Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company, announced on Tuesday that it has finished buying three data centers in Manila, Philippines, from a tech company called Total Information Management.
Equinix said in a statement that the three data centers—MN1, MN2, and MN3—are carrier-neutral and high-performing. Together, they offer over 1,000 cabinet spaces and have land available to grow even more.
The new facility, called MN2, has space for 500 cabinets.
By buying these data centers, Equinix can now quickly help local and international customers who want to grow their business in the Philippines.
These new data centers also have top network service providers and four of the main internet exchange points (IXs) in Manila.
This strong network setup gives businesses in the Philippines many different ways to connect and communicate efficiently.
By working with AI leaders like NVIDIA and HPE Equinix’s arrival in the Philippines will help local businesses connect with over 10,000 companies around the world. This will meet the growing need for digital technology and support AI innovation in the country.
According to the statement, the Philippines’ digital economy was worth $45 billion in 2024, making up 8.5% of the country’s total economic output.
This includes many types of digital activities, like online shopping, digital media, and the technology that makes these things possible.
More people using the internet, improvements in cloud technology, and government programs like the National Broadband Plan and Digital Philippines Campaign are all helping to increase the need for better digital systems and advanced tech like artificial intelligence (AI) in the country.
Equinix supports over 2,000 networks worldwide and holds almost 40% of the market share for connections to major cloud service providers in the places where it works.
With this announcement, Platform Equinix now has over 270 data centers in 75 cities across 35 countries around the world.
The company runs 63 data centers in 17 important cities across Asia-Pacific, including countries like Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and more.
Southeast Asia is an important region and one of the fastest-growing markets.
Right after opening its first data center in Jakarta, Indonesia, Equinix’s move into the Philippines helps it better meet the rising need for digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
Equinix now runs data centers in important Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
The company also recently shared plans to grow its presence in Thailand.
ASEAN has become a top choice for global businesses, attracting a record $230 billion in foreign investment in 2023, even though worldwide investment dropped by 10%.
With strong data centers in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, Equinix’s new centers in the Philippines will let customers and partners build their digital systems in this growing market and the surrounding region.
“This expansion helps improve connections, allowing our customers and partners to grow easily and safely in one of the region’s fastest-growing digital markets.
“By broadening our footprint in the Southeast Asia region, we are not only expanding our digital platform but also supporting the development of cutting-edge AI services and technology aligning with the government’s digital ambitions,” said Cyrus Adaggra, President, Asia-Pacific, Equinix.
“This move reaffirms our commitment to empowering the Philippines with innovative, world-class infrastructure to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world,” he added
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