Equinix Expands Footprint In ASEAN, Acquires Three Data Centres In Manila
Equinix, Inc. has expanded its footprint in Southeast Asia with the completion of the acquisition of three data centers in Manila, the Philippines, from Total Information Management, a leading technology solutions provider. In 2024, the Philippines' digital economy reached US$45 billion (PhP 2.5 trillion), accounting for 8.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product. This encompasses a wide range of digital transactions, including digital-enabling infrastructure, e-commerce and digital media/content. The growing digital population, advancements in cloud development and government initiatives—such as the National Broadband Plan and the Digital Philippines Campaign—are also accelerating the nation's demand for high-performance digital infrastructure and advanced technology like AI. With strategic partnerships with AI industry leaders like NVIDIA and HPE, Equinix's entry into the Philippines will empower local organizations to connect with more than 10,000 companies within Equinix's extensive global ecosystems, addressing growing demands for digital infrastructure and fostering AI innovation within the nation.
ASEAN has emerged as a premier destination for global businesses, drawing unprecedented foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of US$230 billion in 2023, despite a 10% decline in global FDI. [1] With a robust data center network spanning Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, Equinix's facilities in the Philippines will provide global customers and partners the opportunity to build their digital infrastructure in this vibrant market and throughout the wider region.
The three carrier-neutral and high-performance data centers – MN1, MN2 and MN3 –provide more than 1,000 cabinets of capacity and land for further expansion. The newly launched facility, named MN2, provides 500 cabinets of capacity. Acquiring these data centers enables Equinix to immediately support local and global customers looking to expand into the Philippines.
With today's announcement, the global footprint of Platform Equinix spans more than 270 data centers across 75 metros and 35 countries. Equinix operates 63 data centers in 17 key metros across Asia-Pacific, including Australia, China*, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore. Related
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