Equinix has opened a new International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Perth, Australia, named PE3.
With an initial investment of US$54 million (approximately A$71.7 million), PE3 is the company’s 18th IBX in Australia and strengthens Perth’s position as the digital gateway between Australia, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Perth is a strategic part of Australia’s Internet infrastructure due to its proximity to Southeast Asia and direct connectivity with Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa regions via subsea cables.
As the alternative path from Sydney for redundancy and a faster route to key global markets, Perth is a strategic location for global cloud, network and over-the-top (OTT) providers, as well as Australian governments, mining and the resources sectors.
Guy Danskine, Managing Director, Equinix Australia, said: “The opening of our eighteenth IBX in Australia is another significant milestone for Equinix. The West Australian market has experienced substantial growth driven by the acceleration of Digital Transformation across industries.
“Digital leaders are increasingly coming to Equinix to access all the necessary essential infrastructure required to create a digital advantage. With continued investment in subsea cables, Perth is becoming a key gateway for digital expansion and collaboration into Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, enabling our customers and partners to expand into new regions, countries and metros around the world.”
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