As Montreal continues to expand its position as a world leader in industries such as VisualEffects (VFX), gaming, financial services and aerospace, Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, has announced a new state-of-the-art International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Montreal.
The new facility is expected to open in the second half of 2023.
Known as MT2, the new site will expand Equinix’s presence in Montreal and continue the company’s commitment to bring the full value of Platform Equinix and its portfolio of solutions to Canadian businesses. Montreal is a key economic centre in Canada and globally, as well as a major innovation hub with one of the largest concentrations of technology workforce in Canada.
Andrew Eppich, Managing Director at Equinix Canada, said: “MT2 represents a major milestone in our investment to bring the best of Equinix to Canada and the best of Canada to the world. Montreal is a key economic centre in Canada and globally, with a thriving and innovative ecosystem known for its diversity, creativity and collaborative spirit. Expanding our footprint in this metro will offer companies the best-in-class data centre design with access to connectivity both globally and within Canada, so they can advance on their digital infrastructure and innovation journey at home and abroad.”
