DataBank — Document Management and Automation
DataBank, a Kyocera Group Company, provides document management, business process automation, and content services solutions while operating 75+ data centers nationwide with a focus on sustainability and responsible infrastructure development.
Overview
DataBank is a business process automation company that combines document management services with data center operations across the United States. The company has positioned itself as a sustainability-focused alternative in the data center market, operating modest facilities like its 3-megawatt EWR2 facility in Piscataway, New Jersey, contrasting with hyperscale AI data centers that require 30+ times more power.
Led by CEO Raul Martynek and sustainability chief Jenny Gerson, DataBank has pursued an ambitious net-zero carbon emissions target by 2030. However, the company has faced strategic adjustments as offshore wind project suspensions forced revisions to its renewable energy approach in early 2026, with Gerson noting the company can no longer rely on expected grid improvements and may need to explore natural gas generators or private power plants.
DataBank's operational efficiency is demonstrated at its Granite Point campus in Utah, which consumes only 7.7 million gallons of water annually across multiple buildings with 2.5 times more data center space than a comparable NSA facility that used 126 million gallons.
Key Features
- Document Capture: High-volume scanning and digital intake services
- Intelligent Data Extraction: OCR and advanced data capture technologies
- Enterprise Content Management: Secure document storage and retrieval
- Business Process Automation: Workflow design and implementation
- Sustainable Data Center Operations: Closed-loop water systems and renewable energy procurement
- Integration Services: Connecting with ERP, CRM, and line-of-business systems
- Records Management: Compliance-focused document lifecycle management
- Managed Services: Ongoing support and optimization
- Alternative Fuel Innovation: Exploration of hydro-treated vegetable oil for operations
Use Cases
Healthcare Information Management
Healthcare organizations partner with DataBank to modernize health information management processes through digitization of patient records, data extraction, and EHR system integration while maintaining security and privacy standards.
Government Records Digitization
Government agencies work with DataBank to transform paper-based processes into digital workflows, including back-file conversion of historical records and implementation of electronic workflows for document processing.
Sustainable Enterprise Infrastructure
Organizations seeking responsible data center solutions partner with DataBank for infrastructure that prioritizes environmental responsibility over hyperscale AI capabilities, appealing to enterprises with sustainability mandates.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Deployment Options | Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid |
| Data Center Locations | 75+ facilities nationwide |
| Power Efficiency | 3MW facilities vs. gigawatt hyperscale competitors |
| Water Management | Closed-loop systems, 7.7M gallons annually (Utah campus) |
| Recognition Capabilities | OCR, ICR, OMR, Barcode recognition |
| Platform Support | OnBase, Kofax, Microsoft, IBM, and other leading platforms |
| Security Framework | Encryption, Role-based access, Audit trails |
| Compliance Support | HIPAA, SOX, FERPA, and industry-specific standards |
| Sustainability Target | Net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 |
| Alternative Fuels | Hydro-treated vegetable oil exploration |