Equinix to Invest US$45M in Colombia for New IBX® Data Center

Equinix, Inc. (Equinix), the world's digital infrastructure company, decided to invest $45 million in Colombia to build BG2, a new International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Bogotá. The new facility is scheduled to open in the first half of 2023.

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With this new data center, Equinix is reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the digital economy across Latin America. The facility will be about 32,000 square feet (approximately 2,900 square meters) and is expected to be one of the largest data centers in Colombia.

Equinix has invested nearly US$2 billion in Latin America since it started operating in the region in 2011, including acquisitions and expansions in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru. Earlier this month, the company had announced its plan to expand business in Indonesia with a new IBX® data center in the heart of JAKARTA​. 

Tara Risser, President of Equinix, Americas, said: "We chose to invest in Colombia because the country has a fast-growing IT sector and is part of the fourth-largest economy in LATAM. The country's economy has boomed over the past decade, driven by thriving energy and manufacturing sectors. We believe the country is also well positioned to support businesses looking to expand within LATAM, while also staying closely connected to North America. BG2 is another example of our commitment to provide our customers with the right places, partners and possibilities for their digital transformations now and into the future."