Northern Virginia: How the Washington, DC Suburb Became the Model for the Global Data Center Market Allen C. Tucker, Managing Director, JLL Allen C. Tucker, Managing Director, JLL In 2018, the Northern Virginia data center market share growth continued to outpace the rest of the United States’ leading data center markets by more than double. By the close of 2018, Northern Virginia reported its fifth most historic year with 270+ MWs, representing 53 percent national market share. What drives Northern Virginia as the leader today is an unparalleled business ecosystem that has g...