- In September 2024, Equinix, Inc. secured a significant contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to deliver colocation services for the Homeland Security Enterprise Network (HSEN). The agreement covers power, connectivity, and operations and maintenance for HSEN’s East and West cloud access points. DHS selected Equinix based on its ability to provide direct network access to all major cloud service providers and zero-hop connectivity, ensuring high performance and minimal latency. This move underscores Equinix’s critical role in supporting secure, resilient infrastructure for national security operations
- In July 2024, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. completed the $200 million acquisition of a colocation data center campus in the Slough Trading Estate, UK. The site includes two data centers with a combined capacity of 15 megawatts, serving over 150 customers across technology, finance, and connectivity sectors. This strategic expansion strengthens Digital Realty’s presence in the West London submarket, complementing its existing facilities in the City and Docklands. The Slough campus will operate entirely on renewable energy, aligning with the company’s sustainability goals and enhancing its ability to support hyperscale and enterprise clients across Europe
- In May 2022, Cyxtera entered the Indian market through a strategic partnership with Sify Technologies Ltd., a leading ICT solutions provider. This collaboration enables Cyxtera to offer colocation services across five major Indian cities—Mumbai, Noida, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata—via Sify’s carrier-neutral data centers. In turn, Sify will resell Cyxtera’s full suite of solutions to its network of over 10,000 customers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The partnership enhances Cyxtera’s global footprint and supports the rising demand for scalable, hybrid IT infrastructure in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies
- In February 2023, Google Cloud announced a strategic collaboration with StarHub, a leading Singapore-based telecom provider, to support its Cloud Infinity transformation program. The partnership integrates Google’s data management, AI, and machine learning tools with colocation services, enabling StarHub to build a secure, scalable, and energy-efficient cloud-native network. As part of the initiative, StarHub piloted Google Distributed Cloud Edge with Nokia’s 5G Standalone Core, creating a hybrid cloud-based 5G core network. This move enhances StarHub’s network operations and customer experience, while supporting industries such as manufacturing, retail, and transportation
- In February 2022, e& (formerly Etisalat Group) and G42 merged their data center businesses to form Khazna Data Centers, establishing the largest wholesale colocation provider in the Middle East. The joint venture consolidated twelve operational data centers, with plans for additional facilities to reach over 300 megawatts of capacity by the end of 2023. Khazna delivers secure, scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure for enterprises, hyperscalers, and government clients, supporting the UAE’s digital transformation goal
