specifications
Onsite 24/7
Manned Security
Monitored Camera
Yes
Multi-door Mantrap
Yes
Access
HID Access
Fire Suppression
FM 200
Remotely Monitored
Yes
Coming soon
Coming soon
Primary / Expansion
10MW (additional 10 MW expansion in progress)
Expansion RFS
2027 Planned Power Expansion (Application Submitted)
Expansion
Grid
Provider
Self
Redundant Feeds
No
UPS
N+1 Redundant
Load Design
Up to 200kW per Cabinet
Configuration
Grid + Generator + UPS
Entrances
1 Diverse
ATS
Yes
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Battery Monitoring
Yes
Backup Power
N+1 Redundant
Backup Runtime
48 Hours
Remote Hands
Yes, 24/7
Managed Service
Yes
Shipping and Storage
Yes
Support
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