Equinix declared that with the $51 million investment, the company has finished the third phase extension of the HK4 data center in Hong Kong. With the extension, Equinix offers a total of 34,500 square meters in Hong Kong. Equinix additionally said that Hong Kong is assumed to observe the second-fastest interconnection bandwidth extension in the area. Platform Equinix additionally plays a role in aiding the interconnected era, boosting the digital economy, and allowing businesses to improve their performance.
HK4 Key facts:
- HK4 offers enhanced capacity for clients in Hong Kong through its phase extension. By adding 1,000 cabinets to the facility, HK4 currently has a total capacity of 1500 cabinets and will additionally add 3000 cabinets in the coming phases.
- Situated in Sha Tin, HK4 correlates the current Equinix footprint in Tsuen Wan and Tseung Kwan O. Equinix is committed to assist the digital edge business continuity tactics of local and international enterprises through its widespread facilities over the Eastern, Western, and Northern regions of Hong Kong
- Equinix’s data centers in Hong Kong are business hubs for over 550 organizations. Clients can communicate and join other clients and partners in their digital supply chain and can take maximum advantage of direct connectivity to more numerous than 80 networks, more than 145 cloud and IT service providers, and above 140 financial companies.
Equinix Hong Kong’, Managing Director, Larry Tam stated that the present pandemic has undoubtedly boosted the momentum of digital transformation for businesses of all sorts. Now as more and more companies are adopting digital transformation, they(Equinix) have observed that demand for interconnection is continuously growing. This is a trend that they assume to widespread once the 5G rollout begins in the city. Mr. Larry additionally stated that their aim is to boost and support the digital growth of their clients.