dc blox

overview

DC BLOX is a vertically integrated digital infrastructure provider specializing in edge-market data centers, regional fiber networks, and cable landing stations across the Southeastern United States. The company owns and operates Tier III rated colocation facilities, hyperscale-ready campuses, and the critical Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station in South Carolina.

business model

Vertically integrated operator providing colocation services, hyperscale campus development, dark fiber network connectivity, and cable landing station infrastructure. Focus on Tier 2/3 markets in the Southeast with emphasis on edge computing, hyperscale edge nodes, and international subsea connectivity.

data center profile

global footprint

us portfolio (from database)

projects by state

specialization

primary focus: colocation, hyperscale, edge

key differentiators:

• Only cable landing station operator in the Carolinas with subsea connectivity

• Vertically integrated dark fiber network spanning 9 South Carolina counties from Myrtle Beach to Atlanta

• Strategic focus on underserved Tier 2/3 Southeast markets

• Hyperscale edge node strategy bringing hyperscale capacity to regional markets

• Tier III certification across colocation facilities

strategy

corporate strategy

DC BLOX’s strategy centers on becoming the dominant digital infrastructure provider in the Southeastern United States by focusing on underserved Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. The company pursues a vertically integrated model combining colocation facilities, hyperscale-ready campuses, regional dark fiber networks, and subsea cable landing stations to create a comprehensive connectivity fabric across the Southeast.

growth strategy

Multi-pronged expansion approach: (1) Building hyperscale edge node facilities in strategic Southeast metros to bring hyperscale capacity closer to regional demand; (2) Developing cable landing station infrastructure to position the Southeast as a global connectivity hub; (3) Constructing dark fiber routes connecting major metros (Atlanta, Charleston, Myrtle Beach) to edge markets; (4) Targeting government and defense sector opportunities near military installations. The November 2024 announcement of 4 new hyperscale edge nodes demonstrates aggressive regional expansion.

power strategy

Partnership with regional utilities including Georgia Power, Alabama Power (Southern Company subsidiary), TVA, and other Southeast utilities. Focus on securing power allocations in advance of construction for hyperscale facilities.

major commitments

partnerships

power providers

leadership

Jeff Uphues

Chief Executive Officer

30-year veteran in information technology industry with C-suite leadership roles at Liquid Web, Cbeyond, Bandwidth, ACSI Network Technologies, MCI, and WilTel. Prior to DC BLOX, served as Executive Vice President for Liquid Web, a global managed hosting and data center operator serving 30,000+ customers in 150+ countries.

Leads DC BLOX’s strategy, vision and execution in designing, building, and operating interconnected Tier III rated data centers across the Southeast. Appointed to INCOMPAS Board of Directors in April 2024.

competitive position

Regional leader in Southeast Tier 2/3 markets with unique subsea cable landing station infrastructure. Third-highest project count (20 projects) in 604-project database, demonstrating significant regional footprint despite operating exclusively in Southeast.

strengths

• Only operator with cable landing station infrastructure in the Carolinas

• Vertically integrated model with data centers, dark fiber, and subsea landing points

• Strategic focus on underserved Southeast markets with less competition

• Strong relationships with hyperscalers (Google, Meta) for subsea connectivity

• Tier III certification across colocation portfolio

opportunities

• Growing hyperscale demand in Southeast as companies seek alternatives to Northern Virginia

• Increasing subsea cable landing requirements as international connectivity grows

• Edge computing buildout driven by 5G and IoT applications

• Government cloud initiatives and defense sector expansion in Southeast

• AI workload growth requiring distributed regional infrastructure

threats

• National operators expanding into Southeast markets

• Hyperscale providers building owned infrastructure

• Power availability constraints in key Southeast markets

• Regulatory challenges around environmental permits and community opposition

• Technology shifts that could reduce need for regional edge infrastructure

projects

sources

• About DC BLOX

• DC BLOX

• Leadership Overview - DC BLOX

• DC BLOX

• Jeff Uphues - Chief Executive Officer

• DC BLOX

• DC BLOX To Develop Four Southeastern Hyperscale Edge Node Data Centers

• DC BLOX (2024-11-14)

• DC BLOX Announces Second Subsea Cable Landing Station Campus, Located in Palm Coast, Florida

• DC BLOX (2025-07-09)

• DC BLOX Opens Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station, Redefining Digital Connectivity in the Southeast

• DC BLOX (2023-10-10)

• DC BLOX Set to Build Hyperscale-Ready Data Center Campus in Rockdale County, Georgia

• DC BLOX (2024-09)

• Connecting Anjana Subsea Cable to the DC BLOX Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station

• DC BLOX (2024-04-25)

• DC BLOX plans new advanced data centers in Montgomery and Huntsville

• Made in Alabama (2024-11)

• DC BLOX announces $30M investment in new Montgomery data center

• Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce (2024-11)