Equinix has finalised the acquisition of three data centres in Manila, the Philippines, from Total Information Management.
The three carrier-neutral and high-performance data centres, 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 centres enables Equinix to immediately support local and global customers looking to expand into the Philippines.
In 2024, the Philippines’ digital economy reached USD45 billion, 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.
“This expansion is instrumental in fostering interconnection, enabling our customers and partners to scale seamlessly and securely within one of the region’s most dynamic digital economies,” said Equinix Asia Pacific President Cyrus Adaggra. “This move reaffirms our commitment to empowering the Philippines with innovative, world-class infrastructure to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.”
Equinix hosts more than 2,000 networks globally and has a nearly 40% market share of the on-ramps to the major cloud service providers in the markets in which it operates.
These newly acquired data centres also host leading network service providers with four of the main internet exchanges in Manila. This robust network ecosystem offers a wide array of connectivity options for businesses that have a presence in the Philippines.
With strategic partnerships with AI industry leaders like NVIDIA and HPE, Equinix’s entry into the Philippines will help local organisations 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.
