Equinix is investing USD $260 million to develop SG6, a sustainable data center in Singapore, designed for AI and compute-intensive tasks. Featuring renewable energy, liquid cooling, and rainwater harvesting, SG6 aligns with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030.
As quantum technology evolves, ensuring robust VoIP security is paramount. QuintessenceLabs’ launch of its Trusted Security Foundation appliance at Equinix fortifies defenses against quantum threats.
Equinix has unveiled a staggering $15 billion initiative in collaboration with Singapore’s GIC and Canada’s Pension Plan Investment Board to enhance its U.S.-based xScale data centers. This venture is pivotal for supporting AI workloads.
Equinix is making waves in the VoIP and digital infrastructure landscape with a $124 million investment in a new Hong Kong data center, HK6. Positioned to meet VoIP demands and enhance connectivity, this facility integrates seamlessly into Equinix’s existing network, bolstering Hong Kong’s role as a data hub in the Greater Bay Area.
Equinix has announced its entry into the Filipino market by acquiring three data centers from Total Information Management (TIM) in the Philippines. This strategic expansion aligns with Equinix’s growth in Southeast Asia, supporting businesses to leverage digital opportunities.
Hosting and colocation service provider Equinix has announced an agreement to purchase a portfolio of 13 data center sites across Canada from BCE Inc., the massive telecommunications and media conglomerate, and the corporate parent of Bell MTS and Bell Canada. The company expects to close this USD 750 million deal in the second half of 2020. The 13 data center sites that will join California-based Equinix’s portfolio represent 25 individual facilities and are expected to generate annual revenues of approximately USD 105 million. In addition to cementing a stronger foothold in the third-largest economy in the Americas, Equinix will also gain more than 600 customers that are currently operating within the Bell data centers. Equinix is already the world’s largest data center and colocation provider, with a network of more than 210 facilities across 55 metros. The company’s main business is hosting the technology infrastructure of third party organizations. “Canadian businesses…