Equinix Extends Digital Edge with New Data Center in Perth

​Equinix, Inc.(Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's leading data center provider, on Monday, announced it is building a third data center to expand Platform Equinix in Perth. To be named PE3, it will be the company's 18th data center in Australia, enabling Equinix to meet growing demand for digital infrastructure and low-latency networking capabilities in Western Australia among global and local organizations.

According to Equinix, in Q4 2021, it is targeted to invest US$54 million (approximately A$76.6 million) in the first phase of PE3. When PE3 opens, the new facility will provide access to more than 1,045 companies, including 215 networks and 395 cloud providers, who utilize Platform Equinix in Australia to address the rising demand from digital leaders.

Perth is increasingly becoming a strategic part of Australia's internet infrastructure due to its proximity to Southeast Asia and direct connectivity via two subsea cable links. Both cables terminate directly inside the Equinix Perth campus, reducing the time it takes for data to move between Singapore and Australia by 50%. With a third subsea cable being built that will connect Australia to Oman, Perth is evolving as the country's second digital gateway to international markets. The availability of high-speed connectivity of subsea cables in Perth provides companies that currently enter Australia via Sydney with a second path for redundancy as well as a faster route to Asia and the world. 

Chris Forth, Data Center Engineering Manager, BHP stated "The expansion of Equinix's Perth presence with PE3, along with its connectivity to Southeast Asia, gives an organization like ours the low-latency digital platform we need to expand in key markets, while delivering stronger performance and productivity through real-time data-driven insights."

Guy Danskine, Managing Director, Equinix Australia said "Since entering West Australia almost three years ago, we've seen substantial growth driven by the state's digital economy. As the impact of digital technologies continues to grow in intensity across every industry, such as mining, government and life sciences, digital leaders need one platform that brings together and interconnects the foundational infrastructure required to create digital advantage. The interconnection options available in PE3 will support our customers during their digital transformation journeys as they move their businesses closer to the edge and look to expand within Asia-Pacific and beyond."